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CONFIDENTIALITY

2010 BA ValueBASE LLP, The concepts and

methodologies contained herein are proprietary to BA

ValueBASE LLP. Duplication, reproduction or disclosure of

information in this document without the express written

permission of BA ValueBASE LLP is prohibited.

Business Analysis Level 1

GETTING STARTED


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PEDAGOGY & EVALUATION


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Course Pedagogy

1. Course Delivery

This is a hands-on, interactive Workshop. Focus is therefore on Coaching,

Doing, and Experiencing The philosophy is Trainer-facilitated, Participant-driven learning

Lectures will be limited to explanation of concepts

All concepts taught will be applied to a case to experience the power of theconcepts

Class Discussions and Presentations will enhance learning

Role Plays will be used to drive conceptual understanding and develop skill

All exercises / assignments will be done in your teams

Source: Communication for the Safety Professional, Robert Kornikau and

Frank McElroy, National Safety Council: Chicago (1975), pg. 370.)


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Evaluation

2. Evaluation

The 30 Hours that you spend is only class room hours. You will spend an

additional 30 hours outside the class on assignments and preparation for classpresentations

You will be evaluated on the following parameters:

FACTOR WEIGHT

Punctuality & Attendance 20%

Class Participation 40%

Assignments 25%

Class Presentation 15%

TOTAL 100%


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Ground Rules for success of the workshop

3. Participation

Please TURN OFF / SILENCE all mobile phones NOW.

Workshop will have minimal lectures. Most sessions are facilitated classdiscussion. Participate willingly and enthusiastically.

Your involvement is very critical to maximize learning for everybody, includingyourself. Those of you with work experience can contribute a lot more

Please maintain only one conversation at one time.

Please do NOT have side conversations. You may miss an important point.

Please do NOT speak out of turn. If you want to make a point, raise yourhands and await your turn.

During class discussions, disagreements / criticisms are likely. Please, by allmeans, criticize the idea, NOT the individual

Take notes

4. Feedback

If you have trouble following, or have a suggestion for improvement,please do IMMEDIATELY reach out to the trainer. Do not wait until the lastday. Do not hesitate, I wont feel bad

Any questions / clarifications during the week, email me. I will try to respondasap.



CONCEPT:BUSINESS ANALYSIS



BUSINESS ANALYSIS is a

- mindset plus

- a set oftools and best practices

- to facilitate positive CHANGE in

organizations- by solving business problems

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What is Business Analysis?



WHO ISA BUSINESS ANALYST?

A Business Analyst :

accurately understands businessproblems and/or opportunities,

collaborates among stakeholders,

elicits, analyzes, documents, validates andcommunicates requirements for changesto strategy, business policies, processes andIT Systems,

prepares the organization to accept thesolution, and

defines and manages metrics to measurethe solutions success

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Business Analyst Life Cycle

Project

Business Analyst

BusinessCase

Concept

AdoptedSolution

Requirements Production

Needs

PerformsManages

Ensures

Problem Rollout

Improvements

Source: Blais, Business Analysis: Best Practices for Success, John Wiley, 9,2011



ABOUT IIBA

AND BABOK



About IIBA

Develop and maintain standards for the practice of business

analysis and for the certification of its practitioners

IIBAis an international not-for-profit professional

association for business analysis professionals.Vision The world's leading association for Business Analysis professionals

Mission

IIBAGoals Create and develop awareness and recognition of the value andcontribution of the role of the Business Analysis Professional

Define the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(BABOK)

Publicly recognize qualified practitioners through an

internationally acknowledged certification program

Provide forums for knowledge sharing

Advance the practices of business analysis within organizations

Define a roadmap for professional growth and development



BABOK V2.0

Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(BABOK Guide) is a globally recognized

reference guide and standard for the practice of business analysis.

The BABOK Guide describes business analysis areas of knowledge, their associated

activities and tasks, and the skills and techniques necessary to be effective in their

execution.



Knowledge Area Coverage in this program

Enterprise

AnalysisElicitation

In depth coverage

In depth coverage

of all tasks of this

KA, including

techniques

Partial Coverage

Partial coverage of

all tasks of this KA

Limited Coverage

In depth coverage

on one or two tasks

from this KALEGEND



CONCEPT:APPROACH TO SOLVINGBUSINESS PROBLEMS



Approach to Problem Solving An Overview


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