Course Title: Introduction to Business Analysis

Course Objective: To introduce students to the basics of business analysis, to provide an overview of the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) Guide.

Course duration: 8 academic hours.

Course description: The course “Introduction to Business Analysis” is intended for those who want to understand what business analysis is, what is its role in modern business management, including in the context of software development, what methods and techniques are used in business analysis.

Course program:

1. Business analysis: definition, goals, objectives.
2. The role of a business analyst in an organization.
3. International Institute of Business Analysis Today.
4. Introduction to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) Guide.
5. Methods and techniques of business analysis.
6. Familiarity with the main business analytics tools: Excel, JIRA, etc.
7. Business analysis process: collecting and analyzing data, setting goals, making recommendations.
8. Types of reporting in business analysis: dashboards, charts, reports.
9. Cases from the practice of business analysis.
10. Business Analysis Certification Review.

Course Format: The course will be conducted in the format of lectures and practical exercises, including the solution of cases, problems and group discussions.

Course Audience: The course is intended for beginner business analysts, systems analysts, project managers, product owners, and anyone interested in business analysis and wants to learn how to apply it in their work.

Requirements for students: Basic knowledge of working with a computer is required for successful completion of the course.