Personal and Business Competencies

Business analyst tools and methods

The workshop is designed for people already working in projects that involve software development and who want to prepare for the role of a business analyst as well.

Why choose this training?

Effective use of modern tools and methodologies, interpersonal skills have become a critical asset. The workshop is designed for people already working in projects that involve software development and who want to prepare for the role of a business analyst as well.

Upon completion, participants will be able to: obtain requirements, describe them, group and model, estimate complexity, time, cost and risk. These competencies directly translate into higher effectiveness in team effectiveness.

What makes our approach unique?

The EITT approach is based on hands-on experience and practical exercises. Over 5 days of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios, ensuring not only theoretical understanding but practical application skills.

With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio and a 4.8/5 participant rating, EITT is a trusted partner in IT competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we’ll prepare a program customized to your requirements.

This training is part of the path:

Business Analyst

Benefits

obtain requirements
describe them
group and model
estimate complexity, time, cost and risk
prioritize and manage change in requirements

Training program

Features of effective documentation
Role of the analyst in an IT project
Requirements gathering methods
Preparing and conducting interviews

Other requirements gathering techniques
Agile methods for requirements discovery
Stakeholder analysis
Personae
Creating user stories
Requirements and user stories
Mockups and prototypes
Iterative development and testing
User stories vs. a more formal approach to requirements
Themes, epics, stories and tasks

Decomposition of stories
Formulating acceptance criteria
Other Business Analysis Techniques and Tools
PESTLE Analysis
Porter's Five Forces
Impact Mapping
Business Canvas
Modeling IT systems
Process model (BPMN)

Introduction to use cases
Identifying system boundaries (actors, modules)
Determining level of detail
Example of use case template

Project as part of a program.
Vision vs. benefit profiles
Target model and intermediate state model
Program plan (roadmap)
Benefit realization plan
Planning and Estimation Methods in Agile Methodologies

Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria for Requirements Development
Estimation and Prioritization Techniques
User Story Map
Requirements change management
Types of change
Changes before, during and after product development
Project budgets and tolerances
Classical and agile requirements engineering - summary

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

The Business analyst tools and methods training does not require specialized prior knowledge. Basic IT knowledge is sufficient.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.