Eliciting User Requirements

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This course equips Business Analysts with the competencies to gather, document and identify correct user requirements.

Outline:

  • Requirements Analysis in the Context of the Systems Development Life Cycle
  • Role of the Business Analyst in Requirements Analysis
  • Methodology Considerations
  • Project Management Considerations
  • Managing Requirements Scope
  • Identifying Key Stakeholders
  • Types of Requirements
  • Characteristics of Excellent Requirements
  • Requirements Gathering Techniques
  • Requirements Analysis and Documentation
  • Requirements Sign-off
  • Module Summary and Conclusion

By the end of the module, participants will learn to:

  • Describe their role as a business analyst (BA) in eliciting user requirements in the solution delivery life cycle
  • Identify key stakeholders and anticipate personality styles
  • Manage requirements scope
  • Identify excellent requirements
  • Choose and use appropriate requirements gathering techniques
  • Analyze and document user requirements
  • Prepare and deliver requirements recommendations

2 days - $990 - 14 PDUs
Program Price Includes Instruction, Books and Catering

A copy of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, Version 2.0 is required for this course. Copies are available for order from LPI, and can also often be ordered via your local IIBA chapter.

Next Dates

Calgary - January 7-8, 2011
- Holiday Inn Express Calgary Airport, 45 Hopewell Drive NE Calgary

Edmonton - April 29-30, 2011
- Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus, 10700 - 104 Avenue Edmonton

Registration closes at 4:30 pm 1 week before each course date.