Business Analysis - Foundation

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Duration
3 days

For companies and job seekers:
this course is 100% fundable!

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Course Language
English

Training Solutions
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Business analysis is rapidly gaining importance as digital processes demand faster, clearer, and more reliable decisions. This training combines modern methods with practical insights and provides a solid understanding of efficient analysis work.

Key content

Tasks and roles in the analysis process.
Structured requirements definition and validation.
Modeling techniques for processes and data.
Quality criteria for robust analysis.
Communication between departments and IT.

Prerequisite
Basic knowledge of business processes or IT is an advantage.

Target group
People from business, IT, or project environments who want to provide structured support for analysis processes.

A compact introduction that provides orientation, teaches modern working methods, and lays a professional foundation for effective business analysis.

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Course content

Course introduction

Getting to know each other
Overview of the course
Learning objectives of the course
Course structure
Course agenda
Introduction to business analysis
Structure and benefits of the Business Analysis Foundation
Details about the exam
Business analysis certification scheme

What is a business analysis?

Intention and context
The origins of business analysis
The development of business analysis
The scope of business analysis
A holistic approach
The role and responsibilities of the business analyst

The skills of a business analyst

Personal qualities
Business knowledge
Professional techniques
The development of skills

strategy analysis

The context for strategy
The definition of strategy
Development of strategy
External environmental analysis
Internal environmental influences
SWOT analysis
Implementation of strategy

Process model for business analysis

An approach to problem solving
Stages of the business analysis process model
Objectives of the stages of the process model
Procedures for each stage of the process model
Techniques used within each process model phase

Technical investigations

Interviews
Observation
Workshops
Scenarios
Prototypes
Quantitative approaches
Documenting the current situation

Stakeholder analysis and management

Stakeholder categories and identification
Analysis of interest groups
Strategies for stakeholder management
Management of interest groups
Understanding stakeholder perspectives
Business activity models

Business process modeling

Organizational context
An alternative view of an organization
The organizational view of business processes
Values
Process models
Analysis of the current process model
Improvement of business processes (target business process)

Definition of the solution

Gab analysis
Introduction to enterprise architecture
Definition of enterprise architecture
Enterprise architecture techniques

Business and financial arguments

The business case in the project life cycle
Identification of options
Assessing the feasibility of the project
Structure of a business case
Evaluation of investments

Determination of requirements

A framework for requirements engineering
Actors in requirements gathering
Requirements gathering
Requirements analysis
Validation of requirements

Documenting and managing requirements

The requirements document
The requirements catalog
Management of requirements

Modeling the requirements

Modeling of system functions
Modeling of system data

Delivery of requirements

Provision of the solution
Context
Life cycles

The provision of the enterprise solution

The role of the BA in the corporate change lifecycle
Design phase
Implementation phase
Realization phase

Your training will be 100% funded

Our funding schemes are available exclusively to participants who live or work in Germany. Funding is not available outside Germany.

For career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those looking to advance their careers, specialists, etc.

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Frequently asked questions

What is business analysis and why is it important?

Business analysis helps to understand and improve business processes in a targeted manner. It bridges the gap between business needs and IT solutions—for greater efficiency and clear decisions.

Who is the Business Analysis – Foundation training course suitable for?

Ideal for anyone working at the interface between business and IT: project participants, specialists, analysts, or newcomers to the field of process management.

What content does Business Analysis – Foundation cover?

Key topics such as requirements analysis, process modeling, stakeholder management, solution evaluation, and business analysis methods are covered.

What prior knowledge is necessary to get started?

Experience in business or IT is helpful but not essential. The training is aimed at beginners and people with some initial project experience.

What certification can be achieved?

Upon successful completion, internationally recognized BCS certification is possible. It forms the basis for further qualifications in the field of business analysis.

How does business analysis help in everyday working life?

It ensures clear requirements, optimizes processes, and improves communication between departments and IT—for greater project success and better workflows.

What distinguishes business analysis from project management?

Business analysis focuses on requirements and solutions, while project management focuses on planning and implementation. The two complement each other, but pursue different goals.

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