Applying Business Analysis Skills in Your Organization from Pluralsight

Business analysis offers tremendous value to organizations, but the ways business analysts (BAs) do their jobs vary based on the unique details of each scenario. This course looks at how BAs fulfill their roles from several popular perspectives.

Successful organizations are always in a process of reinvention, changing and improving in order to better achieve their goals. Doing so requires an understanding of present conditions and the design and definition of future objectives: what we commonly refer to as business analysis.

In this course, Applying Business Analysis Skills in Your Organization, you’ll explore how to effectively conduct business analysis within a variety of settings.

First, you will learn business analysis within Agile teams.

Next, you will discover business analysis within IT environments.

Finally, you will explore how to take on challenges from business intelligence, business architecture, or business process management points of view.

When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of business analysis needed to help your teams achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Business Analysis in Organizations

Business Analysis from the Agile Perspective

Business Analysis from the Business Intelligence Perspective

Business Analysis from the IT Perspective

Business Analysis from the Business Architecture Perspective

Business Analysis from the Business Process Management Perspective

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Developers, data analysts, and IT leaders who want to master the fundamentals of business analysis

Taught by experts in the field, Casey Ayers

Provides valuable insights into various aspects of business analysis, including Agile, IT, business intelligence, business architecture, and business process management

Prepares learners to effectively conduct business analysis within a variety of settings

Covers essential topics such as understanding present conditions, designing future objectives, and leveraging data-driven insights

Requires no prerequisites and is suitable for individuals with varying levels of experience in business analysis

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Applying Business Analysis Skills in Your Organization with these activities:

Review the fundamentals of Agile Scrum

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Understanding the foundational concepts of Agile Scrum will aid in developing the principles in this course.

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Revisit the Agile Scrum Guide
Read a blog post or article that summarizes the key principles of Agile Scrum

Attend a Business Analysis Meetup

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Connect with professionals in the field and learn about industry best practices.

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Find a local Business Analysis Meetup group.
Attend a meeting and introduce yourself.
Participate in discussions and share your experiences.

Review: Agile Business Analysis

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile business analysis methodologies.

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Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
Summarize the main takeaways and apply them to your work.

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Master the art of data visualization using Power BI's intuitive tools and techniques.

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Complete online tutorials on Power BI fundamentals.
Load and explore data in Power BI.
Create interactive visualizations and dashboards.
Share and present your findings.

Data modeling with Star Schema

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Master the foundational skill of data modeling by following guided walkthroughs of building a Star Schema.

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Watch tutorial on Star Schema design principles.
Practice designing a Star Schema for a business scenario.
Implement the Star Schema in a database.
Analyze data using SQL queries.

Agile Retrospectives Practice

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Improve your facilitation skills by actively participating in mock retrospective sessions.

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Join an online or in-person retrospective session.
Contribute your observations and insights.
Work with the team to identify improvement actions.

Develop a Business Analysis Plan

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Enhance your project management skills by creating a comprehensive business analysis plan.

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Define the project scope and objectives.
Identify stakeholders and their needs.
Develop a methodology and timeline for the analysis.
Secure stakeholder buy-in and support.

Case Study: Business Analysis in Action

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Develop a deeper understanding of real-world business analysis scenarios by creating a case study.

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Identify a business problem or opportunity.
Conduct stakeholder interviews and gather requirements.
Analyze the data and develop recommendations.
Document your findings in a comprehensive case study report.

Career center

Learners who complete Applying Business Analysis Skills in Your Organization will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst is a link between business and IT, identifying how business objectives can be met through technology. Those working as a Business Analyst may use this course to hone in on specific facets of business analysis and may choose to specialize in business architecture, IT, Agile, business intelligence, or process management. In many industries, those wishing to climb the ranks to lead consulting teams should complete this course, as it can help you build the foundational skills needed to help glean insights for key stakeholders.

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Management Consultant

Management Consultants can be found across all industries, helping business leaders make necessary changes in order to meet goals. Those who work as Management Consultants may use this course to build a foundation in business analysis. Analyzing business needs and determining the optimal solution is a key component to being a successful Management Consultant. Those working with particular emphasis in IT may find this course particularly helpful.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts play an increasingly important role in the modern business environment as more and more companies rely on data to improve decision-making. This course can help Data Analysts hone their skills in business intelligence and gain insight into other facets of business analysis. Those who prefer a focus in business intelligence may particularly benefit from this course.

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IT Project Manager

Those interested in technology management may be interested in a role as an IT Project Manager. IT Project Managers help ensure that technical projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the expected outcome. This course may be especially useful for IT Project Managers who work on projects involving Agile teams or large-scale architectural changes.

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Business Process Improvement Manager

Business Process Improvement Managers are tasked with the responsibility of optimizing business processes and keeping workflow running smoothly. A Business Process Improvement Manager may take this course to deepen their understanding of various aspects of business analysis, such as Agile, IT, and business architecture.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the overall ideation, development, and launch of new products. Those working as Product Managers may take this course to build a foundation in business analysis to enhance their skills in collaborating with the IT team. The IT perspective in particular may be of special interest to those who work on technical products.

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Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems Analysts are responsible for bridging the gap between business and IT. This course can help Business Systems Analysts strengthen their understanding of business analysis, especially in the areas of IT, Agile, and business architecture.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for using scientific methods to solve business problems. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who have an interest in business intelligence and business analysis. The business intelligence perspective in particular may be of special interest to individuals in this role.

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IT Architect

IT Architects are responsible for designing and maintaining the IT infrastructure of an organization. Those working as IT Architects may find this course helpful in building a robust foundation in business analysis, with a particular focus on the IT perspective.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help businesses make better decisions. This course may be especially helpful for Business Intelligence Analysts who are interested in developing a foundation in the broader field of business analysis, with particular emphasis on the IT and business architecture perspectives.

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Process Analyst

Process Analysts are responsible for analyzing and improving business processes. They may find this course to be especially helpful for building a foundation in business architecture and business intelligence.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing computer systems. They may find this course to be particularly useful for developing a foundation in both Agile and IT analysis.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They may find this course to be helpful for building a foundation in business analysis, particularly in the areas of Agile and IT.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They may find this course to be particularly useful for building a foundation in Agile analysis.

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Business Consultant

Business Consultants are responsible for providing advice and guidance to businesses on a variety of topics. This course may be of help to Business Consultants as it provides a broad overview of business analysis, including perspectives from Agile, IT, business architecture, and business intelligence.

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