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Strategic Business Analysis
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Strategic Business Analysis Training Introduction
Embark on a journey of discovery with our “Strategic Business Analysis Training” course. Geared towards seasoned professionals, this program offers a deep dive into the world of strategic planning within business analysis. Over the course of this training, you’ll engage in defining business needs, conducting extensive analyses, and aligning them with your enterprise’s strategic objectives.
Elevating Your Strategic Analysis Skills
This IIBA Endorsed Education Course, approved by the IIBA, not only offers 14 PDUs but also delves into the complexities of analyzing both internal and external business landscapes. Moreover, you’ll develop an adept understanding of strategy analysis, risk evaluation, and formulating effective change strategies.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will have:
- Developed a nuanced understanding of Strategic Business Analysis.
- Enhanced your ability to define business needs with precision and strategic insight.
- Gained expertise in analyzing your enterprise’s internal and external environments.
- Acquired a thorough understanding of strategy analysis and its timing.
- Learned about the influence of risks on solutions and the value of strategic planning.
- Become proficient in formulating comprehensive change strategies and business case development.
Audience Profile
Designed for:
- Executives, project managers, and business analysts keen on strategic planning.
- IT stakeholders working in close collaboration with business analysts.
Prerequisites
- Ideal for those who have completed the BA01 – Business Analysis Essentials course or possess equivalent experience.
Strategic Business Analysis Course Outline
Section 1: Foundational Concepts
- Business analysis components.
- Business analysis competencies.
- IIBA/PMI and professional association goals.
- The purpose of having a BA standard.
- Exercise: Review the case study.
Section 2: Introduction to Strategy Analysis
- Definition and purpose of Strategy Analysis.
- The timing of Strategy Analysis.
- Identifying stakeholders and business needs.
- Discussions: Strategy analysis in your organization, business needs without clear definitions, Strategy Analysis, and the business analyst.
- Exercises: Describe Strategy Analysis, identify roles/responsibilities, and identify business needs.
Section 3: Analyze the Current State Environment
- The importance of analyzing the Current State.
- Understanding Business Architecture.
- Techniques for analyzing the Current State.
Section 4: Define the Future State
- Future State description.
- Assessing impacts on business architecture.
- Determining Solution Scope.
- Discussions: Managing expectations with stakeholders, capturing current capabilities, and approaches to acquiring capabilities.
Section 5: Assess Risks
- Identifying risks.
- Risk Tolerance/Categories/Risk Responses.
- The concept of positive risk.
- Techniques for identifying risks.
- Discussions: Responsible parties for identifying risks and those capturing positive risks today.
- Exercise: Identify Risks.
Section 6: Define the Change Strategy
- Defining the change strategy.
- Components of the change strategy.
- Solution scope, enterprise readiness, and change.
- Techniques for defining a change strategy.
Section 7: Developing a Business Case
- The purpose of a business case.
- Business case components.
- Building a compelling business case.
- Determining the Recommended Solution.
- Packaging the business case.
- Reviewing the business case with stakeholders.
- Discussions: Evaluating project proposals and anticipating questions for the business case review.
- Exercise: Create a business case.
Section 8: Additional Resources
- Helpful links for obtaining more business analysis information.
$1195.00
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2 Days Course |