BA Workshop Course Book

Official Course Book for the Most Comprehensive, Job-Focused Program for IT Beginners to Learn Key Skills & Essential Tools to Become a Seasoned Business Analyst: 300 PowerPoint slides from the whole course + BONUS Assignments + BONUS Online Tests .

The Practical Experience and Knowledge of the Instructors were a Big Plus for me because it helped me Groom Myself for the Real World. - Aleena Dhar, Product Owner, Agilex, Chantilly, VA

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About the Course Book

Who is This For? ||

  • Students / IT Newbies aspiring to become a Business Analyst
  • IT Folks who plan to transition into a Business Analyst
  • Working BAs seeking Formal Training to stand out from their Competition
  • Project Managers Managing a team of Business Analysts
  • NOT REQUIRED: Prior Programming Knowledge or Computer Science Degree
  • REQUIRED: Good Communication, Analytical, Documentation, People & Problem Solving Skills

Purchase Options || Printed Soft-coverPDF eBook

Cost || $39 USD. [Introductory Price, Regular $69]

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Quick Snapshot

This is the Full Course Book provided to enrolled par for the Business Analyst Workshop Course. You will get the Book  with 300 PowerPoint slides from the whole course + BONUS Assignments + BONUS Online Tests in Printed Soft-cover OR PDF version which covers course delivery materials in the following topics:

  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD): What are the Benefits of Object Oriented Approach, Examples and Application to Business Modeling
  • The Unified Modeling Language (UML): How to use UML Diagrams to represent Business Problems and Envision Feasible solutions
  • Use Case Writing: How to articulate Functional Requirements and scenarios using Main, Alternate and Exception Flows. How to integrate Business Rules and Specifications?
  • Structured Query Language (SQL): What is a database? What is a table? How to write fundamental queries for data extraction and manipulation? How to get the data you are looking for? How to modify data?
  • Entity Relationship Diagrams: How to decipher ERDs created by Development and verify Business Rules are implemented accurately.
  • Testing Fundamentals: What are the basic types, approaches and principles of software testing? How to write a descriptive Test Case?
  • Tools – Requirement Management: Using DOORS to capture, track and trace requirements: Data Accountability, Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Versioning, Baselining.
  • Tools – Repository Management (Version Control): Using ClearCase and Visual SourceSafe  to manage Requirements and Related Artifacts within an Organization.
  • Tools – Change Management: Using ClearQuest to manage Software Change Requests and Bugs, Iteration and Release Planning, Change Control Board (CCB) Process.

Why Business Analysis is One of the Most Promising Careers in Today’s Job Market
Shield Yourself from Recession! Shield Yourself from Recession!

Business Analysis Cannot be Outsourced. Business Analysis is One of the Top 10 Recession-proof jobs. It is also the Highest Paid among the 10. (85-95K) (Source: Forbes)

Increase Your Earning Potential Increase Your Earning Potential

Earn about Double the National Average. BA Average Salary is from 74K to 95K depending on Experience. Compare National Wage at Less Than 42K! (Source: Indeed.com, SSA)

Embark Upon a Growing Profession Embark Upon a Growing Profession

Evolving Discipline: Computer Systems Analyst Profession is expected to grow 20% by 2018, that is, a Total of 640,000 New Jobs by 2018! (Source: US Department of Labor)

Bank on Low Barrier of Entry into IT Bank on Low Barrier of Entry into IT

IT Beginner Friendly Field. Most Positions do not need IT/Computer Degree. The profession is technology independent so you don’t need to keep updating a new programming language.

Utilize Your Knowledge and Experience Utilize Your Knowledge and Experience

Can apply prior business / operational knowledge and experience – need not start as an entry level BA.

Benefit from a Promising Career Ladder Benefit from a Promising Career Ladder

Define your own finish line! Choose a career path based on your interests: Project/Product Manager; Release Manager; Program Manager; Business Architect;

Why Train with Requirements Inc? Learn from BA Practitioners

Training Program Created & Instructed by Experienced, Practicing Business Analyst Professionals.

We have a Proven Track Record: Over 450 BA Aspirants have been trained since 2005.
Comprehensive, All-inclusive Job-based Training Program. No Need to Enroll in Multiple, Short Courses.

We’re Beginner-Friendly and start from the Basics. No IT Pre-requisites to Attend the Program.
Four Hands-on Downloadable Tools + Four Screenshot-based tools give you the Confidence you need on the Job.

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