Conduct a Strategy Analysis using Business Analysis

Conduct a Strategy Analysis using Business Analysis, available at $99.99, has an average rating of 4.57, with 124 lectures, 5 quizzes, based on 5956 reviews, and has 27147 subscribers.

You will learn about Learn how to assess and analyze the current state (as-is) of an organization to get a good feel for their structure, culture, and capabilities Understand how to properly define project success by identifying the conditions that need to be met within the future state (to-be) Understand how to use gap analysis to uncover the necessary changes to get the organization from the current as-is state to the future to-be state Learn how to utilize the brainstorming and workshop techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the project and the organization Learn how to determine viable solutions and recommend the best solution to meet the business needs and fill the identified gap Gain the ability to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to validate when the recommended solution will give a return on investment Learn to create a Business Case by tying all of the learnings together into a single document that provides reasoning and financial justification for action This course is ideal for individuals who are Aspiring or current Business Analysts or Aspiring or current Project Managers or Business professionals who are tasked with determining the best way to affect change within their organization or Business professionals who are tasked with assessing and mitigating risks of changes within their organization It is particularly useful for Aspiring or current Business Analysts or Aspiring or current Project Managers or Business professionals who are tasked with determining the best way to affect change within their organization or Business professionals who are tasked with assessing and mitigating risks of changes within their organization.

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Summary

Title: Conduct a Strategy Analysis using Business Analysis

Price: $99.99

Average Rating: 4.57

Number of Lectures: 124

Number of Quizzes: 5

Number of Published Lectures: 124

Number of Published Quizzes: 5

Number of Curriculum Items: 129

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 129

Original Price: $139.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Learn how to assess and analyze the current state (as-is) of an organization to get a good feel for their structure, culture, and capabilities
Understand how to properly define project success by identifying the conditions that need to be met within the future state (to-be)
Understand how to use gap analysis to uncover the necessary changes to get the organization from the current as-is state to the future to-be state
Learn how to utilize the brainstorming and workshop techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the project and the organization
Learn how to determine viable solutions and recommend the best solution to meet the business needs and fill the identified gap
Gain the ability to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to validate when the recommended solution will give a return on investment
Learn to create a Business Case by tying all of the learnings together into a single document that provides reasoning and financial justification for action

Who Should Attend

Aspiring or current Business Analysts
Aspiring or current Project Managers
Business professionals who are tasked with determining the best way to affect change within their organization
Business professionals who are tasked with assessing and mitigating risks of changes within their organization

Target Audiences

Aspiring or current Business Analysts
Aspiring or current Project Managers
Business professionals who are tasked with determining the best way to affect change within their organization
Business professionals who are tasked with assessing and mitigating risks of changes within their organization

Looking to get ECBA®, CCBA®, or CBAP® certified or recertified? – This course qualifies for 8 PD Hours/CDUs!

BECOME A BUSINESS ANALYST WHO CAN TAKE AN AMAZING IDEA FROM VISION TO REALITY BY UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT STATE OF AN ORGANIZATION, WHAT THE FUTURE STATE COULD LOOK LIKE, AND HOW TO HELP THEM BRIDGE THAT GAP.

Use business analysis techniques to create and recommend the best strategies and solutions to help your organization meet its goals.

When an organization has a big idea but doesn’t have a clue how to bring it to life, it is your responsibility as a Business Analyst to help them bridge that gap…

And it’s my duty as The BA Guide to teach you how!

This course will take you through my 5-Step Strategy Analysis process

Analyze the Current State– Learn how to determine where the organization is today so you’re able to move forward fully prepared.
Define the Future State– Understand exactly how to define what a “successful result” is – in order to achieve success, you first need to understand what success looks like.
Assess the Risks– Minimize possible pitfalls and stumbling blocks by identifying them early and taking them into consideration in your planning.
Determine a Change Strategy– Learn how to consider all possible options and determine which to put forward as your recommendation – then, define a strategy for how you intend to make the change.
Create a Business Case –Document all of the previous elements together in a persuasive and cohesive way that gets you approval to move forward with the project.

Within each step, you’ll learn the techniques, tools, and skills through the use of practical, real-world examples – meaning you won’t just understand the 5 steps, you’ll also know how to apply them.

Course enrollment grants you lifetime access, with no expiration, to all the course lectures, activities, handouts, and quizzes. In addition, you’ll also receive 1-on-1 support for any questions or uncertainties that come up. And this all comes with amoney-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Let’s hear what our current students have to say:

“This is a great course! The real life examples are great for new or inexperienced BAs to connect to the theories taught to real world. A very comprehensive course and excited for the next courses in this series.” – Amy

“I am a college student that is studying science. Not once did I ever consider business as a career option for me. That goes to say I do not have a business background. However, Jeremy explains fully and in detail of each lecture perfectly to where I can understand. This is awesome.” – Sandhya

“The courses provided by Jeremy and The BA Guide are fantastic! I’m currently working through my 5th Business Analysis course and I continue to be amazed at the quality of the courses. I have learned an incredible amount and would recommend the course to anyone looking to increase their business skills.” – Camden

What is included in the course?

Over 8 hours of high-quality video lectures that break down all the concepts covered in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format.
A 40-page Student Workbookthat will enhance your learning and your information retention from the course, as well as giving you reference material after you’ve completed the course.
10 Business Analysis Templatesso you have all the tools you need to immediatelyconduct a strategy analysis while on the job.
7 Practice Activitiesto help you cement what you’ve learned and give you an opportunity to put your newly acquired skills to the test.

In addition to all the tools you’ll need to start conducting strategy analysis, you’ll also get a foot into the industry by way of an industry expert…

I’m not just the instructor who wrote this course, I will also act as both a resource and a mentor to guide you to a long and rewarding career in Business Analysis!

Still not convinced?

“Another great course in The BA Guide / Jeremy Aschenbrenner series. Although you can take this course individually, I highly recommend that anyone considering this course get the entire series and work through them sequentially. Well worth it.” – Liz

“Great quality work. I like how Jeremy breaks everything down, so it’s understandable even if you don’t have any background in the business analysis. Awesome courses!!!” – Oleg

“I’m in consulting and I have been able to compare what I’ve learned so far with the materials taught in the course and it’s great because I can pick up the concepts and look at my next projects with this approach. I recommend it for anyone that wants to get into consulting.” – Carlos

And if you’re stillnot sure – here’s my promise to you:

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee!That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, I’ll give you a refund – no questions asked!

Whether you are an aspiring or a seasoned Business Analyst, this course is a must.

This course is the second course of the Business Analysis Process Series:

Identify and Define the Problem
=> Conduct a Strategy Analysis <=
Plan the Project
Understand and Elicit Requirements
Analyze, Model, and Organize Requirements
Manage, Prioritize, and Validate Requirements
Transition to the Solution
Complete a Solution Evaluation

Whilst taking the previous course isn’t a requirement, I do recommend it as it will help your understanding of the material covered as we will be building on skills and techniques taught in the previous course lectures.

By the end of this course, you’ll have learned how to analyze an organization’s situation and subsequently recommend the best strategies to help them take their “big idea” from vision to fruition.

So, if you want to earn the prestige of being able to say you’re a Business Analyst who can help organizations make their goals a reality, enroll today.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Course!

Lecture 1: Introducing the Business Analysis Process Series (BAPS)

Lecture 2: Course Kickoff and Overview

Lecture 3: Explaining Strategy Analysis with an Example

Lecture 4: Course Resources – for your convenience

Lecture 5: Student Workbook Reminder

Lecture 6: Additional Notes for the Student Workbook

Lecture 7: Udemy Review Prompt

Chapter 2: Project Basics

Lecture 1: What is a Project?

Lecture 2: Project Terms Explained – Scope, Risk, Constraint, Stakeholder

Lecture 3: What is a Project Team?

Lecture 4: Understanding Project Roles – Project Sponsor, Project Manager, Business Analyst

Lecture 5: IMPORTANT LINKS – Please review and bookmark

Chapter 3: Analyze the Current State

Lecture 1: Analyze the Current State Overview

Lecture 2: Current – Review Business Needs

Lecture 3: Current – Perform Organizational Assessment

Lecture 4: Current – Understand Capabilities

Lecture 5: Current – Assess Policies and Processes: Policies

Lecture 6: Document Analysis Technique: Overview and Steps

Lecture 7: Document Analysis Technique: Benefits and Cautions

Lecture 8: Document Analysis Technique: Notes Template

Lecture 9: Current – Assess Policies and Processes: Processes

Lecture 10: Process Flowchart Tool: Basics

Lecture 11: Process Flowchart Tool: Swimlanes

Lecture 12: Current – Analyze Technology and Infrastructure

Lecture 13: Current – Understand Business Architecture

Lecture 14: Current – Identify External Influencers

Lecture 15: Current – Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)

Lecture 16: Current – Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)

Lecture 17: Current – Bob's Towing Example (Part 3)

Lecture 18: Current – Bob's Towing Example (Part 4)

Lecture 19: Analyze the Current State Conclusion

Chapter 4: Define the Future State

Lecture 1: Define the Future State Overview

Lecture 2: Define the Future State Regardless of Project Size

Lecture 3: Elements of Defining the Future State

Lecture 4: Future – Set Business Goals and Objectives

Lecture 5: Future – Set Business Goals and Objectives: Examples

Lecture 6: Future – Define Solution Scope

Lecture 7: Future – Solution Scope vs Project Scope

Lecture 8: Future – Writing Solution Scope Statements

Lecture 9: Future – Verifying Solution Scope

Lecture 10: Solution Scope: Notes Template

Lecture 11: Future – Identify Constraints

Lecture 12: Future – Define Changes to the Organizations

Lecture 13: Future – Identify Assumptions

Lecture 14: Future – Validate Potential Value

Lecture 15: Real World Application of Current and Future States

Lecture 16: Future – Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)

Lecture 17: Future – Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)

Lecture 18: Define the Future State Conclusion

Chapter 5: Assess Risks

Lecture 1: Assess Risks Overview

Lecture 2: Steps to Assess Risks

Lecture 3: Assess Risks – Identify Risks

Lecture 4: Brainstorming Technique: Basics

Lecture 5: Brainstorming Technique: Steps to Conduct

Lecture 6: Brainstorming Technique: Benefits & Cautions

Lecture 7: Brainstorming Technique: Template

Lecture 8: Assess Risks – Determine Probability and Impact

Lecture 9: Workshop Technique: Basics

Lecture 10: Workshop Technique: Steps to Conduct

Lecture 11: Workshop Technique: Benefits & Cautions

Lecture 12: Workshop Technique: Template

Lecture 13: Assess Risks – Workshop Technique: Tying it in

Lecture 14: Assess Risks – Prioritize Risks

Lecture 15: Risk List & Assessment Template

Lecture 16: Assess Risks – Determine Risk Tolerance

Lecture 17: Assess Risks – Identify Actions

Lecture 18: Assess Risks – Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)

Lecture 19: Assess Risks – Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)

Lecture 20: Assess Risks – Conclusion

Chapter 6: Determine a Strategy

Lecture 1: Determine a Strategy Overview

Lecture 2: Strategy – Review Solution Scope

Lecture 3: Strategy – Conduct a Gap Analysis

Lecture 4: Gap Analysis Template

Lecture 5: Strategy – Identify Options

Lecture 6: Strategy – Analyze Options: Feasibility

Lecture 7: Strategy – Analyze Options: Solution Scope & Goals

Lecture 8: Strategy – Analyze Options: Cost-Benefit Analysis

Lecture 9: Cost-Benefit Analysis Template

Lecture 10: Strategy – Analyze Options: Techniques & Tools

Lecture 11: Strategy – Make Recommendations

Lecture 12: Scoring Matrix Template

Lecture 13: Strategy – Choose a Methodology

Lecture 14: Strategy – Methodology Schedule Comparison

Lecture 15: Strategy – Adaptive vs Predictive

Lecture 16: Strategy – Breaking the Methodologies Down

Lecture 17: Strategy – Determine Project Schedule

Lecture 18: Strategy – Transitions and Releases

Lecture 19: Strategy – Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)

Lecture 20: Strategy – Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)

Lecture 21: Strategy – Bob's Towing Example (Part 3)

Lecture 22: Strategy – Bob's Towing Example (Part 4)

Instructors

The BA Guide | Jeremy Aschenbrenner
Business Analysis Trainer, Best Selling Instructor

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 29 votes
2 stars: 70 votes
3 stars: 492 votes
4 stars: 2232 votes
5 stars: 3133 votes

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