BCS Agile Business Analysis

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In London-City and Birmingham

£ 1,395 + VAT

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This course is aimed at experienced business analysts who wish to understand how business analysis is applied within the context of the Agile philosophy, principles and techniques. Delegates will use their existing business analysis knowledge and experience to explore how this is employed within an Agile business environment.  Key areas discussed include: The Agile PhilosophyThe Agile ManifestoHolistic and Lean thinkingAgile principlesAgile Methods and Techniques The course is based around a realistic case study, enabling delegates to practise applying the Agile approach within a business analysis scenario. To find out more about the content of the course Learning Objectives This course prepares participants to sit the examination leading to the BCS Professional Certificate in Agile Business Analysis which is held on the final afternoon of the course.

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Birmingham ((select))
B3 2HJ

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On request
London-City ((select))
EC3V 9LJ

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On request

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Subjects

  • Lean
  • Business Analysis

Course programme

The course takes place over 3 days. Refreshments and lunch are provided free of charge to participants.

The Agile Philosophy

  • The history of Agile and Agile Software Development
  • The Agile Manifesto
  • Agile components (principles, methods & techniques)
  • Agile in the business context
  • Lean Business Analysis Service, system and Lean thinking)

Agile Principles
  • Collaborative working
  • Self-organizing teams
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Iterative development/Incremental delivery
  • Plan for, and build in change

Agile Methods
  • History of Agile Methods
  • Linear (defined) Vs Agile (empirical) methods
  • Evolution of Agile methods
  • Agile methods – DSDM, UP, SCRUM, XP, Lean Software
  • BA role in Agile

Understanding Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder groups
  • Understanding the customer
  • Agile BA role in stakeholder engagement and management

Agile Modelling
  • Purpose and principles behind Agile Modelling
  • The hierarchy of models (business view to system component)
  • Prioritisation using MoSCoW
  • Decomposing and organizing business goals

Agile Techniques
  • User stories and roles
  • Managing requirements with the solution backlog
  • Estimating story points
  • Managing the iterations (Planning, aligning, traceability, velocity)
  • BA role in agile projects
  • Storyboarding/scenarios/prototyping
  • Creating a kanban board


Agile BA Planning

Scaling Agile
  • Constraining factors
  • The system of interest

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