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BUSINESS ANALYSIS

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About Course

Business Analysis is a practical course which prepares you for a professional career in Business Analysis and for recognised certification. Over four weeks you will learn how business analysts fit within organisations, master core BA techniques, and practise high-value deliverables used on real projects. The course blends theory, practical exercises and candidate presentations so you leave ready to contribute to project teams, lead requirement workshops and document business needs that translate into working solutions.

Why take this course

Business Analysis is the bridge between business needs and technical delivery. This course will help you think critically, communicate requirements clearly, and apply industry-standard techniques across Waterfall and Agile environments. It is ideal for aspiring business analysts, project managers, product owners, developers who want to improve requirement skills, and anyone preparing for BA certification.

Learning outcomes

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

  • Explain where Business Analysts sit in an organisation and the value they add.

  • Apply key BA techniques for elicitation, analysis and requirements engineering.

  • Produce high quality artefacts such as business requirements documents, user stories, use cases, process flows, wireframes and mock ups.

  • Differentiate functional from non-functional requirements and document both effectively.

  • Run and contribute to requirement workshops and produce decision tables and cost-aware requirements.

  • Present BA tasks confidently to stakeholders and demonstrate readiness for certification.

Who this course is for

  • Aspiring Business Analysts preparing for certification.

  • Project managers and product owners seeking stronger BA skills.

  • Developers and testers who want clearer requirements and better collaboration.

  • Professionals seeking to move into IT, digital transformation or product roles.

Course structure (4 weeks)

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What Will You Learn?

  • In this Business Analysis Certification Prep course, you will learn the core principles and responsibilities of a Business Analyst and understand where the role fits within different organisational structures. You will gain practical skills in requirement gathering, documentation and stakeholder communication, using both Waterfall and Agile project frameworks. You will learn how to develop high level and detailed requirements, write user stories, create use cases and build process flow diagrams, wireframes and mock-ups.
  • You will also learn how to conduct requirement engineering, run effective workshops, and apply key BA techniques that lead to clear, structured and solution-driven outcomes. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the tools, confidence and hands-on experience needed to successfully support projects and prepare for Business Analysis job opportunities and certification exams.
  • By the end of the course you will be able to:
  • Explain where Business Analysts sit in an organisation and the value they add.
  • Apply key BA techniques for elicitation, analysis and requirements engineering.
  • Produce high quality artefacts such as business requirements documents, user stories, use cases, process flows, wireframes and mock ups.
  • Differentiate functional from non-functional requirements and document both effectively.
  • Run and contribute to requirement workshops and produce decision tables and cost-aware requirements.
  • Present BA tasks confidently to stakeholders and demonstrate readiness for certification.

Course Content

Week 1 – Foundations of Business Analysis
Week 1 introduces you to the core foundations of Business Analysis and sets the tone for the rest of the programme. You will learn who a Business Analyst is, where they fit within an organisation and why the BA role is vital to project success. This week also explores what Business Analysis truly means, how customers express their needs, and the essential skills every BA must develop. Learners are introduced to key project frameworks — Waterfall and Agile — and begin to understand how BA responsibilities vary across both. The week concludes with a practical task and group discussion to help you start applying your knowledge immediately.

  • Business Analysis (Week 1)
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  • Business Analysis (Week 1) – Take 2
    54:16

Week 2 – BA Tasks, Requirements and Key Deliverables
Week 2 expands your understanding of a Business Analyst’s responsibilities throughout the project life cycle. You will learn how BA tasks fit into project plans and begin presenting your own task assignments. The week covers high level requirement gathering, decision tables and the core deliverables expected from BAs. You will also be introduced to Business Requirements Documents, requirement gathering techniques, workshops and the foundations of requirements engineering.

Week 3 – Requirements Engineering and Practical Application
Week 3 focuses on practical, hands-on analysis work. You will engage deeply with requirement engineering processes and begin transforming high level requirements into detailed ones. This week introduces functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, use cases, process flow diagrams, wireframes and mock-ups. You will also complete practical sessions that help you apply these concepts in real project scenarios.

Week 4 – Process Analysis, Documentation and BA Career Skills
Week 4 strengthens your ability to analyse and document processes effectively. You will learn the differences between “As Is” and “To Be” processes and build confidence in developing use cases, data flow diagrams, wireframes and key screens. The week also gives you a structured, step-by-step understanding of the BA job, covering both functional and non-functional requirements. Training concludes with a review session where students consolidate their learning and prepare for the next stage of their BA journey.

Business Analysis tools
This module introduces key BA tools that support real project execution. You will learn Visio for process mapping, Jira Boards for workflow tracking, and the essentials of Sprint Planning and Agile Scrum. It also covers creating an effective Communication Plan to keep stakeholders aligned. These tools prepare you to work confidently in modern project environments.

Job Workshop
This workshop is designed to help you confidently secure your first PMO Analyst role. You will learn what a strong, market-ready CV should look like, where and how to post your CV for maximum visibility, and the key strategies for preparing for interviews. The session provides practical guidance that bridges the gap between training and employment, ensuring you are equipped to step into the job market with clarity and confidence.

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