Business Analysis Fundamentals - IIBA endorsed
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Business Analysis Fundamentals - IIBA endorsed

Gain the core BA skills you need to start strong - and earn PD Hours/CDUs to kickstart your analysis career!

Created by The BA Guide | Jeremy Aschenbrenner
8 hours
Video Content
79
Lectures
237,972
Students
4.5
Rating
4.5
(237,972 students enrolled)

What you'll learn

Business Analysis basics – learn what a Business Analyst is, what they do, and how they do it
A breakdown of six project methodologies including traditional Waterfall and Agile frameworks
Learn how to properly initiate a project by creating a business case that aligns with the business objectives
Understand the basics of project requirements and six of the popular techniques used to elicit those details from your stakeholders
Gain an overview of various modeling diagrams to help you recognize and understand project documentation
Conduct requirement specification - including categorizing, deriving (breaking apart), prioritizing, and validating
Have the confidence to successfully facilitate requirements approval meetings

Course Content

15 sections • 79 lectures • 08:14:57 total length

Welcome to the Course!

4 lectures • 02:19

Business Analysis Fundamentals Course Introduction01:27
Top 7 Reasons You Should Become a Business Analyst00:07
Meet your instructor & Important links00:26
Course Resources - for your convenience00:19

The Basics: From Business Analysis to Business Analyst

6 lectures • 23:01

The Business Analyst Role and the Value They Provide07:56
Exploring Business Analysis Across Job Positions03:02
Building Business Analysis Skills in Any Role02:32
Business Analysis in Action02:40
Broad Responsibilities of a Business Analyst02:19
+2 more lectures

Business Analysis Skills and You

4 lectures • 12:38

Top Business Analyst Skills02:44
How to Talk About Your Business Analysis Skills02:06
Additional Business Analysis Skills04:02
Exercise: Skills Self-Assessment03:46

Approaching Change

6 lectures • 35:22

Overview of Change02:07
Predictive vs Adaptive Approaches04:53
Common Predictive Framework: Waterfall06:30
Common Predictive Framework: V Model05:38
Popular Agile Frameworks09:08
+1 more lectures

The Logical Mindset

5 lectures • 08:50

Why Logic Matters for Business Analysis02:22
Logic in Action: Tools and Techniques for Logical Thinking02:36
Avoiding Logical Pitfalls and Communicating Logically03:12
Activity: Begin to think logically00:25
Activity: Begin to think logically - Solution and Explanation00:15

The Emergence of AI

5 lectures • 14:27

What Is AI (and Why It Matters)02:50
How AI Is Being Used Across Industries03:30
How Business Analysts can use AI02:39
The BA's Role in AI Projects03:10
AI Quick Tips for the Modern BA02:18
+1 more lectures

Initiating a Project

6 lectures • 50:22

Understanding the Business Objective06:39
Creating a Business Case [PART 1]05:07
Creating a Business Case [PART 2]19:12
What is a Stakeholder and How to Identify Them11:38
Assigning Responsibilities to Stakeholders using a RACI Matrix07:18
+2 more lectures

Requirement Basics

6 lectures • 01:03:44

Overview of Requirements16:25
SMART Requirements18:20
SMART Requirements Clarification02:35
Tips for Producing Valid Requirements08:46
Phases of the Requirements Process02:05
+2 more lectures

Requirement Elicitation

12 lectures • 02:05:13

Requirement Elicitation Introduction02:17
Identifying Customers before Elicitation02:11
Stakeholders, Customers, and Users04:16
Elicitation Technique: Brainstorming16:31
Elicitation Technique: Requirement Workshops17:32
+7 more lectures

Requirement Analysis

6 lectures • 44:19

Introduction to Requirement Analysis01:28
Visual Modeling Concepts08:37
Business Models11:15
Technical Models13:14
BPMN vs UML07:41
+1 more lectures

Requirement Specification

9 lectures • 57:44

Introduction to Requirement Specification02:27
Categorizing Requirements05:06
Deriving Requirements07:56
Deriving Requirements - In Other Words01:25
Assigning Requirement Attributes09:52
+4 more lectures

Requirements Approval

4 lectures • 24:28

Introduction to Requirements Approval01:26
Gaining the Business Approval08:09
Gaining the Technical Approval08:26
Gaining Sponsor or Committee Approval06:27

After the Project

2 lectures • 18:35

Conducting a Project Review12:38
Verifying the Completion of a Project05:57

Miscellaneous Other Topics

3 lectures • 12:53

Application Environments06:19
Tip for Success: Include a Meeting Agenda03:02
Tip for Success: Stop with Formal Meeting Agendas03:32

Bonus Section

1 lectures • 00:59

Bonus Lecture...What's Next?00:59

Description

Looking to get ECBA®, CCBA®, or CBAP® certified or recertified? - This course qualifies for 7.5 PD Hours/CDUs!

THE ULTIMATE FOUNDATIONAL COURSE – LEARN THE CORE BUSINESS ANALYSIS KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN BUILD UPON AND START YOUR CAREER IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS THE RIGHT WAY.

Set yourself up for success and learn the key concepts you’ll need to thrive in your Business Analyst career!

With over a decade of experience working as, hiring, and managing Business Analysts, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to build a successful career in this field. Now, I want to help you do the same.

This course distills everything I’ve learned into a clear, easy-to-follow way that lays the groundwork for your journey in business analysis. It’s designed to give you the essential knowledge every Business Analyst needs - the kind of foundational understanding that makes everything else easier to learn and apply.

Because let’s face it, without a solid foundation, building a rewarding future is nearly impossible. But with one in place? You’ll be ready to hit the ground running, spot opportunities as they arise, and grow into a confident, capable analyst.

Whether you're exploring the field or already stepping into a Business Analysis role, this course will help you start strong and stay ahead.

Your enrollment includes lifetime access to every lecture, activity, handout, and quiz—plus personal support if you ever get stuck or have questions. Get ready to launch a fulfilling new chapter in your career.


Just ask the students who’ve already taken this course:

"The pace is perfect for those who are actively engaged, and there is a lot of value in the lectures, activities, and additional resources provided. I wholeheartedly recommend this course." – Kenni

“The course is just awesome! Tbh [to be honest], I did not expect much from the online course and was really surprised when it turned out to be sooo interesting. The information is well-structured and divided into sections which makes it really easy to understand and grasp the important points. I enjoyed the way Jeremy conducts the lectures and truly hope to enroll into some more of his courses in future! Thanks a ton” - Nataliia

“Great quality work. I like how Jeremy breaks everything down, so it's understandable even if you don't have any background in the business analysis. Awesome courses!!!” - Oleg


Why be a Business Analyst in the first place?

1. Potential Earnings – Let’s be honest it’s the main reason we work in the first place. So, you’ll be happy to hear that a typical Business Analyst (BA) earns over $78,000 per year. And that is only the average. Work hard, continue to increase the value you provide, and just imagine how much you could end up making!

2. Market Growth – The Business Analysis job market is expected to grow at a rate of 19% over the next 10 years, so get in now and take advantage of an industry that’s on the rise. In fact, per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, American employers will need 876,000 business analysis-related professionals in 2020. It is a great time to be versed in business analysis!

3. Career Springboard The skills you learn as a Business Analyst are crucial to a host of many other professions, everything from IT to Business. This career path isn’t just a job, it’s an investment in your future.

4. Use Existing Industry Knowledge – Similarly, the skills you’ve learned outside of the business analysis world are highly valued in the industry – so rather than starting anew, you can be put your experience to good use.

5. It’s Never Boring – With new projects always on the horizon, and different challenges to tackle each day, the role of a Business Analyst never grows stale.

So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career, I highly encourage you to take a serious look into business analysis!


What exactly is included in this course?

- Business Analysis basics – learn what a Business Analyst is, what they do, and how they do it

- A breakdown of six project methodologies including traditional Waterfall and Agile frameworks

- Learn how to properly initiate a project by learning how to create a business case that aligns with business objectives

- Understand the basics of project requirements and six of the popular techniques used to elicit those details from your stakeholders

- Gain an overview of various modeling diagrams to help you recognize and understand project documentation

- Conduct requirement specification - including categorizing, deriving (breaking apart), prioritizing, and validating

In addition to all the tools you’ll need to start planning the project, you’ll also get a foot into the field by way of an industry expert

I’m not just the instructor who wrote this course, I will also act as both a resource and a mentor to guide you to a long and rewarding career in Business Analysis!


This is what my students had to say about the content of this course:

"The course is awesome, didn't see similar before. Like how Jeremy explains, how he highlight key points and how he provide us by different types of a very useful templates, which we can use in our daily job. Really, excellent course, and will wait with a big impatience for another ones. Highly recommended for everybody who wants to become an experienced business analyst. Jeremy and his courses will definitely help you to achieve your goal!" - Aykhan

“If I had to rate this […] I would give 10 out of five!! this is one of the great lectures I have ever had. Extremely satisfied and learnt a lot!! Thanks Jeremy!!” – Swati

“Great inside knowledge from Jeremy, clear and concise. Explains Business Analysis concepts in a way that is easy to understand and gives a solid base of the fundamentals.” - German


Still Unsure?

I understand – you’re a Business Analyst at heart and you like to have all the information at hand before making a decision… so here’s a list of extra bonuses that are included, as part of your enrollment to the course:

- A Business Requirements Document (BRD) Example Template – so you can utilize your newly learned requirement documentation skills. Documenting requirements into a template like a BRD will play an integral part of your day-to-day as a Business Analyst.

- A Business Case Template – Organize your thoughts and sell the value of your project by using our intuitive and easy to follow template


And if you’re still not sure – here’s my promise to you:

This course comes with a money-back guarantee! That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, I’ll give you a refund – no questions asked!

By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and the means to apply that knowledge, to not only become a Business Analyst – but to excel at it.

So, if you have any interest at all in making your career as a Business Analyst a successful one, enroll today, and get started learning the fundamentals of the job today!

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring Business Analysts - including recent college graduates and those looking to make a career change.
  • New Business Analysts wanting to improve their craft
  • Other positions that are performing business analysis duties such as administrators, managers, and project leads.
  • Those going for their ECBA certification - this course is qualifies for 9 hours of Professional Development

This course includes:

  • 8 hours on-demand video
  • 10 articles
  • 15 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Full lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion

Instructor

The BA Guide | Jeremy Aschenbrenner

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