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- 1. Information Classification: Confidential BusinessAnalyst Overview Prepared by: Gaurav Goel
- 2. 2 Information Classification:Confidential Trends in Business Analysis Evolving Role of the Business Analyst Typical Role of BA Business Analyst and Qualities ‘Typical’ job description of a BA Need of Business Analysis When & Where are Business Analysts involved and how do they help? Career Path for a Business Analyst Certifications Topics:
- 3. 3 Information Classification:Confidential Trends in Business Analysis • The IT business analysis field has grown significantly over the last decade • Through 2014, the expectation in job growth of more than 27% (One of the Big 4 company) • Realization that projects – whether IT or non-IT - need a business analyst • Hot Jobs (CIO Magazine June 2007) • Expected shortage of skilled business analysts in Canada (Computing Canada, July 9, 2006) • The majority of BAs fall into position without training (Big Technology Company surveys) • Employers are giving preference to BAs with training/certification
- 4. 4 Information Classification:Confidential Evolving Role of the Business Analyst • “Business Analysis is the most critical phase of the project life cycle” (Vice president, major financial institution) • Companies realizing business analyst role as strategic and an essential internal function • Emphasis on enterprise analysis and large scale business processes (non-IT business analysts) • The BA role becoming more critical with globalization and outsourcing • BAs will remain in constant demand and substantial job security and compensation
- 5. 5 Information Classification:Confidential Typical Role of BA • ROI (Return on Investment) • Key Facilitator • Liaison Between Business Organization and Solution Developers • Examine Business Problem and Needs • Ensure Needs Are Valid, Understood and Met • Identify, Validate, and Document Requirements • Ensure Solutions Satisfy those Needs • Advocate for the Business
- 6. 6 Information Classification:Confidential Business Analyst and Qualities • According to International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Body of Knowledge (BOK): A business analyst works as a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information systems. The business analyst understands business problems and opportunities in the context of the requirements and recommends solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals." • There are some of the Qualities of Business: – Honesty and Integrity. It is really important to be honest and maintain integrity in all your communication. – Communication Skills. A business analyst has to have excellent communication skills. He should not mislead the people by using inappropriate words. As a Business Analyst, you spend most of your time with the direct and indirect stakeholders of the project. – Fairness and Commitment. You should be fundamentally fair and committed to the organization which you are working for. On the other hand, you should be well aware about the laws and legal procedures regarding your role. – Analytical Skills. You should be ready to take up any challenge posted by the client. – Managerial Skills. You should possess the strong managerial skills. – Negotiation skills. As a business Analyst, you should be open to negotiate with the direct and indirect stakeholders. – Renovate. By renovate, it means you should never be outdated from the market. You should be open to take up any responsibility whether it is Functional, Analytical or Business related.
- 7. 7 Information Classification:Confidential ‘Typical’ job description of a BA • Job description varies widely from organization to organization • Almost all business analysts – Gather requirements on behalf of users – Produce Specifications (usually URS, BRS, or FS) • Many BA’s – Do testing (UAT) – Write change requests for maintenance projects – Do some kind of ‘Support’ • Some BA’s – Write Business Cases – Do Project management – etc
- 8. 8 Information Classification:Confidential Need of Business Analysis Most of the project have improper Requirement definition. As a BA he will document and verify the requirement (BRS) BA along with PM will be responsible to define and manage the Scope and Risk involved in the project. (FRS). BA along with PM will be responsible for all the communication with the stakeholders. It includes both internal and external Stakeholders.
- 9. 9 Information Classification:Confidential POST-IMPLEMENTATION Business Analysts feed back to the Owner how well their measure of success has been achieved Owners defines measures of success and £targets …Business Analysts confirm & document Strategists determine the strategy to hit the targets …Business Analysts help do market research, create strategy, challenge & documentSponsors establish a Programme that delivers the strategy …Business Analysts document Programme and build the Business Case Programme Managers Institute Projects that implement the programme …Business Analysts document the Project Project Stakeholders …Business Analysts specify requirements for Projects (in the Business Model) Design Analysts design solution that satisfies the requirements …Business Analysts protect requirements & document compromises Project managers Implement solution …Business Analysts help with -Process and data migration -Cutover planning -Rollout Solution Builders & Business test solution …Business Analysts ensure tested against requirements Solution Builders build solution …Business Analysts protect requirements & document compromises Users Accept solution …Business Analysts help with -£MEASURING £BENEFITS £REALISATION When & Where are Business Analysts involved and how do they help? There is a chain of reasoning that leads from the statement of a problem to the implementation of solutions… …involving up to 10 groups of people… £Money!
- 10. 10 Information Classification:Confidential Defining Project Roles • Business Domain –Project Sponsor –Product Owner –User (Actor) –Subject Matter Expert(SME) Solution Domain Software Developer Software Tester Application Architect Database Administrator Network Architect/Engineer
- 11. 11 Information Classification:Confidential Sponsor: We’re going to the moon! Project Manager: ok, we have to plan…first off, SME’s, what do you need? SME: We’ll need a spaceship and spacesuits! Business Analysts: Do we need anything else? Business Analysts: to answer your question I need to know… Why are we going to the moon? (Problem analysis) How will we know it was a worthwhile trip? (Objectives analysis) Therefore - what will we need to ensure it is worthwhile? (Requirements analysis) Duration - For How long are you planning to stay there? (Forecasting) Developer: So we need to develop solutions for the following requirements… Example
- 12. 12 Information Classification:Confidential The Main Ingredients of a Successful and Sought After BA • Thinks and acts strategically • Understands the business domain • Customer focused • Can juggle multiple tasks • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills • Analytical and modeling skills • Understands the project life cycle • Has an understanding of technology enablers
- 13. 13 Information Classification:Confidential Career Path for a Business Analyst
- 14. 14 Information Classification:Confidential Career Path for a Business Analyst (Contd.)
- 15. 15 Information Classification:Confidential • Qualified practitioners will receive the designation – Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) This certification is designation is a professional certification for business analysis practitioners who want to be recognized for their expertise and skills by earning formal recognition. The IIBA is considering a secondary certification to meet the needs of less senior Business Analysts Membership in the IIBA is not required to take the certification examination • Minimum 3750 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK® Guide in the last seven years • Minimum 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas • Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years • Two references from a career manager, client. CCBA Certification
- 16. 16 Information Classification:Confidential • Qualified practitioners will receive the designation – Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) This certification is designed for individuals with an advanced level of knowledge and experience The IIBA is considering a secondary certification to meet the needs of less senior Business Analysts Membership in the IIBA is not required to take the certification examination • 5 years (7,500 hours) of business analysis work in the last 10 years • Demonstrated experience and expertise in at least 4 of the 6 BABOK Knowledge Areas • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent • 21 hours of BA professional development in the last 4 years • 2 professional references CBAP Certification
- 17. 17 Information Classification:Confidential • There are many organizations which are providing the certifications for BA – IIBA Most prominent institute ˃ Offering CCBA and CBAP – BCS ˃ Offering Certification in Business Analysis – PMI ˃ PMI-PBA – Other includes ˃ Expert Rating ˃ Many Universities CBAP Certification
- 18. 18 Information Classification:Confidential • http://www.batimes.com/articles/how-business-analysts-can-help-failed-projects-succeed.html • http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2014/10/bridging-the-divide-the-need-for-software-business-analyst- duality/ • http://www.modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/2143/Its-a-New-World-for-the- Business-Analyst-We-need-to-Grow-up-Fast.aspx • http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/business-analyst-skills-important/ • http://stlouis.iiba.org/download/ESIBACOMP%20.pdf • http://www.evancarmichael.com/Technology/3591/Why-We-NEED-A-Business-Analyst.html • http://www.itworld.com/article/2738883/it-management/10-soft-skills-every-business-analyst- needs.html • http://www.cio.com/article/2436795/staff-management/why-business-analysts-are-so-important-for-it- and-cios.html Good to Read
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