Description
This course is based on content and student kit provided by ITCourseware, LLC.
Course Objective
This content is endorsed by IIBA. (International Institute of Business Analysis). From core fundamentals and technical design to quality assurance and implementation, Bringing Business Solutions to Life helps Business Analysts master all the important processes they are likely to encounter when launching new systems. This two-day workshop begins by reviewing the Business Analysts role throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, and then fills in all the important details. Every key theme along the way is taught using an experiential approach, including how Business Analysts can participate more effectively in the implementation process; how they can ensure that project requirements have been implemented completely; and what tools and techniques are available in the later phases of a project that can help ensure more successful implementations.
Target Student
Business Analysts interested in learning about those activities related to successfully launching a new system, with its accompanying process and organizational change.
Duration
2 days.
Prerequisites
Fast Start® in Business Systems Analysis, Survival Skills for Analysts, Mastering the Requirements Process.
Course Content
1. Introduction
The Scope of Implementation
The Scope of Business Analysis
The System Development Life Cycle and this Workshop
2. The Fundamentals
Critical Success Factors
Managing Requirements Change
Requirements Validation
Traceability
Measuring Success
A way to measure success
Real World Application
3. Technical Design
The Design Phase
Key Activities
Designing Usability into the Solution
Generating Technical Alternatives
Build or Buy
Schedule and Resource Considerations
Strategic Considerations
Evaluating Alternatives and Selecting the Solution
After the Decision
Technical Specification
Real World Application
4. Testing
The Test Phase
Solution Validation
Key Activities
The Test Plan
The Test Case
From Use Cases to Test Cases
Types of Test
Real World Application
5. Implementation
The Implementation Phase
Key Activities
Impact Analysis
Performing the Impact Analysis
Thinking about Change
Managing the Transition
Key Elements of the Plan
Implement the Solution
Assess Readiness to Accept the Solution
Go/ No Go Decision
Real World Application
6. Follow Through
The Follow Through Phase
Key Activities
Project Closing
Post-Mortem – Lessons Learned
Perform Post Implementation Reviews
Monitor Solution Performance Against Targets
Support the Implementation
Enhancement Requests
Real World Application
