Estimating for Business Analysts A business analyst does not have authority to estimate the project and will not be held responsible for the project staying within the proposed budget; however, the business analyst does participate in various planning exercises with the project team. Many times the business analyst is on his or her own, required to provide estimates of how long it will take to perform their tasks. This course acquaints you with the basics of estimating from the point of view of the business analyst, emphasizing time estimates for the work. It also covers some of the product cost estimates that a business analyst may have to provide when the business is performing a cost/benefit analysis for the project. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Translate business needs and requirements into estimates Estimate durations using a variety of techniques Negotiate differences in estimates Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The importance of estimating to a business analyst The good and bad of estimating The project context The meaning of good estimating Focuses of estimating Characteristics of a good estimate Estimating the Time Requirements Applicable BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation and Collaboration Estimating the elicitation Information Gathering Plan Relative times for elicitation activities Planning and estimating the business analysis approach and activities Planning the business analysis activities Impact of process Estimating the Product Estimating the value of the product Business analyst's role Defining and determining value Function and use case points Agile estimating Planning Poker Other agile estimating techniques Negotiating estimates Negotiation techniques Negotiation approaches Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?
Build your Power BI skills fast on this 1-day introduction to Power BI training course. This is a hands-on course. We give you plenty of time to play with what you are being taught and ask questions. Our expert instructors break the course into easily digestible sections so that we can make sure that no-one is left behind. By the time you finish, you’ll be a comfortable, capable Power BI user. ✔ A complete introduction to Power BI. ✔ Plenty of time to ask questions and one-to-one attention. ✔ Friendly expert trainers who make sure no-one is left behind. ✔ All the materials and extras that you’ll ever need. ✔ Ongoing support for 6 months after the course. Our courses are delivered in Guildford, London, Online, or even on-site at your offices!
Estimating for Business Analysts: In-House Training A business analyst does not have authority to estimate the project and will not be held responsible for the project staying within the proposed budget; however, the business analyst does participate in various planning exercises with the project team. Many times the business analyst is on his or her own, required to provide estimates of how long it will take to perform their tasks. This course acquaints you with the basics of estimating from the point of view of the business analyst, emphasizing time estimates for the work. It also covers some of the product cost estimates that a business analyst may have to provide when the business is performing a cost/benefit analysis for the project. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Translate business needs and requirements into estimates Estimate durations using a variety of techniques Negotiate differences in estimates Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The importance of estimating to a business analyst The good and bad of estimating The project context The meaning of good estimating Focuses of estimating Characteristics of a good estimate Estimating the Time Requirements Applicable BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation and Collaboration Estimating the elicitation Information Gathering Plan Relative times for elicitation activities Planning and estimating the business analysis approach and activities Planning the business analysis activities Impact of process Estimating the Product Estimating the value of the product Business analyst's role Defining and determining value Function and use case points Agile estimating Planning Poker Other agile estimating techniques Negotiating estimates Negotiation techniques Negotiation approaches Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?
Drive improvement with our one-day Process Mapping workshop. Our Process Mapping Training course has been designed as a one-day programme so that your business may use Process Mapping as THE TOOL to drive improvement. The techniques explained in this practical "hands-on" workshop will yield real, timely, and motivating results. A process map is a visual tool used to illustrate your core processes. It is essentially a breakdown of a process to determine how it flows and, ultimately, how effective it is. Those who use PROCESS MAPPING look closely at elements such as the structure of a system and the flow of communication within the system. It is therefore a communication tool, a planning tool, and a tool to drive unnecessary waste and cost out of your organisation. It is also a practical tool to help you identify and address core problems in your organisation. PROCESS MAPPING is an essential and critical stage in the search for performance improvement. Yet the approach is not widely recognized or understood. PROCESS MAPPING will help managers and staff alike discover what the process is currently like, what are the Value Added, the Non-value Added, and the Value Enabling activities, and how to identify opportunities for improvement as you map out how the process should look like Whether delivering a service or producing a product, successful organisations are in continual pursuit of better, faster and cheaper way of delivering satisfaction to their customers. PROCESS MAPPING will provide organizations with an agreed and accurate understanding of their current processes, and will therefore provide new sources of rich stimulation for ideas to solve problems, find improvements, and map what the process should look like. It is therefore a foundation upon which many organizations then develop and implement many other Lean tools. PROCESS MAPPING is also a key tool used in the design and implementation of a robust Quality Operating System. The International Organization for Standardization or ISO 9001 encourages a process approach to quality management as it helps in the understanding of how each process relates to other processes within the organization and how those interactions impact Quality Management. This workshop can also be delivered in-house as a stand-alone training workshop or integrated into wider improvement activities. We are happy to discuss Process Mapping in the context of your own business needs, so please contact us via email at compete@cforc.org or phone +44 (0)28 9073 7950 or our Dublin office +353 8 7224 2575 for more information.
If you want to keep up with the latest trends in business and project management, IIL's International Project Management Day is the must-attend event of the year! Approaching its 19th Anniversary, IPM Day gathers thought leaders, industry experts, and business professionals worldwide for a rich and immersive learning experience. You will gain new knowledge, skills, and best practices to navigate complex projects and adapt to change in a dynamic business landscape. Embrace the need for change and adaptability. By embracing new ideas, perspectives, and approaches we open ourselves up to endless possibilities for growth and improvement. Empower yourself and your teams by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support to drive meaningful and sustainable transformation. Evolve and harness the power hidden behind the uncertainty of our current world. Together we can build a brighter, more efficient, and sustainable tomorrow. Use code FINDCOURSES to receive $12 off this event! Up to 26 PDUS Keynotes The Key to Project Management Leadership Success: Engaging Your Team Members The Missing Piece in Leadership Styles & Practices AI in Project Management & Business: Panel Discussion Presentations Embracing Hybrid Ways of Working Project Management 4.0, PMO Mindset, and Project Manager Power Skills Maximizing Team Performance: The Intersection of Brain Chemistry and Team Building Becoming the Warrior: Strategies for Achieving Goals Arrows in Your Project Management Quiver Excel Tips & Tricks You Probably Haven't Seen Before Unleashing the Potential of a Distributed Workforce From Risks to Requirements - An Approach to Project Initiation Practical Implications of Artificial Intelligence to the Project Management Community Smart City Lab - Project Perspective Inclusive Leadership: Building Great Companies on Purpose Self-Paced Courses Kanban: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started Understanding Lean Fundamentals
Data analysis translates numbers and data into information that can be used to solve problems or track business performance. Data analysis produces graphs, charts, tables and reports. Data analysis is in high demand across all sectors, such as finance, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government and education. The ability to pay attention to detail, communicate well and be highly organised are essential skills for data analysts. They not only need to understand the data but be able to provide insight and analysis through clear visual, written and verbal communication. This course provides the knowledge and skills to help you hone your data analysis skills.
It's a fact of life that costs generally increase and as a result prices must go up too. Implementing an increase without losing customers is challenging. Talking about a price increase with customers never makes for an easy conversation. Your customers will generally decide whether to accept the increase based upon value, as well as the hassle cost of switching and going elsewhere. Even the most experienced salesperson who has implemented price increases before will be fighting back the nerves when faced with the task of 'selling' the increase. In this flexible programme, we will support your internal preparations at whichever stage you and your colleagues are at. From making the decision to increase prices, right through to those on the frontline already dealing with any push-back. This programme will help participants: Understand the business case for increasing prices Take steps to research the market Consider their customers' motivations Use the six principles of influence Identify and adapt for different personality styles Assess their level of trust with customers Build rapport rapidly with their customers and prospects 1 Raising prices - keys to success Understanding the business case Researching the market Assessing the value of your offering 2 Understanding your customer base Assessing your key accounts What is your 'target' customer range? Creating consistency in pricing approach 3 Planning the increase Timing your implementation Communication strategy Elements of a good price increase letter 4 Developing influencing skills The Trust Equation The six principles of influence Discovering your customer's buying decisions 5 Emotional intelligence and price increases The part emotion plays Developing strategies for keeping calm Handling your customer's responses 6 Understanding different customer styles Discover your own style Recognising behaviour traits in others Adapting your approach to their style 7 Preparing for customer contact Preparing for specific customers Anticipating their response Dealing with challenging customers 8 Following through Maintaining a consistent approach Resisting requests for discounts Confirming the increase in writing
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Are you looking to enter the dynamic world of real estate? Our course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to communicate effectively with real estate professionals and develop key skills in real estate investment strategy and analytics. At the end of the course, you'll be able to read and interpret real estate market reports, and have a firm grasp of how iconic buildings, cities, and companies fit into the overall picture of the real estate sector. On this course, you will… Become familiar with the players, structure, general terminology and overall needs of Real Estate. Learn what is Real Estate and why it is different from other asset classes Get to grips with the overall size and structure of the UK Real Estate Market Learn and analyse the links between the different parts of the property market Understand who works in the Real Estate Market, their qualifications and their job descriptions Recognise how and when to use basic real estate concepts: Rent, Value, Yield, Risk and Return, etc… Learn how to read a real estate market report Understand how current affairs, politics and economics affects Real Estate Investment Use household names and iconic companies, cities and buildings to help consolidate your appreciation of this exciting sector Who will benefit from this course: Graduates or undergraduates studying economics, finance. Professionals working in Marketing or Accounting teams within Real Estate firms. APC students. Anyone interested in Real Estate. School leavers/A-Level Students looking to gain an understanding of Real Estate. Non cognate students who wish to transfer into Real Estate/Finance careers. Course Outline Module 1: What is and why buy Real Estate? The property Market The Size and Structure of the UK property market The impact of Real Estate in the Economy Module 2: The Real Estate Market System The Space Market The Asset Market The Development Market Module 3: How to value Real Estate An Introduction to Financial Mathematics The difference between Price, Value and Worth Property Yield Conventional Valuation Methods Module 4: How to read a Real Estate Market Report Property Market Indicators: Stock Indicators Property Market Indicators: Investment Indicators Module 5: Who works in Real Estate? The build Environment by Cobalt Recruitment Rea; Estate Agents Examples of Real Estate Market Agents CVs Real Estate Network