Modeling Techniques for the Business Analyst

    

Summary:
The business analyst has become a pivotal role for information technology projects, responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the key business participants of any project. The business needs must be communicated in a way that supports business user validation as well as providing the foundation for the technical staff to design and build a successful solution. This class focuses on the many types of modeling techniques that are used by the business analyst in system development and provide hands-on experience for attendees to learn how to develop and interpret the models. Techniques taught are IIBA compliant.

Duration:
Four days

Audience:
This course is designed for:-New business analysts, systems analysts and business architects-Experienced business analysts looking to update their modeling skills or understanding the modeling skills required for the CBAP certification-Project managers who incorporate business analysis roles in their projects

Topics:

• Overview of BA role
• Introduction to Modeling
• Overview of the most common system development methodologies (SDLCs)
• How modeling supports the SDLCs
• Business Process Improvement, Re-engineering and modeling
• Context Models
• Process Models
• Usage Models
• Data Models
• Design Models
• Tips for Success

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Last Update: February 8, 2012