Whether you are new to business analysis, or are experienced and want a more formal approach, it’s essential to know and practice the “fundamentals.” This course trains participants to help business clients articulate their needs and wants, and to document them clearly, concisely, and completely. By grasping this core Business Analyst (BA) skill, BAs can contribute significantly to successful projects and the products they create.

Through a realistic case study and interviews, participants discover and then practice writing “good” requirements. The course also explores and lets attendees practice a simple process for validating and verifying requirements to ensure they are well-documented.

Attendees also learn the importance of traceability and how to construct a traceability matrix.

For analysing requirements, this course introduces people to the concept of “concurrent modeling,” using four standard types of models that provide the most benefits. Delegates learn how to read models concurrently for a complete requirements “package.” After models are presented, class participants find inconsistencies, interview the sponsor, and document and trace new requirements that are discovered. These models are: Business Process, Use Case, Data, and Interface Modeling. Specifics of how to construct each type of model are contained in separate courses.

The course concludes with considerations and techniques for organising, prioritising, and “packaging” requirements for maximum communication value and teaches a repeatable process for verifying that requirements are included in the final solution

Course Objectives:

Upon successfully completing the course, delegates will be able to:

•Document “good” requirements by writing them clearly, concisely, and completely.

•Use simple templates for writing good requirements of various types.

•Use standard, core models to quickly uncover, analyse, document and trace requirements. Be able to present a complete “package” to the business for approval.

•Increase project success by better defining requirements that meet business needs.

•Reduce rework.

•Properly validate and verify requirements.

Course Delivery

To help assimilate the tools and techniques learned, there is a mixture of individual and team exercises throughout the course. A lively role play and case study help reinforce concepts learned. Students will need to be prepared for a high level of participation. Each participant will receive a comprehensive student guide complete with examples and workshop solutions.

About Watermark Learning:

Based in Minneapolis, USA, Watermark Learning has, since 1992, been cultivating tomorrow's problem solvers through business analysis, project management, and influencing skills training. However, Watermark Learning is more than just a business analysis and project management training company. Their approach to skills development enables both organisations and individuals to define, analyse, and deliver products and services that solve business problems.

Watermark Learning offer public, instructor-led training as well as in-house courses and on-line programmes. Their association with Auburn University, provides another level of certification for Continuing Education Units.

Watermark Learning is an “original” PMI® Global Registered Education Provider and a Charter Endorsed Education Provider of the IIBA®, granting Continuing Development Units (CDUs) to earn or maintain CBAP® certification.

Watermark Learning has also partnered with Auburn University to grant students Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for classes they take towards obtaining the Auburn University Associate or Masters Certificates in Business Analysis and Project Management. See www.watermarklearning.com for further details