What you'll learn
Problem identification, assessment and analysis: current state (as-is) vs desired state (to-be).
Understand how to describe and define project success by identifying the criteria and conditions that must be met with the future state.
Conduct gap-analysis to unearth the necessary changes to facilitate the desired business change.
Utilize workshop techniques such as brainstorming, user story mapping and other techniques to assess and mitigate risks to the project and organization.
Business case creation, ratification and submission steps and procedures.
Use strategic models such as PESTLE, Porter's 5 Forces and SWOT to ascertain market entry position, participation, product placement and more.
About this course
Strategic Tools Lie at the Heart of Business Analysis
Being strategic in your approach, whether in relation to dealing with stakeholders or modelling a certain processor gathering requirements is very important as a business analyst.
The correct approach has the potential to make a substantial difference in the goal you are trying to achieve, resulting in a more efficient workflow and better practices as a result.
An organization, department or team may have a grand idea; it is your job as a business analyst to help bring that idea to life!
This course will enable you to
- Analyze the current (as-is) state - By learning how to determine where an organization is today so it is clear what needs to be done going forward.
- Define the desired (to-be) state. - Once the current state has been agreed upon, we map out the desired state of affairs and define what "success" looks like for all relevant stakeholders.
- Risk Assessment/Management - Prevent stumbling blocks, barriers and pitfalls by adopting a transparent and cohesive approach. Early identification enables barriers to be highlighted and potentially removed.
- Articulate Business Change Strategy - Define all possible options, present them back to all relevant stakeholders and proceed with the valid recommendations
- Create a coherent, clear and concise Business Case - Carefully document all previous aspects listed by merging all efforts together in a persuasive, evidence backed, stakeholder supported business case.
Each step listed above will be supported with relevant business models, strategic techniques, real-life examples and more. This means you'll not only learn the theory, but you'll be able to apply these essential strategic methods to life-like examples, helping you consolidate your understanding.
