Identify & Define the Problem with Business Analysis

Identify & Define the Problem with Business Analysis, available at $109.99, has an average rating of 4.49, with 69 lectures, 4 quizzes, based on 18599 reviews, and has 52543 subscribers.

You will learn about Learn to identify business problems, pain points, and opportunities utilizing various tools and techniques such as interviews, observations, surveys, and more Understand how to break down the identified problem into its root causes through techniques such as the Five Whys and the Fishbone Diagram Create a Project Proposal that details the problem and the value to be gained from solving it Learn how to turn your problem and value proposition into an approved project Utilize the included student workbook to not only absorb and retain the information but also to use as future reference 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 finding pain points and areas of opportunity within their organization or Anyone who has a change idea for an organization and wants to present it in a way to give the best chance to gain approval to move forward It is particularly useful for Aspiring or current Business Analysts or Aspiring or current Project Managers or Business professionals who are tasked with finding pain points and areas of opportunity within their organization or Anyone who has a change idea for an organization and wants to present it in a way to give the best chance to gain approval to move forward.

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Summary

Title: Identify & Define the Problem with Business Analysis

Price: $109.99

Average Rating: 4.49

Number of Lectures: 69

Number of Quizzes: 4

Number of Published Lectures: 69

Number of Published Quizzes: 4

Number of Curriculum Items: 73

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 73

Original Price: $139.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Learn to identify business problems, pain points, and opportunities utilizing various tools and techniques such as interviews, observations, surveys, and more
Understand how to break down the identified problem into its root causes through techniques such as the Five Whys and the Fishbone Diagram
Create a Project Proposal that details the problem and the value to be gained from solving it
Learn how to turn your problem and value proposition into an approved project
Utilize the included student workbook to not only absorb and retain the information but also to use as future reference

Who Should Attend

Aspiring or current Business Analysts
Aspiring or current Project Managers
Business professionals who are tasked with finding pain points and areas of opportunity within their organization
Anyone who has a change idea for an organization and wants to present it in a way to give the best chance to gain approval to move forward

Target Audiences

Aspiring or current Business Analysts
Aspiring or current Project Managers
Business professionals who are tasked with finding pain points and areas of opportunity within their organization
Anyone who has a change idea for an organization and wants to present it in a way to give the best chance to gain approval to move forward

Looking to get ECBA®, CCBA®, or CBAP® certified or recertified? – This course qualifies for 4 PD Hours/CDUs!

Become the Business Analyst everyone wants to work with by learning how to solve an organization’s problem before they make a costly mistake.

Many organizations think that the most important thing to do when faced with a problem is to solve it as quickly as possible – but they couldn’t be more wrong.

Abraham Lincoln famously once said “give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe”, when talking about the importance of preparation – and that advice can apply to solving business problems too.

Companies will often want to jump straight into finding a solution without taking the time to prepare and fully understand the problem – this results in sub-optimal solutions, or worse, a solution that doesn’t even solve the problem.

It is yourresponsibility as a Business Analyst to prevent this from happening…

And this course will teach you exactly how to do that.

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.

The BA Guide’s 5 Step Process to Identify & Define a Business Problem

In this course, I’ll teach you my 5-step method on how to use business analysis techniques to identify an organization’s pain points and how to go about solving them. Then, you’ll learn how to convince these businesses that your plan adds organizational value and gain the approval necessary to begin work.

The 5 steps will show you how to:

Identify the Problem
Analyze the Root Cause
Determine the Potential Value
Create a Project Proposal
Gain Project Approval

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, but you’ll also know how to apply them.

Just ask the students who’ve already taken this course:

“The manner in which Jeremy instructed this course is top-notch. He explains concepts in a way that is easy very to understand and also provides concrete examples and scenarios to back up those concepts which made the course very engaging. He is also extremely responsive in answering questions. This course authored by Jeremy is highly recommended and I look forward in taking more BA courses instructed by him. – Philip

“The course is awesome, didn’t see similar before. Like how Jeremy explains, how he highlight key points and how he provide us by different types of a very useful templates, which we can use in our daily job. Highly recommended for everybody who wants to become an experienced business analyst. Jeremy and his courses will definitely help you to achieve your goal!” – Aykhan

“Jeremy courses are the biggest contributors to my understanding to business analysis. This is my 4th course I’m taking of his. Great lecturer” – Kyle

What else is included?

Of course, anyone who has studied one of my courses before will know, it simply wouldn’t be a course by The BA Guide if I didn’t include some value-packed bonus material!

As one of my students said, “you give away everything… INCLUDING the kitchen sink!”

Here’s what you get as complimentary extras with the Identify and Define the Problemcourse:

A 20+ Page Student Workbook
Business Analysis Glossary
Interview elicitation template
Survey elicitation template
Observation elicitation template
Fishbone diagram template
Project proposal template

These templates won’t just be great practice either – they’ll serve as vital tools to help you identify and define the problem on the job too, long into your career.

In addition to all the tools you’ll need to start identifying and solving problems, you’ll also get a foot into the field 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!

This course is the first 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

Hear what others had to say:

“It’s been an eye-opening to my personal development process especially for my analytical skill to apply in my current job task and be prepare for my future growth and opportunities.” – Cindy

“Love Jeremy, all his courses are explained step by step and it includes many download for future reference. A+++” – Yohanna

“This is such a great course. The [BA Guide] is extremely knowledgable and goes into a lot of detail about how and why things are done.” – Tonia

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.

By the end of this course, you’ll have learned the best practices for handling problems and be equipped with the tools necessary to help you save organizations money… not to mention make you look like the hero in their time of need!

So, what are you waiting for? Enroll today!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Course!

Lecture 1: Course Kickoff and Overview

Lecture 2: Introducing the Student Workbook

Lecture 3: Additional Notes for the Student Workbook

Lecture 4: The BA Guide's Business Analysis Process Explained

Lecture 5: Why Identify the Problem at All?

Lecture 6: Udemy Review Prompt

Lecture 7: Key Terms Defined – Needs, Project, Value

Lecture 8: Course Resources – for your convenience

Lecture 9: Business Analyst Glossary of Terms + Download

Lecture 10: The End Goal

Lecture 11: IMPORTANT LINKS – Please review and bookmark

Chapter 2: Problem Identification

Lecture 1: Problem Identification Initiation

Lecture 2: Focus on the Problem

Lecture 3: Get to the Root

Lecture 4: Setting the Stage for the Remainder of the Course

Chapter 3: Problem Identification: Observation Technique

Lecture 1: Observation Technique: Key Concepts

Lecture 2: Observation Technique: Mini-Activity

Lecture 3: Observation Technique: Active Observation

Lecture 4: Observation Technique: Passive Observation

Lecture 5: Observation Technique: Participatory Observation

Lecture 6: Observation Technique: What Are You Looking For?

Lecture 7: Observation Technique: Planning an Observation

Lecture 8: Planning for an Unnoticed Observation

Lecture 9: Observation Technique: Executing an Observation

Lecture 10: Observation Technique: Documentation Template

Chapter 4: Problem Identification: Interview Technique

Lecture 1: Term Explained: Waterfall

Lecture 2: Interview Technique: Overview and Benefits

Lecture 3: Interview Technique: Cautions

Lecture 4: Interview Technique: Types

Lecture 5: Interview Technique: Planning Overview

Lecture 6: Interview Technique: Planning Questions

Lecture 7: Interview Technique: Planning Time

Lecture 8: Interview Technique: Recording the Session

Lecture 9: Interview Technique: Planning Location

Lecture 10: Interview Technique: Finalize Planning

Lecture 11: Interview Technique: Conduct the Interview

Lecture 12: Interview Technique: Documentation Template

Chapter 5: Problem Identification: Survey Technique + Additional Tools

Lecture 1: Survey Technique: Overview, Benefits, and Cautions

Lecture 2: Survey Technique: Types of Questions

Lecture 3: Survey Technique: Overcoming Common Challenges

Lecture 4: Survey Technique: Plan Your Way to Success

Lecture 5: Survey Technique: Post Planning

Lecture 6: Survey Technique: Documentation Template

Lecture 7: Additional Tools

Chapter 6: Making Things Practical + Root Cause Analysis

Lecture 1: Choosing a Technique

Lecture 2: Bob's Towing Example: Choosing a Technique

Lecture 3: Root Cause: Five Whys

Lecture 4: Root Cause: Fishbone

Lecture 5: Bob's Towing Example: Transitioning Back to the Example

Lecture 6: Bob's Towing Example: Interview Prep (Part 1 of 2)

Lecture 7: Bob's Towing Example: Interview Prep (Part 2 of 2)

Lecture 8: Bob's Towing Example: Conduct Interview + Fishbone Example

Lecture 9: Bob's Towing Example: Finishing the Fishbone

Lecture 10: Bob's Towing Example: Researching Prank Calls Cause Category

Lecture 11: Bob's Towing Example: Choosing the Next Technique

Lecture 12: Bob's Towing Example: Observation Prep

Lecture 13: Bob's Towing Example: Conduct Observation

Lecture 14: Bob's Towing Example: Root Problem Identified

Lecture 15: Not Planning Every Detail is Okay

Lecture 16: Choosing a Technique – Test Your Skills

Chapter 7: Determining Value

Lecture 1: Reaffirming the Concept of Value + How to Determine

Chapter 8: Project Proposal + Gaining Approval

Lecture 1: Project Proposal Basics

Lecture 2: Project Proposal Sections

Lecture 3: Introducing the Project Proposal Template

Lecture 4: Bob's Towing Example: Project Proposal

Lecture 5: Gaining Project Approval: Sponsor

Lecture 6: Gaining Project Approval: Governance

Chapter 9: Wrapping Things Up

Lecture 1: Course Recap

Lecture 2: Bonus Lecture: Next Steps

Instructors

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

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 64 votes
2 stars: 216 votes
3 stars: 1894 votes
4 stars: 6657 votes
5 stars: 9768 votes

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