Business Analysis Essentials

5.0
2 reviews
  • The Metadata Training Business Analysis Essentials Course was a great overview of the industry. The tutor made the course material even more relevant by drawing on his own high level experience of Business Analysis, and that of others in the group. As the course was completed over a weekend I was able to gain the qualification without taking any time out of the office. The supportive small group setting meant I was able to put new ideas learnt straight into practice in the workplace. My employer was delighted with the results of the course, and the real efficiency gains we were able to achieve after the course. I have since been able to influence the direction of transformation reviews in my organisation to include elements of the Soft Systems Methodology as well as our existing Lean Thinking. The course was great value, much cheaper than hiring in consultants, and the knowledge is now invested within the team.
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  • This course was a great overview of the industry. The tutor made the course material even more relevant by drawing on his own high level experience of Business Analysis, and that of others in the group. As the course was completed over a weekend I was able to gain the qualification without taking any time out of the office. The supportive small group setting meant I was able to put new ideas learnt straight into practice in the workplace. My employer was delighted with the results of the course, and the real efficiency gains we were able to achieve after the course. I have since been able to influence the direction of transformation reviews in my organisation to include elements of the Soft Systems Methodology as well as our existing Lean Thinking. The course was great value, much cheaper than hiring in consultants, and the knowledge is now invested within the team.
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Course

In London

£ 795 + VAT

Description

  • Duration

    2 Days

Provides Business Analysts with the skills they need to become effective business analysts. The course gives you the ability to investigate business systems and apply analysis techniques in order to analyse and model business systems. You will understand how you can identify business improvements. We are a relatively small company with low overheads which enables us to offer courses at highly competitive prices but this does not mean any compromise on quality. We care passionately about what we do and are keen to ensure that everyone attending our courses derives the maximum benefit. Suitable for: Graduates

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London
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26-30 York Way, N1 9AA

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London
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150 Bayswater Road Bayswater London, W2 4RT

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5.0
  • The Metadata Training Business Analysis Essentials Course was a great overview of the industry. The tutor made the course material even more relevant by drawing on his own high level experience of Business Analysis, and that of others in the group. As the course was completed over a weekend I was able to gain the qualification without taking any time out of the office. The supportive small group setting meant I was able to put new ideas learnt straight into practice in the workplace. My employer was delighted with the results of the course, and the real efficiency gains we were able to achieve after the course. I have since been able to influence the direction of transformation reviews in my organisation to include elements of the Soft Systems Methodology as well as our existing Lean Thinking. The course was great value, much cheaper than hiring in consultants, and the knowledge is now invested within the team.
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  • This course was a great overview of the industry. The tutor made the course material even more relevant by drawing on his own high level experience of Business Analysis, and that of others in the group. As the course was completed over a weekend I was able to gain the qualification without taking any time out of the office. The supportive small group setting meant I was able to put new ideas learnt straight into practice in the workplace. My employer was delighted with the results of the course, and the real efficiency gains we were able to achieve after the course. I have since been able to influence the direction of transformation reviews in my organisation to include elements of the Soft Systems Methodology as well as our existing Lean Thinking. The course was great value, much cheaper than hiring in consultants, and the knowledge is now invested within the team.
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Hannah Morton

5.0
03/05/2011
What I would highlight: The Metadata Training Business Analysis Essentials Course was a great overview of the industry. The tutor made the course material even more relevant by drawing on his own high level experience of Business Analysis, and that of others in the group. As the course was completed over a weekend I was able to gain the qualification without taking any time out of the office. The supportive small group setting meant I was able to put new ideas learnt straight into practice in the workplace. My employer was delighted with the results of the course, and the real efficiency gains we were able to achieve after the course. I have since been able to influence the direction of transformation reviews in my organisation to include elements of the Soft Systems Methodology as well as our existing Lean Thinking. The course was great value, much cheaper than hiring in consultants, and the knowledge is now invested within the team.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Hannah Morton

5.0
03/05/2011
What I would highlight: This course was a great overview of the industry. The tutor made the course material even more relevant by drawing on his own high level experience of Business Analysis, and that of others in the group. As the course was completed over a weekend I was able to gain the qualification without taking any time out of the office. The supportive small group setting meant I was able to put new ideas learnt straight into practice in the workplace. My employer was delighted with the results of the course, and the real efficiency gains we were able to achieve after the course. I have since been able to influence the direction of transformation reviews in my organisation to include elements of the Soft Systems Methodology as well as our existing Lean Thinking. The course was great value, much cheaper than hiring in consultants, and the knowledge is now invested within the team.
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Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Teachers and trainers (2)

Edward Goldstraw

Edward Goldstraw

Trainer

Ed started as an accountant then moved into installing financial systems and diversified into industries as varied as teleselling and estate agency before specialising for a while in Enterprise Resource Planning systems for engineering and aircraft maintenance. He has devised courses for and trained about 1,000 people and regularly takes new qualifications to keep up to date with his fields of interest. These have included an M. Sc, in Information Systems, PRINCE 2TM Practitioners and the Business Analysis diplomas.

Mike Goodland

Mike Goodland

Lecturer/Trainer

Dr Mike Goodland has been working in IT for over 20 years as a business analyst, consultant, trainer, author and university lecturer. He was instrumental in the development of business analysis and systems development methods for the UK government and his books on that method (SSADM) have sold more than 40,000 copies. Mike has developed courses that have been sold to many organisations and has considerable practical experience through working as a consultant on many key strategic projects.

Course programme

Holders of the ISEB Certificate in Business Analysis Essentials should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of business strategy and strategic analysis techniques
  • Act as effective members of a team investigating an organisation’s business systems with a view to recommending business improvements.
  • Apply techniques in order to analyse and model business systems.
  • Understand how recommendations for business improvement may be identified.
  • Assist in the production of a rigorous business case covering the development and implementation of business changes.
  • Identify how business requirements may be supported by IT systems.

Exams may be taken either at the end of the course or, if the candidate wishes time for additional study, at a later date.

Course Syllabus

  • Business analysis rationale
    • What is a business system
    • The place of business analysis
    • Business analysis versus systems analysis
    • Approaches to business analysis
  • Strategic analysis in context
    • Understanding the organisation's strengths and weaknesses
    • External analysis - PESTLE
    • Internal analysis - Resource Audit
    • Building a comprehensive SWOT analysis
  • A project approach to business analysis
    • Business analysis studies as projects
    • Terms of reference and project initiation
    • Assuring business benefit
  • Understanding the situation/issues
    • Types of business 'problem'
    • Rich pictures
    • Defining the problem
    • Review of investigation techniques
  • Business perspectives
    • Business perspective - introduction
    • Defining the perspective - CATWOE
  • Analysing and modelling the business activities
    • Modelling business activities
    • Five types of business activity
    • Modelling multiple perspectives
    • Decomposing activities
    • Validating the business activity model
    • End-to-end process maps
  • Creative problem solving
    • Barriers to creativity
    • Brainstorming
    • Stimulating creative thinking
  • Identifying potential solutions
    • Exploring the gap between the current and desired situation
    • Areas for business improvement (structure, processes, people)
    • Holistic approach to business solutions
    • Discussion of business change programmes
  • Making the business case
    • Contents of a business case
    • Options
    • Costs and benefits
    • Impacts and risks
    • Payback and discounted cash flow
    • Presenting the business case
  • Course summary and review
    • Review of concepts and approaches covered

Additional information

Career opportunities: Become a business analyst
Students per class: 9

Business Analysis Essentials

£ 795 + VAT