Introduction to Business Analysis Duration: 3 Month
- What is a Business Analyst?
- Role and Responsibilities of a BA
- Importance of BA in IT and Business Projects
- Overview of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- Introduction to Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Skills Required for a BA (Communication, Analytical Thinking, Documentation)
Basics of Requirement Gathering
- Understanding Business Requirements vs Functional Requirements
- Requirement Gathering Techniques: Interviews, Surveys, Brainstorming
- Creating Simple Business Requirement Documents (BRD)
- Introduction to User Stories & Use Cases
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Basic Documentation Skills
- Reporting and Status Updates
- Hands-on: Preparing a Sample Requirement Document
Introduction to Process Modeling
- Understanding Business Processes
- Creating Simple Flowcharts and Process Diagrams
- Introduction to BPMN (Basic Level)
Basics of Data Analysis
- Understanding Data and Its Importance in Decision Making
- Introduction to Excel for Data Analysis (Formulas, Pivot Tables, Charts)
- Basic SQL Queries for Data Retrieval
- Hands-on: Simple Data Analysis and Reporting
Agile & Scrum Basics
- Introduction to Agile Methodology
- Role of a BA in Agile Projects
- Understanding Product Backlogs and Sprints
- Writing Simple User Stories
- Participation in Sprint Planning & Reviews
Introduction to Testing & QA
- Basics of Software Testing
- Types of Testing: Functional, UAT, Regression
- Creating Simple Test Cases
- Collaborating with QA Teams
Tools for Business Analysts
- Requirement Documentation Tools: Google Docs, MS Word
- Project Management Tools: JIRA, Trello
- Process Modeling Tools: Lucidchart, MS Visio
- Collaboration Tools: Confluence, Slack
Practical Mini Projects
- Mini Project 1: Gather requirements for a simple web or mobile app
- Mini Project 2: Create process flow diagrams for a basic business scenario
- Mini Project 3: Analyze sample data and generate a report
Career Guidance & Interview Preparation
- Resume Building for Freshers in BA Roles
- Common Entry-Level BA Interview Questions
- How to Present Projects and Case Studies
- Overview of Entry-Level Certifications: ECBA, CBAP (Beginner Level)
Learning Outcomes for Freshers
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Business Analyst.
- Gather and document requirements effectively.
- Create simple process models and user stories.
- Analyze data and generate basic business reports.
- Be ready for entry-level BA interviews and projects.
