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Curriculum:
1. Introduction to Business Analysis:
• What is a business analyst?
• Role and responsibilities of a business analyst.
• Key skills and attributes of a successful business analyst.
• Importance of business analysis in organizations.
2. Business Analysis Frameworks and Methodologies:
• Overview of popular business analysis frameworks (e.g., BABOK, Agile, Scrum, Lean).
• Understanding different methodologies and their applications.
• Agile vs. Waterfall methodologies in business analysis.
3. Requirements Elicitation and Documentation:
• Techniques for gathering and eliciting requirements (interviews, workshops, observation).
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Documentation methods (use cases, user stories, process flows).
4. Data Analysis and Modeling:
• Introduction to data analysis and its importance.
• Data modeling techniques (entity-relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams).
• Data analysis tools and software (Excel, SQL, data visualization tools).
5. Business Process Modeling and Improvement:
• Understanding business processes and their components.
• Process mapping techniques (BPMN, swimlane diagrams).
• Identifying process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
6. Stakeholder Management and Communication:
• Importance of stakeholder analysis and identification.
• Techniques for managing stakeholder expectations.
• Effective communication strategies (verbal, written, visual).
7. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Problem-solving frameworks (SWOT analysis, root cause analysis).
• Decision-making techniques (decision matrices, cost-benefit analysis).
8. Software and Tools for Business Analysis:
• Overview of popular business analysis software and tools.
• Requirements management tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Data analysis and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
9. Business Analysis in Agile Environments:
• Agile principles and their application in business analysis.
• User stories and backlog management.
• Agile ceremonies and collaboration techniques.
10. Business Analysis in Project Management:
• Project lifecycle and its relationship to business analysis.
• Business analyst's role in project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Managing project constraints (scope, time, cost, quality).
11. Business Case Development:
• Understanding the business case and its purpose.
• Components of a business case (problem statement, objectives, benefits, risks).
• Financial analysis and ROI calculations.
12. Change Management and Adoption:
• Change management principles and methodologies.
• Managing resistance to change.
• Strategies for successful user adoption and transition.
13. Professional Development and Industry Trends:
• Continuing education and certifications for business analysts.
• Networking and professional organizations.
• Emerging trends in business analysis (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning).

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