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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for intermediate to advanced Business Analysts who are looking to improve their skills for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and communicating requirements. Overview Obtain a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities of the business analyst Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss and explore the components of each of the domains/knowledge areas that comprise the work of business analysis Recognize the importance of properly defining the business need prior to engaging in requirements activities Formulate a strong understanding of the concepts that comprise strategy analysis Obtain experience with identifying and analyzing stakeholders Decipher between project and product scope and successfully use models to communicate scope Thoroughly understand and identify the various requirements categories and be able to recognize requirements of various types Explore business rules analysis Understand the benefits of process modeling and the common modeling language of BPMN Discuss process models and how the techniques can capture details about the as-is/to-be environment Learn how to properly prepare and conduct interviews Explore the components of use cases Learn what it means to package requirements Obtain hands-on experience with a number of business analysis techniques and gain hands-on experience eliciting, defining, and writing requirements. This course provides students a clear understanding of all the facets of the business analysis role, including a thorough walkthrough of the various domain/knowledge areas that comprise the business analysis profession. Students are provided an opportunity to try their hand at several business analysis techniques to assist with improving their skills in stakeholder identification, scope definition, and analyzing, documenting, and modeling requirements. Introduction to Business Analysis What is business analysis Benefits and challenges of business analysis Project success factors A Closer Look at the Business Analyst Role Definition of a business analyst Responsibilities of a business analyst Importance of communication/collaboration BA role vs. PM role Project roles involved in requirements IIBA/PMI and the goals of a professional association Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis beyond project work Business analysis core concepts Business analysis perspectives IIBA and PMI certifications for business analysts Workshop: Choose Your Project Supporting the Project Portfolio (Enterprise Analysis) Define Strategy Analysis When to perform Strategy Analysis Components of Strategy Analysis Defining the business need Envisioning the Product and Project Defining business requirements The importance of stakeholders Stakeholder identification Tips for analyzing stakeholders Techniques for managing stakeholder lists Discussion: Who is involved in strategy analysis? Workshops: Define the Business Need, Write Business Requirements, and Identify Stakeholders Understanding and Defining Solution Scope Defining solution scope Techniques for defining solution scope Applying the brainstorming technique Project scope vs. Product scope Finding solution boundaries The Context Diagram Actors and key information Workshop: Draw a Context Diagram Understanding Requirements What is a requirement? Requirement types Business, Stakeholder, Solution, and Transition requirements Assumptions and constraints Business rules Taxonomy of business rules Decision tables How to write simple calculations Requirements vs. business rules Document requirements Workshop ? Document Requirements Elicitation and Process Modeling Why do we model processes? What is Business Process Management? Using a modeling notation ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? modeling Why use BPMN? Basic BPM notation Business Process Modeling ? A case study Business Process Realignment ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? activity diagrams Workshop: Create a Business Process Model Planning & Eliciting Requirements Interviewing ? what and why? Preparing for an effective interview Types of questions to ask Sequencing questions Active listening techniques Planning for elicitation Conducting the interview Establishing rapport Active Listening Feedback techniques Types of elicitation techniques Workshops: Planning for Elicitation and Conducting an Elicitation Session Use Case & User Story Analysis What is an Actor? Types of Actors How to ?find? Use Cases? Diagramming Use Cases Tips on naming Use Cases Explaining scenarios The use case template Components of a use case Scenario examples Best practices for writing Use Cases Scenarios and flows Alternate and exception flows Exercises: Drawing a Use Case Diagram, Writing the Main Success Scenario, and Writing Alternate and Exception Scenarios Analyzing & Documenting Requirements Requirements and Use Cases Non-Functional requirements User Interface Requirements UI Data Table Reporting requirements Data requirements Data accessibility requirements Characteristics of good requirements The business requirements document (BRD) BRD vs. Functional Requirements Specification Preparing the requirements package Requirements traceability Workshops: Develop a User Interface, Analyzing Requirements, and Tracing requirements Additional Resources Useful books and links on writing effective requirements

Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.

Effecting Business Process Improvement: Virtual In-House Training Business analysts facilitate the solution of business problems. The solutions are put into practice as changes to the way people perform in their organizations and the tools they use. The business analyst is a change agent who must understand the basic principles of quality management. This course covers the key role that business analysts play in organizational change management. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Define and document a business process Work with various business modeling techniques Perform an enterprise analysis in preparation for determining requirements Analyze business processes to discern problems Foundation Concepts Overview of business analysis and process improvement Defining the business process Introducing the proactive business analyst Focusing on business process improvement for business analysts Launching a Successful Business Process Improvement Project Overview of the launch phase Understanding and creating organizational strategy Selecting the target process Aligning the business process improvement project's goals and objectives with organizational strategy Defining the Current Process Overview of current process phase Documenting the business process Business modeling options: work-flow models Business modeling options: Unified Modeling Language (UML) model adaptations for business processes Analyzing the Current Process Process analysis overview Evaluation: establishing the control group Opportunity techniques: multi-discipline problem-solving Opportunity techniques: matrices Building and Sustaining a Recommended Process Overview of the recommended process and beyond Impact analysis Recommended process Transition to the business case Return to proactive state

Course Overview This Leadership and Management course provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals aiming to thrive in supervisory or managerial positions across diverse sectors. Designed to enhance your ability to lead with confidence and integrity, the course explores essential leadership theories, management practices, and strategic planning methods. Learners will gain valuable insight into how to cultivate high-performing teams, manage organisational change, and apply ethical leadership principles. With a strong emphasis on effective communication, conflict resolution, and time management, this course ensures a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and achieve long-term business objectives. Whether you are aspiring to step into a leadership role or looking to refine your current management approach, this course equips you with the knowledge and awareness needed to lead with purpose and efficiency. Course Description This course delves into the key components of effective leadership and structured management. Covering everything from leadership theories and performance enhancement to organisational skills and emotional intelligence, it is structured to build your capability in motivating teams, handling workplace dynamics, and aligning business goals with people development. Topics such as negotiation, talent management, succession planning, and risk management are explored in depth, supported by modules on communication and corporate responsibility. You will also examine strategies for managing stress, driving change, and responding to office politics constructively. Through a structured and professionally developed curriculum, learners will develop a nuanced understanding of leadership principles and the core responsibilities that accompany managerial roles. This course encourages thoughtful, ethical, and informed leadership, enabling you to foster positive work environments and drive impactful results within any organisation. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction to The Course Module 02: Understanding Management and Leadership Module 03: Leadership Theories Module 04: Improving Management and Leadership Performance Module 05: High Performance Teams Module 06: Motivating Employees Module 07: Organisational Skills Module 08: Talent Management Module 09: Succession Planning Module 10: Business Process Management Module 11: Communication Skills Module 12: Negotiation Techniques Module 13: Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback Module 14: Managing Change Module 15: Time Management Module 16: Stress Management Module 17: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Module 18: Managing Conflict Module 19: Dealing with Office Politics Module 20: Risk Management Module 21: Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to build leadership confidence and strategic thinking. Professionals aiming to transition into management or senior roles. Beginners with an interest in leadership principles and organisational development. Team leads, supervisors, and aspiring managers across industries. Career Path Team Leader Operations Manager Human Resources Officer Department Head Business Development Manager Strategy Consultant Corporate Trainer Project Coordinator Office Manager Organisational Development Advisor

Course Overview The Business Leadership course is designed to empower aspiring and existing leaders with the core competencies required to thrive in dynamic business environments. Through a structured and comprehensive learning journey, this course equips learners with strategic insights into management functions, leadership styles, organisational development, and performance enhancement. It explores key areas such as emotional intelligence, talent management, and ethical decision-making, while also covering communication, conflict resolution, and risk management. Whether you are aiming to lead teams, shape organisational direction, or drive change, this course delivers a strong foundation in leadership theory and practice. Learners will benefit from a thorough understanding of leadership frameworks that are essential for influencing, inspiring, and navigating complex workplace challenges. Upon completion, learners will be well-positioned to step into leadership roles or enhance their contribution to existing roles with confidence and clarity. Course Description This course delves into the essential components of effective business leadership by blending leadership theory with key managerial disciplines. Learners will explore leadership styles, employee motivation strategies, and succession planning, alongside modules on communication skills and managing meetings. Additional topics such as negotiation, conflict management, stress handling, and emotional intelligence provide a holistic perspective on leadership responsibilities. The course also examines organisational skills, risk management, and corporate responsibility—offering learners a solid grasp of strategic and ethical leadership. With practical knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint integrated into the curriculum, learners will also gain competence in using essential tools for business documentation and presentations. Ideal for professionals looking to refine their leadership approach or aspiring individuals preparing for management roles, this course delivers comprehensive guidance on how to lead effectively and ethically across a range of business contexts. Course Modules: Module 01: Understanding Management and Leadership Module 02: Leadership Theories Module 03: Improving Management and Leadership Performance Module 04: High Performance Teams Module 05: Motivating Employees Module 06: Organisational Skills Module 07: Talent Management Module 08: Succession Planning Module 09: Business Process Management Module 10: Communication Skills Module 11: Negotiation Techniques Module 12: Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback Module 13: Managing Change Module 14: Time Management Module 15: Stress Management Module 16: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Module 17: Managing Conflict Module 18: Dealing with Office Politics Module 19: Risk Management Module 20: Corporate Responsibility and Ethics Module 21: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to build leadership capabilities for organisational roles. Professionals aiming to progress into managerial or executive positions. Beginners with an interest in leadership, team management, or business strategy. Entrepreneurs or business owners wanting to lead teams more effectively. Career Path Team Leader Department Manager Operations Supervisor Project Coordinator Human Resources Officer Business Consultant Organisational Development Executive Corporate Trainer

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is designed for individuals who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practice in the discipline of Modelling Business Processes (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants) Overview Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and application of Modelling Business Processes principles and techniques. Key areas are: The role of business process modelling Modelling core business processes at an organizational level Modelling business processes at the process level Documenting and analyzing tasks The use of gap analysis in improving business processes The Business Analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered. The course provides in-depth knowledge and practice in Modelling Business Processes Course Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to Business Process Modelling Exam Details Business Analysis Certification Scheme The Context for Business Process Modelling Purpose and benefits of business process modelling Three levels of business process hierarchy (Organization, process and task level) Process view versus the functional view of an organization Assessing the impact of a new process design (POPIT model) Implementation of a business change (Pilot, phased, direct changeover, parallel running) The Organizational Context for Business Processes Construction of an organizational level model of a business process External and internal elements of an organizational model Supporting the value proposition Modelling the Business Processes Construction of a business process model Standard notation Process, task and step OPOPOT External, internal and time-based events Internal performance measures and customer expectations of performance Documenting Tasks A task description UML activity diagram notation and structured english Improving Business Processes task automation, removal of gaps and disconnects, process reengineering business rules and assumptions Unsatisfactory performance Combinations of conditions Gap analysis

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts Overview Provide a solid foundation for applying business process modeling principles and best practices with BPMN Demonstrate how to solve practical business problems using BPMN Business Process Diagrams (BPDs) Students will learn to map business processes easily and efficiently using the industry standard - BPMN which stands for Business Process Modeling Notation from the Object Management Group (OMG). Students will learn the best practices in process mapping using the latest industry standards (BPMN) so that both the business and IT stakeholders will be able to understand the models and map processes consistently through-out their organization. Introduction What is Business Process Modeling? What is Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)? Benefits of BPMN An Overview of Governance An overview of governance Key governance questions to ask What happens if you don?t have effective governance? Mapping the Business Problem Define a strategic outcomes map Define a Business model and relevant processes Modeling Simple BPMN Structures When do you use BPMN? What are simple BPMN structures? AS-IS vs. TO-BE modeling Modeling Complex BPMN Structures What are complex BPMN structures When to use complex BPMN structures Analyzing Process Models Identifying poor process models Creating process models that everyone can understand Identify criteria for a well-defined process Process Mapping vs. Process Modeling Determine when to create a process map Determine when to create a process model Asking the four ?Ares? Additional Resources Learning about BPMN 2.0 More useful BPMN links BPMN 2.0 free editors