Empower your career with precision and insight by mastering the fundamentals of business analysis.

Designed to equip learners with essential skills and knowledge, this course dives into the core principles and practices of business analysis. From understanding business needs to stakeholder management and requirements validation, each concept covered in this course is carefully crafted to foster proficiency in this critical discipline.

Through a blend of theoretical concepts, real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions, participants will gain key insights into the role of business analysis in driving organizational success.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand business analysis's role and significance, impacting strategic objectives and success.
• Develop proficiency in identifying, eliciting, and prioritizing business needs, distinguishing them from solutions effectively.
• Master requirements analysis, including gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements, using tools such as stakeholder analysis, SWOT analysis, and use case modeling.
• Learn strategies for effective stakeholder engagement, managing expectations, and conflict resolution.
• Acquire skills in validating and verifying requirements to align with business objectives, utilizing techniques such as prototyping, requirements traceability, and facilitating testing methodologies.
• Explore various business analysis tools and techniques, including data modeling and process mapping, for application throughout the process.
• Apply learned concepts to real-world scenarios, gain insights into career paths, and access resources for further professional development.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in business analysis. It is ideal for individuals aspiring to become business analysts, as well as current business analysts looking to solidify their foundational understanding and sharpen their analytical abilities. Additionally, professionals from diverse backgrounds, including project management, consulting, and IT, who collaborate with or oversee business analysts, will find value in gaining insights into the principles and practices of business analysis. Whether you're a recent graduate entering the workforce or a seasoned professional aiming to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape, this course offers essential tools and expertise to excel in the field of business analysis.

Instructor(s)

Morgan Lee

Morgan Lee joined Memorial University's Faculty of Business Administration in the Fall 2023 semester as an instructor in Project Management. Prior to joining the Faculty of Business Administration, Morgan graduated from the Masters of Technology Management program at the Marine Institute. Morgan is a PMI-certified Agile Project Manager, an IIBA Certified Business Analysis Practitioner, and a Project Management Specialist for Nasdaq/Verafin.

Morgan has more than 20 years of Project Management and Business Analysis experience, primarily in telecommunication, software development, and Information Technology, and has worked with several organizations and consulting firms in Canada, the United States, and the UK.