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Course Code

PBA

Duration

4 day course

Target Audience

IT and business people who need to understand business analysis and requirements definition processes, or who are responsible for documenting user requirements, producing business cases, and producing requirements specifications,

Comments from Past delegates

Very informative, helps with situations and problems I experience in my career”
C.T.

“Very innovative and a good learning experience”
K.W.

“It is very informative and gives a good understanding of Business Analysis”
Anon.

“Excellent, worthwhile window into the BA world”
L.P.

“Good overview of roles, responsibilities of Business Analysis”
Anon.

“Hectically mind blowing, it will turn you into an intellectual”
Z.J.

“Was very informative” ”
Anon.

“Excellent and a good pre-cursor to the Diploma course”
R.L.

“Very useful in preparation for someone for someone moving to BA role”
E.B.

“Very relevant if you’re in the environment of Business Analysis”
C.M.

Gain a deeper insight into the professional methods, tools and techniques used by modern Business Analysts to specify system requirements

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, delegates should be able to:

• describe a variety of software processes

• use information-gathering techniques

• describe the role of various IT stakeholders, including the business analyst, in the organisation

• perform problem analysis and identify and define the goal, objectives and scope of a project

• identify functional, informational and non-functional requirements

• select and utilise various business process improvement options

• understand systems feasibility and be able to conduct a feasibility study

• develop a business case, including cost-benefit analysis, impact and risk analysis

• use modern information and process modelling techniques

• understand the need for project and quality management in IS

• appreciate and incorporate change management techniques into the systems plan.

Course Overview

Software applications that provide high-quality, innovative solutions to business problems are based on a strong partnership between users, management and IT. This synergy can only be achieved through the use of a common language to define both problems and solutions. Skilled and experienced business analysts and systems analysts play a vital role in developing accurate specifications for technology-based business solutions

This course focuses on business analysis methodology, tools and techniques. It develops awareness and understanding, but not mastery of all the topics. It is recommended that delegates who require mastery of the various topics elect to attend the more comprehensive Diploma in Business Analysis.

Course Delivery

This course combines instructor-led seminars and group work built around a comprehensive case study, enabling participants to practice the tools and techniques covered.

Numerous ready-to-use templates, both hard- and soft-copy (using standard Microsoft applications) help to transfer the knowledge to the workplace.

Course Prerequisites

We do not exclude any delegate who is strongly motivated to do the course. However, to get the most value out of the course, delegates should be in a position to apply the skills learnt in the workplace during the course.

Course Assessment

This course has no formal assessment mechanism. To earn a certificate of attendance, delegates are required to:

• attend the full course

• actively participate in the exercises, discussions and feedback

Course Accreditation

FTI was the first IIBA Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) in South Africa, and is the only EEP in SA to hold Charter Status. This specific course is also endorsed by IIBA.

Faculty Training Institute was approved as an Approved Education & Training Provider with the ISETT SETA in January 2003. FTI is currently in the process of applying for full accreditation, conditional on the future structure of SAQA and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). FTI is also actively engaged with various Skills Governing Bodies (SGBs) in ISETT to develop standards and qualifications for business analysts.

Course Content