Foundations of Business Analysis

Overview

Develop the foundational concepts and methodologies of business analysis, including the Business Analyst role, analysis techniques, and software development lifecycle, with practical exposure to SAP solutions commonly used in enterprise environments. Learn to evaluate business cases and develop strategic analysis skills while leveraging the SAP Activate methodology, alongside ChatGPT applications to enhance your business analysis capabilities. By the end of this course, you will learn skills to be able to: - Analyze the role and impact of business analysts within organizations, including enterprise environments using SAP systems - Evaluate different software development methodologies, including SAP Activate, to determine appropriate approaches for various project types - Apply strategic analysis techniques to align business analysis activities with organizational objectives using enterprise tools - Develop comprehensive stakeholder management strategies using both traditional methods and modern tools including ChatGPT

Syllabus

Introduction to business analysis

Discover the essential role of a Business Analyst and learn how to analyze business problems and opportunities using structured approaches.

The software development lifecycle

Explore different software development methodologies, including the SAP Activate framework, and understand how Business Analysts contribute to successful project delivery.

Strategic analysis

Learn how to align business analysis activities with organizational strategy, conduct strategic analysis, and measure the value of your work.

Stakeholder management

Develop effective strategies for identifying, analyzing, and communicating with stakeholders, including techniques for managing complex stakeholder relationships.