Business Analysis: Four Core Models for Scoping Requirements

About this course

This course will help you visualize the scope of your next project! By creating the models presented in this course you'll literally help your stakeholders to see the project. Upon completion you will confidently illustrate relationships between entities (Relationship Map), depict primary and secondary actors (Use Case Diagram), model the inputs and outputs of a system boundary (Context Diagram), and map the flow of activities in a process (Process Map). Additionally, workshop charter examples and tips will help you facilitate effective collaboration with your stakeholders.In this course you will learn about the Relationship Map, Use Case Diagram, Context Diagram, and Process Map. For each model, we’ll explore what the model is and when and who should use it, the symbols used in the model, and facilitation activities and tips for building the model in a workshop. Additionally, you’ll be presented with flawed models to test your understanding.My name is Roxanne Miller and I’ll be leading you through the course. I am a certified business analysis professional and founder of Requirements Quest. As the principal consultant and lead instructor, I have consulted, mentored, and delivered live training to over 5,000 business analysts worldwide. With over 30 years of industry experience and devotion to requirements best practices, I have attained the nick name, Requirements Super Freak.I designed this course for anyone seeking to improve their ability to:· Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders· Visualize the scope of requirements· Model various aspects of your project· And, Reduce the risk of missed requirementsYou will learn effective modeling techniques that have helped numerous organizations across multiple industries to achieve better project results.These four core models for scoping requirements are great in any development environment such as agile, iterative, or waterfall.The ideal student for this course is any team member looking to

Course objectives

• improve stakeholder collaboration
• effectively visualize project requirements
• model essential project aspects