10+1 Systems Analysis Techniques

This course can be taken alone or as a part of the Business Systems Analysis Certificate Program.

Have you been wanting to learn Business Analysis but could not find the time due to tight schedules or travel commitments?

This is a great opportunity to learn the most commonly used analysis techniques from the comfort of your home or office.

Over the course of 11 webcasts, you learn the major analysis and communication techniques that every BA needs in their daily work. The course takes you on a journey with a Business Analysis Expert who teaches you the theory, gives you tips, and guides through application.

Duration: 24 hours
Format: Recorded webcasts + Live review and discussion sessions
Prerequisites: Some Information Technology knowledge

Audience:

• Business Analysts
• Project Managers
• Product Owners
• Product Managers
• Developers
• Testers


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FAQs

What are Analysis Techniques and Why?

If a mechanic can work without tools, so do you – not! Systems Analysis Techniques are the analyst’s tools box. Professional analysts employ tried and proved techniques to produce results effectively and efficiently. These Webcasts will cover 11 major most widely-used analysis techniques that you need in your daily work regardless of which industry or project you work on.

• Personas List
• Context Diagram
• Use Case Diagrams
• Swimlanes and Flowcharts
• Business Rules
• Use Cases
• Data Dictionaries
• Class Diargams and ERDs
• Decision Trees
• State Diagrams
• Six Interrogatives

What to Expect?

Each webcast will cover one analysis technique: You will be told the theoretical rules, the application variations, and how to use the technique with examples from different fields. Most importantly, you get the KNOWLEDGE shared by an expert who has been in the field for over 20 years and worked in different countries and industries.

In each webcast you get:

• Thorough Explanation of the technique and its various usage
• Downloadable sheets and lecture notes, plus real life examples
• Tips and tricks from an experienced analyst
• Quizzes to test your knowledge
• Exercises to practice
• Personal feedback on your assignments from an experienced analyst
• One-to-one half-hour chat with your instructor if you need more clarification – you can use it during the course or after when you start using the technique, typically within two months after course ends
• Links to additional resources if you want more information
• Forum to discuss issues with co-learners

Do I get a certificate?

Yes, after you attend all sessions and complete all assignments successfully, you get an online certificate of completion for 24 hours in Requirements Analysis.
This course can be also taken as part of the Business Systems Analysis Program, in which case you get one certificate for the program including all its courses.

Can these hours count as CDUs for the certification exams?

Yes, you can use it as 24 hours as credit units towards BA certifications if you plan to go for one.