Fundamentals of Business Analysis: Section 5 Materials
Section 5 Slides
These are the slides from section 5 (Transforming Requirements).
Analysis & Modeling Cheat-Sheet
This handy one-pager lists all the analysis and modeling methods used in the course, describes when to use them, and gives you guidance on how/when to share them with stakeholders.
Decision Table Hand-Out
If you want to avoid the complex formulas in weighted decision tables, you'll probably want to download this Excel spreadsheet as a starting point.
Stakeholder Needs Analysis Template
Another handy template that makes it easier to figure out what stakeholders' needs are, how they conflict, and how to find a solution that makes everyone happy.
Case Study: Working with Crazy Stakeholders
This is a good overview and case study of how to work with stakeholders with unrealistic expectations. It's a must-read.
Hint: They're not really crazy, after all.
$10 Coupon for Working with Use Cases
There is a LOT more to cover with use cases than what we have in the Fundamentals course. If you want a deep-dive into one of the most powerful methods in business analysis, check this one out.
$10 Coupon for Intro to Business Process Modeling
BPM is a must-have skill for any Business Analyst. If you want to see how to model the processes in your enterprise -- and fix those processes -- you'll want to check out this course.
UML for the IT Business Analyst
Fantastic book by Howard Podeswa. Covers UML in a very practical way with lots of examples.
