Conducting Business Analysis & Developing Requirements from Pluralsight

With information from elicitation in hand, business analysts must compile their findings into useful forms and leverage it to meet objectives. In this course, learn how to develop and model requirements, document solutions, and address business needs.

No matter how well information is elicited or how beneficial a solution may be, business analysis cannot succeed if requirements aren't effectively written, structured, or understood. In Conducting Business Analysis & Developing Requirements, you'll gain the ability to transform information gleaned from conversations and analysis into a plan for success. You'll learn about a variety of useful techniques for modeling scope, processes, rules, data, and interfaces. Then, you'll learn how to effectively write, document, structure, and prioritize requirements. Finally, you'll learn how to take your solutions documentation through validation and approval, so that project work can begin. When you're finished with this course, you'll know how to use models to better understand and communicate challenges and use simple rules and structures to convert those findings into a clear path forward.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Analyzing Requirements

Models in Business Analysis

Exploring Scope Models

Utilizing Process Models

Rules, Data & Interface Models

Documenting Solution Requirements

Validating, Verifying & Approving Requirements

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines business analysis techniques for solving challenges, which is widely used in various industries

Offers hands-on labs and exercises, providing practical experience in developing requirements

Taught by Casey Ayers, who has extensive experience in business analysis and training

Covers a comprehensive range of topics in business analysis and requirements gathering, making it suitable for a broad audience

Suitable for both beginners looking to build a foundation and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their skills

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 Conducting Business Analysis & Developing Requirements with these activities:

Organize Course Materials

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Organize and review materials to improve retention and understanding

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Create a folder or notebook for course materials
Regularly add notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams to the folder or notebook
Review materials periodically to reinforce learning

Explore Requirements Elicitation Techniques

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Enhance understanding of elicitation techniques through guided resources

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Search for online tutorials or webinars on requirements elicitation
Follow the tutorials or attend the webinars to learn about different elicitation methods
Practice using the techniques in role-playing scenarios or case studies

Review Business Analysis Essentials

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Review a foundational text to build a strong understanding of business analysis concepts and terminology

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Read the book's chapters on requirements elicitation and modeling
Take notes on the key concepts and techniques
Complete the chapter exercises and quizzes

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Form a Study Group

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Collaborate with peers to enhance understanding and retention

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Identify classmates or colleagues who are also taking the course
Set up regular study sessions to discuss course concepts, work on assignments, and ask questions
Take turns leading discussions and presenting material

Practice Requirements Modeling

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Deepen understanding of requirements modeling through repetitive exercises

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Find online resources or textbooks with requirements modeling exercises
Solve the exercises using different modeling techniques
Compare your solutions with provided answers or seek feedback from peers or mentors

Attend a Business Analysis Workshop

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Gain practical experience and insights from industry professionals

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Research upcoming business analysis workshops or conferences
Register for a relevant workshop that aligns with your learning goals
Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions and exercises
Connect with other participants and industry experts

Develop a Requirements Traceability Matrix

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Apply knowledge of requirements documentation and traceability

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Identify the requirements to be traced
Create a template for the traceability matrix
Populate the matrix with relationships between requirements, design elements, and test cases
Review and validate the traceability matrix

Write a Tutorial on Requirements Modeling

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Solidify understanding by teaching others

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Choose a specific aspect of requirements modeling to focus on
Research and gather information on the topic
Outline and structure the tutorial
Write the tutorial in a clear and concise manner
Share the tutorial with peers or online communities for feedback

Career center

Learners who complete Conducting Business Analysis & Developing Requirements will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Solutions Architect

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with businesses and organizations to improve their processes and systems. This course will help you develop the skills you need to become a Business Analyst by teaching you how to analyze requirements, develop models, and document solutions.

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Requirements Engineer

Requirements Engineers work with stakeholders to gather and document requirements for software and systems. This course will help you develop the skills you need to become a Requirements Engineer by teaching you how to analyze requirements, develop models, and document solutions.

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Data Architect

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Management Consultant

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Process Engineer

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Systems Analyst

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Quality Assurance Analyst

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Systems Administrator

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Software Engineer

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Project Manager

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Product Manager

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Trainer

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Technical Writer

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Consultant

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