BAC120
Requirements Elicitation, Communication and Management
Develop techniques to draw and analyze data from stakeholders in order to produce a business solution that meets requirements.
You'll learn to use a variety of elicitation techniques to identify the characteristics of the problem and the changes required to implement the best solution in response to business needs.
You will also learn to communicate possible solutions by collaborating and engaging with stakeholders to gain consensus and manage the solution implementation process, thus providing ongoing value to the organization.
IIBA professional development hours: 14
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 2 days
Tuition: $860
Can be applied to:
Business Analysis Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Sat, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, May 31, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Dec 6, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Dec 13, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:
- Analyze the management elicitation process to solve a business problem
- Apply elicitation techniques with stakeholders to identify the characteristics of the change needed
- Apply communication techniques to engage stakeholders in the elicitation process
- Assess the impact of potential solutions on the current state of the business
- Prioritize requirements according to business needs and their relative importance to stakeholders
- Create a change strategy that aligns and responds to overall business needs
- Evaluate life-cycle management techniques that provide ongoing value to the business
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading, exercises, group discussions, case studies and presentations
You will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis on:
- Assignments
- Individual or group projects and presentations
- Participation and attendance
To graduate with the Business Analysis Certificate, successfully pass all nine courses.
Learning Materials
Course fees do not include textbooks. We recommend you purchase your textbook as soon as you’ve registered. We will provide additional course materials online.
Required textbook:
A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide v3). Available for purchase from online or local bookstores, or through the IIBA website. We will expect you to have read the textbook, as this course will reference relevant chapters.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Note: To participate in this course, please be sure to use a computer capable of running Office 365.
Professional Development Credits
SFU is an Academic Program Member with the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®). This course can be applied towards professional development hours for the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) designation.