Business Analysis Modeling Skills & Techniques

Learn to create Process Flowcharts, Use Cases, SWOT, RACI Matrices, Org Charts, User Stories, and more! - IIBA Endorsed

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Udemy
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English
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Data & Analytics
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63,901
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6.5 hours
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Jul 2023
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What you will learn

Create EIGHT different visual models including Process Flowcharts, Use Cases, SWOT Analysis, RACI Matrix, Org Charts, Scoring Matrix, Stakeholder Maps, and more

Understand how visual modeling can help in daily requirement activities.

Ability to read and create important business and technical visual models.

Utilize visual modeling to make requirements come alive.

Ability to choose the best visual model to aid in various situations.

Increase your project success by giving your stakeholders a clearer understanding of your vision.

Confidently explain and demonstrate the uses of visual models in an interview.

Description

Looking to get ECBA®, CCBA®, or CBAP® certified or recertified? - This course qualifies for 6 PD Hours/CDUs!

LEARN WHAT EMPLOYERS CONSIDER “ONE OF THOSE MOST IN-DEMAND SKILLS” THEY LOOK FOR IN A BUSINESS ANALYST TODAY.

Discover exactly how to become one of these invaluable employees by learning how to “model” – the art of making complex thoughts, ideas, requirements, and processes easier to grasp by putting them into graphical formats that anyone can understand.

This course will teach you the basics of eight of the most popular modeling techniques in the industry.

  • Process Flowcharts

  • SWOT Analysis

  • Use Cases

  • User Stories

  • Stakeholder Maps

  • RACI Matrices

  • Scoring Matrices

  • Organizational Charts

Course enrollment grants you lifetime access, with no expiration, to all the course lectures, activities, handouts, and quizzes. In addition, you’ll also receive 1-on-1 support for any questions or uncertainties that come up. And this all comes with a money-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Just ask the students who’ve already taken this course:

"The course is very enlightening and the tutor is amazing. He breaks down everything you need to know to the minutest detail which makes it really easy to understand. This is my third course by Jeremy and I have no regrets.” - Adebukonla

“The course is great. I would say this is the best course in online which can fully explain a lot of techniques in-depth. The instructor is a true professional of his work and can easily explain different sophisticated concepts. This course is highly recommended as well as the BA Guide's other courses.” – Aykhan

“Excellent course!! Not only does the course click on all cylinders with insight information, but it also contains all the presentation and templates Jeremy discusses, which he walks you through. I would recommend this course for beginners as well as season veterans needing a refresher.” - Curtis


The BA Guide’s TEACH, SHOW, DO technique

This course makes use of The BA Guide’s TEACH, SHOW, DO technique – a method I’ve developed over my years of experience in the industry training and managing Business Analysts. This technique will help ensure you with total comprehension of the topic at hand and maximum information retention long after the course is finished.

  • TEACH – You first learn the concept, in detail, from the ground up. But I won’t simply teach you the concept in isolation – you’ll learn HOW and WHEN to use it too.

  • SHOW – Once you fully understand the concept, we enhance that by walking you step-by-step through real-world examples – so you can see exactly how the concept would pan out if you were to apply it in the real world.

  • DO – Firmly cement everything you’ve learned so far and put your new knowledge to the test by completing the included activities and quizzes. Validate you’ve fully understood the concept and greatly increase your ability to retain the information you’ve learned.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn” – Benjamin Franklin


What bonuses are included?

Of course, anyone who has studied one of my courses before will know, it simply wouldn’t be a course by The BA Guide if I didn’t include some value-packed bonus material!

As well as teaching you the fundamentals of these eight modeling techniques, you’ll also gain access to the following modeling templates that you are free to download and use for current and future projects:

  • SWOT Analysis Template

  • Scoring Matrix Template

  • Stakeholder Map Template

  • RACI Matrix Template

  • Org Chart Template

  • Use Case Template

  • User Story Template

In addition to all the tools you’ll need to learn and use these modeling techniques, you’ll also get a foot into the industry by way of an industry expert

I’m not just the instructor who wrote this course, I will also act as both a resource and a mentor to guide you to a long and rewarding career in Business Analysis!


Still not convinced?

" So glad I have decided to go with, The BA Guide. This was a total package and what a bang for my buck! I have already purchased his other courses to continue my BA education. Thank you Jeremy for the great curriculum and real-world expertise​.” - Bohdan

“The instructor is clear, easy to understand, shows very good understanding of the subject matter. Real life example was provided with detail explanation. I don't want to sound like a billboard; however, this is not a pp presentation, it is real teaching. Highly recommended Thanks” – Patrick


Why should I enroll?

If you’re an aspiring Business Analyst these skills will give your resume a huge boost as well as provide you with the knowledge to confidently answer any related interview questions.

For current Business Analysts, these skills will help ensure that project team members and stakeholders will have a clearer understanding of your vision thanks to your new-found ability to clearly explain complicated plans and concepts – overall resulting in more successful projects.

Finally, I believe in respecting my students’ time – and I want to teach you what you need to know to successfully utilize these models without bogging you down in unnecessary details or theory. That’s why the visual modeling techniques taught in this course are taught with no fluff added.


And if you’re still not sure – here’s my promise to you:

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee! That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, I’ll give you a refund – no questions asked!

By the end of this course, you’ll have a concrete understanding of the fundamentals of the eight most popular modeling techniques, allowing you to easily explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable way to anyone, regardless of their role or lack of knowledge on the subject.

So, if you’re looking for an edge over the competition and want to learn what most employers consider the most in-demand skill they look for a Business Analyst today, enroll now and start learning the essential skills and techniques of modeling.

Content

Welcome to the Course!

Course Summary
IMPORTANT LINKS - Please review and bookmark

Introduction to Visual Modeling

Visual Modeling Concepts
Udemy Review System
Course Downloads
Instructions: Opening the XML Files

SWOT Analysis

Introduction to SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis Breakdown - Data Sources
SWOT Analysis Breakdown - S
SWOT Analysis Breakdown - W
SWOT Analysis Breakdown - O
SWOT Analysis Breakdown - T
Analyze Your Findings
SWOT Analysis Practical Walkthrough
SWOT Analysis Template Explained
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (SWOT Analysis)

Use Cases

Introduction to Use Cases
Written Use Case Overview
Use Case Elements Breakdown - System
Use Case Elements Breakdown - Actor
Use Case Elements Breakdown - Use Case
Use Case Elements Breakdown - Associations & Dependencies
Steps to Create a Use Case
Use Case Practical Exercise
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (Use Cases)

Organization Chart

Introduction to the Organization Chart
Creating a Basic Organization Chart using Visio
Another Practical Example using Visio
A Third Practical Example using Visio
Creating a Basic Organization Chart using Excel
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (Organizational Chart)
Understanding Org Chart Tiers

Stakeholder Map & RACI Matrix

READ THIS FIRST: Information about these visual models
Introduction to Identify and Manage Stakeholders
The Stakeholder Map and its Purpose
Identify and Categorize Stakeholders
Stakeholder Map Template Walkthrough
Don't have Visio? We've got you covered
Stakeholder Map Practical Exercise
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (Stakeholder Map)
RACI Matrix Overview
Creating a RACI Matrix
RACI Matrix Creation Practical Example (PART 1 OF 2)
RACI Matrix Creation Practical Example (PART 2 OF 2)
RACI Matrix Quiz

Scoring Matrix

WATCH THIS FIRST: Provides clarification on the naming of the technique
Scoring Matrix Basics
Definitive Template Walkthrough and Practical Exercise
Rating Template Walkthrough and Practical Exercise
Weighted Template Walkthrough and Practical Exercise
Template Wrap-Up
Step-by-Step Process to Create the Perfect Scoring Matrix
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (Scoring Matrix)

Process Flowcharts

Process Flowchart Section Summary
Process Flowcharts Defined
Breaking down Flowchart Symbols
Suggested Verbs for Process Names
Understanding Flowchart Layers/Levels
BPMN vs UML
7 Steps to Create a Process Flowchart
Process Flowchart Practical Example 1
Process Flowchart Practical Example 2
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (Process Flowcharts)

User Stories

User Stories Summary
User Stories Definition
User Stories Structure
User Stories Key Characteristics
User Stories Additional Examples
User Stories Acceptance Criteria
User Stories Epics
User Stories Documentation
User Stories Creation Process
User Stories Practical Example
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Now It's Your Turn (User Stories)

Bonus Section

Bonus Lecture: What's Next?

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Reviews

Glenn
October 11, 2023
So far it looks like it will be beneficial. I'm only on step 8 of Section 3 out of 10 sections, so it's hard to give a totally accurate review.
Karansingh
October 4, 2023
Overall its a good experience , but i wish more practical tools should be added in the content which are using now a days for analysis with more practical example. I hope this will workout. Thanks!
Rasmus
October 2, 2023
Watching at 2x speed because it's so slow, the information could easily be found online for free and one could expect a more pedagogical way than just reading from an extensive powerpoint
Irene
September 20, 2023
Well elaborated and clear topics and knowledgeable instructors are the most amazing parts of my learning journey at Udemy
Lorena
August 31, 2023
Los diagramas de caso de uso, mapa de stakeholders ya fueron abordados en el curso de fundamentos de BA por lo cual me resultó una pérdida de tiempo Respecto al uso de VISio, lo puedo encontrar fácilmente en youtube
Šárka
August 30, 2023
I liked the exercises, that was probably the best part of the course. I also appreciate that we had some resources to download and work with. Now the cons (that can however be very subjective) are: - some of the topics could be described in much more detail, whilst others (for example organization chart) could be explained in two or three videos max. - I played the videos on 1.5 speed and at times it still felt too slow :). Overall I liked the course for giving me a general knowledge about different BA modeling techniques I can focus on in my further education
Gaurav
August 14, 2023
It was well explained and Ease to understand the basic concept of 1step of BA. Surely recommended for understanding basics.
Susan
July 21, 2023
I love the resources given. I am taken this at www.thebaguide.com as well as on Udemy. Susan Morrison
Adina
July 14, 2023
This course offers a very well-explained insight on BA Modelling techniques, with very useful practical examples.
Lerato
July 13, 2023
I found this course easy to follow and practical. I would recommend if you want to easily understand the modelling concepts.
April
July 6, 2023
Very informational and the instructor does a wonderful job of providing detailed information of each topic.
Augustine
June 29, 2023
Been an amazing experience, wish we could have more practice examples too or in an additional material.
Victoria
June 28, 2023
the learning process is straightforward. Trainer always tries to come up with a comprehensive example. I love the jokes he makes, it feels like a friend is teaching you.
Abdul
June 5, 2023
It is very basic course, not recommended for a graduate. I am a qualified CA and I already knew most of the things. So very little value addition. Also I believe in many areas more explanation was provided then needed thus consuming a lot of time.
Peter
May 17, 2023
Thorough grounding on the principles and clear insight into how these techniques should be used through experience

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