Business Analyst Course in Bangalore

Business Analyst Course in Bangalore

Trainer Profile

"Currently working as a Project Manager with over 8 years of professional experience in the IT industry.  Successfully mentored and placed more than 100 students in Business Analyst and related roles across the globe. Certified Agile Coach, specializing in Agile methodologies, project management, and Business Analysis. Training focuses on practical, real-world scenarios, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills needed to excel in the careers."

Business Analyst - Course Content

Module 1: Foundation in Business Analysis

Introduction to Technical Business Analysis

• What is a Technical Business Analyst?
• Roles & Responsibilities for a Technical BA
• Importance of BAs in IT Projects
• Differentiating BA, PO, and Scrum Master Roles

IT Systems and Software Development

• Understanding IT Systems & Architecture
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Module 2: Agile Methodologies and Estimation Techniques

Agile vs. Waterfall Model

• Comparison of Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• End-to-End Agile Process
• Categorization of Epics, Stories, Sub-Tasks, and Defects
• Agile Ceremonies and the BA/PO Role in Each Event

Requirement Gathering Techniques

• Elicitation Techniques for Technical Requirements
• Interviews, Workshops, Document Analysis, etc
• Functional & Non-Functional Requirements

Documentation

• Writing User Stories
• Creating ER Diagrams
• Use Cases
• Wireframes and Prototyping Tools
• Comprehensive Case Study: BRD, FRS, SRS

Business Analysis Primer

• Defining a Project
• Identifying Key Stakeholders
• Understanding Business Analysis
• The Role of a Business Analyst
• Overview of SDLC Models
• IIBA'S BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas

Strategy Analysis

• What is Strategy Analysis?
• Steps Involved in Strategy Analysis
• Business Cases and ROI Calculations
• Real-Time Case Studies

Defining the Scope

• In-Scope vs. Out-of-Scope
• Techniques to Define the Scope
• Use Case and Context Diagrams

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

• Preparing a BA Plan
• Task List and Time Estimate Analysis
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Importance/Influence Matrix, RACI
• Communication: Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting BA Performance

Requirements Elicitation

• Understanding the 4 Types of Requirements per BABOK
• Guidelines and Steps for Requirements Elicitation
• Developing a Requirements Questionnaire
• 15 Elicitation Techniques
• Interviewing Clients

Requirements Life Cycle Management

• Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Maintaining and Prioritizing Requirements
• Prioritization Techniques
• Managing Requirements Changes
• Scope Creep and CCB
• Approval, Verification, and Validation of Requirements
• Requirements Management and Communication

Gap Analysis and Market Research

• Process of Gap Analysis
• Market Research Techniques
• Conducting SWOT Analysis

Team Working Agreements

• Definition of Ready (DOR) & Definition of Done (DOD)
• Release Notes

Story Pointing and Estimation Techniques

• Story Point Estimations
• Understanding Velocity and Capacity
• Backlog and Iteration/Sprint Planning

Module 3: Technical Skills for Business Analysts

Integration with APIs

• Understanding Different Types of Integration
• Types of APIs
• Using Postman for API Testing

SQL for Business Analysts

• Importance of SQL for BAS
• Efficient Use of SQL
• Understanding RDBMS and SQL Concepts

Data Visualization

• Using Power BI/Tableau for Data Visualization
• Creating Insightful Reports 

Environments and Testing

• Different Types of Environments
• Excel/Jira Reporting and Metrics
• Role of a BA in Data Warehousing and Reporting Projects
• Essential Excel Skills for BAs

Role Clarification and Daily Tasks

• Differences in Roles: BA, PO, Scrum Master
• A Day in the Life of a Tech BA/PO/Scrum Master

Career Preparation and Support

• Resume Building and Job Application Tips
• Interview Preparation: Tips and Common Questions
• Mock Interviews and Ongoing Interview Support
• Post-Job Support and Guidance for Sustaining in the Role