Certificate in Business Analysis

• This course bridges the gap between business needs and IT solutions. It equips learners with analytical skills to define business goals, evaluate processes, and recommend solutions that enhance business value.
• Who Is This Course For:
  Designed for aspiring business analysts, IT professionals, project managers, and individuals transitioning into business analysis roles.
• Key Features:
  • Interactive modules with real-world case studies.
  • Practical assignments for hands-on experience.
  • Certification upon successful completion.
• About the Author:
  Amitava Roy is an experienced operations and business leader with expertise in strategic analysis, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Business Analysis (2 hours): Overview of business analysis, its importance, and key roles.
2. Core Concepts in Business Analysis (6 hours):
   • Requirement elicitation and management.
   • Stakeholder analysis.
   • Key frameworks and methodologies.
3. Tools and Techniques (8 hours):
   • Process modeling and SWOT analysis.
   • Data visualization and reporting tools.
   • Agile and Scrum basics.
4. Case Studies and Applications (8 hours):
   • Practical examples of successful business analysis.
   • Hands-on exercises to apply tools and techniques.
5. Practice and Assessment (4 hours): Mock tests and projects to test knowledge and understanding.
6. Conclusion and Certification (2 hours): Summarizing takeaways and next steps for advanced learning.

Chapter Framework

Chapter Title: Introduction to Business Analysis

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the role and importance of business analysis.
  • Identify skills needed for a successful career in business analysis.
• Content Overview:
  • Definition and purpose.
  • Importance in modern businesses.
  • Overview of the BA lifecycle.
• Practice Activities:
  • Reflection task: List scenarios where business analysis could improve outcomes.
  • Quiz: Key terms and concepts.
• Audio/Visual Enhancements:
  • Short video on real-life applications of business analysis.

Interactive Features

• Exercises and Quizzes:
  • Scenario-based MCQs.
  • Flashcards for frameworks and methodologies.
• Case Studies:
  • E-commerce project analysis.
  • Process improvement in a retail chain.
• Downloadable Resources:
  • BA templates for requirement gathering.
  • Sample project documentation.

Practice and Assessments

• Mock Tests: 2 full-length tests with explanations for answers.
• Application Assignments:
  • Create a business requirement document for a given scenario.
  • Process improvement exercise for a hypothetical case study.
• Self-Assessment Tools:
  • Checklist for evaluating a business analysis project.

Wrap-Up and Certification

• Recap of Key Takeaways:
  Summarized in a downloadable PDF for future reference.
• Next Steps:
  Suggestions for further certifications like CBAP or PMP.
• Certification:
  Awarded upon completing all assignments and achieving 70% or higher in the final assessment.