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Business Analyst Fundamentals Course

Course Description

This foundational course is tailored for professionals aspiring to become business analysts or enhance their existing analytical capabilities. It provides a comprehensive overview of the business analysis discipline, covering the key concepts, methodologies, and tools required to identify business needs and deliver effective solutions.

The programme offers a structured approach to analysing problems, engaging stakeholders, modelling business processes, and supporting strategic decisions. Participants will gain practical skills in stakeholder analysis, KPI evaluation, process modelling, and strategic tools such as SWOT and PESTLE. In addition, trending practices like Agile Business Analysis and the role of analysts in digital transformation projects are introduced to ensure learners stay industry-relevant.

Ideal for aspiring BAs, project managers, team leads, or professionals involved in change management, this course balances theory with hands-on techniques to help drive value in organisations.

 

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the role and purpose of business analysis in various organisational contexts.

  • Understand the evolution and scope of business analysis as a profession.

  • Identify and apply a structured business analysis process and lifecycle.

  • Engage effectively with stakeholders using proven analysis techniques.

  • Develop and interpret business models to represent processes, activities, and systems.

  • Apply tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, and the Balanced Scorecard in strategic planning.

  • Evaluate organisational performance through KPIs and aligned metrics.

  • Conduct stakeholder analysis and prioritisation for better engagement and influence.

  • Use core investigation techniques including interviews, workshops, and observation.

  • Integrate modern trends like Agile, digital transformation, and customer journey mapping into your analysis practice.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Business Analysis

    • Definition and Evolution of Business Analysis

    • Historical Development and Growing Importance

    • Scope and Application Across Industries

    • Strategic Benefits of Effective Business Analysis

    • Adopting a Holistic and Systems Thinking Approach

  • The Role of a Business Analyst

    • Defining the Business Analyst’s Position

    • Techniques for Effective Information Gathering

    • Core Skills Required (e.g., communication, critical thinking, systems analysis)

    • Key Responsibilities Across Project Phases

    • Acting as a Facilitator and Problem Solver

  • Business Analysis Process and Methodologies

    • Structured Problem-Solving Approaches

    • Introduction to the Problem Pyramid Model

    • Business Change Lifecycle Overview

    • Core Frameworks Guiding Business Analysis Practice (e.g., BABOK)

  • Business Modelling Fundamentals

    • Purpose and Value of Business Models

    • Understanding Nodes, Flows, and Interactions

    • Business System Elements and Interdependencies

    • Overview of Process Modelling Techniques (e.g., BPMN)

    • Conceptual and Logical Business Activity Models

    • Mapping Business Activities and Their Relationships

  • Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement

    • Identifying Who Stakeholders Are and Why They Matter

    • Conducting Stakeholder Analysis

    • Techniques for Stakeholder Engagement (e.g., Interviews, Workshops)

    • Classification and Prioritisation of Stakeholders

    • Creating a Prioritisation Grid to Manage Influence and Interest

  • Measuring Success with KPIs

    • Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Their Purpose

    • Using the Balanced Scorecard to Align KPIs with Strategy

    • Applying SWOT Analysis to Identify Opportunities and Risks

  • Analytical and Investigation Techniques

    • Introduction to Common Business Analysis Tools and Models

    • Location and Distribution Models

    • Socio-Political Analysis to Understand Organisational Dynamics

    • Investigation Techniques: Observation, Document Analysis, Surveys, and WorkshopsI

  • Strategic Business Analysis

    • Conducting Strategic Analysis to Support Business Decision-Making

    • Performing External Environmental Scanning using PESTLE

      • Political

      • Economic

      • Social

      • Technological

      • Legal

      • Environmental

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Upcoming Classes 2025-05-24 2025-05-25 ₹14999
Upcoming Classes 2025-05-31 2025-06-01 ₹14999
Upcoming Classes 2025-06-07 2025-06-08 ₹14999
This Course Fee:

₹39,999.00

₹60,000.00
Course includes:
  • img Level
      Beginner Intermediate Expert
  • img Duration 16h
  • img Passing Marks 70
  • img Exam Duration 2h
  • img Certifications Yes
  • img Language
      English
  • img Access 90 Days
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