Training Course Outlines:
Introduction
Review the role of business analysts in the entire life cycle of a project, from initiation through to implementation
Set the scene for the case study project
Review the workshop objectives, agenda and approach
The Fundamentals
Identify the factors that a BA can influence to make the project successful
Discuss how to manage changing requirements through the design, development and testing phases
Introduce the concepts of requirements validation and traceability
Produce a traceability matrix
Discuss ways a BA can measure success of the project with performance measures
Technical Design
Discuss ways a BA can identify technical alternatives to the solution design
Discuss “build versus buy” considerations
Review techniques to evaluate solution alternatives
Perform an analysis and provide a recommendation on design alternatives, both for the user interface and technical alternatives
Testing
Learn how a BA can effectively support the testing effort
Review the various types of tests performed
Discuss a “top down” process to create test cases so that they are organized and efficient
Produce test cases based on the requirements presented in use cases
Run a simulated user acceptance testing session with the aim of detecting problems and enhancement requests from users
Determine whether the solution is ready to go live, based on the test results
Implementation
Review the role a BA can play in the implementation phase of a project
Perform an impact analysis on the current state versus the desired future state and recognize the potential impacts of the solution
Discuss how to transition to the future state
Identify the tasks required to successfully implement the solution
Follow Through
Review ways a BA can be prepared to perform post-implementation activities to ensure that the solution is successful
Present a “go / no go” recommendation to key stakeholders based on an analysis of “readiness to change”
Hold a meeting to introduce the solution to stakeholders and users
