Introduction to Business Analysis

By DeEtta Jennings - Balthazar

Before most technology or business process changes can be implemented, business analysis is essential. Business analysis helps an organization to improve how it conducts its functions and activities in order to better support customers. Business analysis focuses on identifying requirements in the context of helping organizations to achieve strategic goals. This quick start guide was developed as an introduction to business analysis. Written by a business analyst with over 20 years of industry experience, this guide will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of business analysis fundamentals and the value of a business analyst within an organization. You will learn how to define the business needs and apply the most effective tools and techniques to elicit, analyze and communicate requirements to business stakeholders and project teams. In this guide I use a variety of graphical examples, templates and artifacts based on real world work experience to provide step-by-step guide to conducting business analysis.

• Language: English
• Publisher: DeEtta Jennings - Balthazar
• Release date: Jul 19, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005626488

DeEtta Jennings - Balthazar

DeEtta Balthazar has over 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field. She has managed a broad array of technology projects in industries ranging from financial, airline, healthcare, retail, and education. Her background includes Project and Product Management, Business/Systems Analysis and Business Intelligence. She holds a master’s degree in Adult Education and a dual bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Marketing. She is a Certified Agile Product Manager and Business Analyst.

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Introduction to Business Analysis

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About the Author

DeEtta Jennings-Balthazar

Certified Business Analyst, Agile Product Management Certification

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DeEtta Balthazar has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology field. She is the Owner/CEO of E-Choice Solutions, a technology consulting firm. Her background includes Product and Project Management, Business Analysis, and Corporate Training.

Education

Walden University | Doctorate, Educational Technology & Design (2024)

Jones International University | Master, Adult Education

Northwood University | Management Information Systems

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Table of Contents

Introduction

About the Author

Chapter 1: Overview of Business Analysis

What is Business Analysis

What is a Business Analyst

Business Analyst Vs System Analyst

Chapter 2: Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis

What is a Stakeholder

Steps for Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis

Chapter 3: Conducting Analysis

Performing a Gap Analysis

Conducting As Is

Conducting Future State

Chapter 4: Project Engagement

Project Life-Cycle

Types of Projects

Engaging with Project Team

Chapter 5: Eliciting Requirements

What Are Requirements

Requirement Types

Requirement Gathering Techniques

Documenting Requirements

Business Analyst Checklist

Business Analyst Tools and Resources

Frequently Used Terms

Introduction

Before most technology or business process changes can be implemented, business analysis is essential. Business analysis helps an organization to improve how it conducts its functions and activities in order to better support customers. Business analysis focuses on identifying requirements in the context of helping organizations to achieve strategic goals. This quick start guide was developed as an introduction to business analysis. Written by a business analyst with over 20 years of industry experience, this guide will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of business analysis fundamentals and the value of a business analyst within an organization. You will learn how to define the business needs and apply the most effective tools and techniques