Business Systems Analysis Certificate Program Millennium Communications & Training Inc. 2013, All rights reserved www.mcomtraining.com www.pebblehills.edu Program Delivery Partner Certification Endorsement body
Business Systems Analysis Certificate Program This 9.5 weeks virtually (online) delivered program (delivered by EON Global Education, USA, a leading global provider of high-end project delivery training and certification endorsement through Pebble Hills University, USA) provides the critical real world skillset needed for those aiming for a long-term and sustainable career in IT Technical Business Analysis. The aim of this module based course is to first introduce key Business Analysis skills in Requirements Elicitation and Analysis, and then start building sound technical competencies by learning to code using actual tools such as Oracle, Data Modeling, etc.; then work on a 1 month Co-Op (non-paid) Agile project to gain experience. At the end of this course, a student will be able to Lead Enterprise Scale IT initiatives from a Requirements Elicitation and Project Delivery standpoint. Engage in systems and database design and integration. Gain University backed Certificate credentials. Work confidently in any technical and/or process environments presented. Gain valuable experience on a live project working as a Co-Op resource. Opt to undertake Scrum master Certification (from ScrumStudy SCD) - conditions apply. Materials Includes Access to Learning Management System. Access to Virtual Server with tools. In-Class and Online practical exercises. Quizzes and assessments along with Work Samples. Who Should Attend This program is intended for the serious aspirant in business analysis who realizes that this highly sought after resource on projects needs to be proficient with a multitude of technologies and skills, which only come with actual hard work; and is willing to go through a steep learning curve to gain such skills. Prerequisites Previous experience in Information Technology or Domain based subject matter expertise will be useful.
Business Systems Analysis Certificate Program - Detailed Syllabus BUSINESS ANALYSIS BASICS What is Business Analysis? Development of Business Analysis Scope of Business Analysis Work Business Analysis Taking an holistic approach Role and Responsibilities of a Business Analyst Competencies of a Business Analyst Behavioral Skills and Personal Qualities Business Knowledge Techniques Development of Competencies Strategy Analysis Context for Strategy Definition of Strategy Strategy Development External Environment Analysis Internal Environment Analysis SWOT Analysis Implementing Strategy Business Analysis Process Model An Approach to Problem-Solving Stages of Business Analysis Process Model Objectives of Process Model Stages Procedure for every Process Model Stage Techniques employed within each Process Model Stage Investigation Techniques Interviews Observation Workshops Scenarios Prototyping Quantitative Techniques Documenting the Current Business Situation Stakeholder Analysis and Management Definition of a Stakeholder Categories of Stakeholders Analyzing Stakeholders Stakeholder Management Strategies Managing Stakeholders Modeling Business Systems Soft Systems Methodology Business Perspectives Business Activity Models Business Events Business Rules Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators Use of Business Activity Model in Gap Analysis Modeling Business Processes Organizational Context Alternative View of Organization Organizational View of Business Processes Value Chain and Value Propositions Business Process Models Analyzing the As-is Business Process Model Improving Business Processes Gathering Requirements Problems with Requirements Process for Requirements Engineering Actors in Requirements Engineering Requirements Elicitation Requirements Analysis Validating Requirements Documenting & Managing Requirements Requirements Document Requirements Catalogue Managing Requirements Modeling Requirements Modeling System Functions Modeling System Data Delivering the Requirements Delivering the Solution Context for Delivery Approach Delivery Lifecycles Making a Business and Financial Case Business Case in Project Lifecycle Identifying Options Assessing Project Feasibility
Business Systems Analysis Certificate Program - Detailed Syllabus Structure of a Business Case Investment Appraisal Presentation of a Business Case Benefits Realization Approach Implementing Business Change Introducing a New Business System Environment for Change BUSINESS ANALYSIS ADVANCED Planning Introduction to Business Analysis Introduction to SDLC Choosing a Business Analysis Approach Conducting Stakeholder Analysis Overview of JAD Planning Requirements Session Class Activity #1 Class Activity #2 Gathering Overview of Requirement Types Importance of Requirements Management Class Activity #3 Class Activity #4 Introduction to UML Use Case Models Introduction to Rational Rose Class Activity #5 Class Activity #6 Analysis Introduction to Requisite Pro Creating Use Case Specifications Introduction to UML Activity Diagrams Creating UI Prototypes Class Activity #7 Class Activity #8 Creating Requirement Packages Base-lining & Sign-off Procedures Creating Quality SRS Documents Conducting Successful Requirement Walkthrough Sessions Class Activity #9 Validation Introduction to Software Testing Introduction to Mercury Quality Center Class Presentation WIREFRAMING Introduction to Mockups and Wireframes Design Patterns 101 Visualizing the Interface Designing for Social Interaction Designing for Mobile/Tablets Common Mockup Tools Class Project INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE Database Design Database Models Beginnings Some Introductory Terminology Normalization First Normal Form Higher Order Normal Forms Oracle Standard Interfaces SQL SQL*Plus Oracle Architecture Interfaces to Oracle Command Line Interface Viewing a Sample Table The Graphical User Interface The SQL Buffer The Web-Based Interface The Sample Database The Entity Relationship Model Entity Relationship Diagrams The Sample Database ER Diagram for Sample Database Creating the Sample Data Viewing Sample Data Data Types of the Sample Data Data Definition Language Categories of SQL Statements Oracle Datatypes The CREATE Statement The DROP Command The ALTER Command Integrity Constraints Entity Integrity Constraints Referential Integrity Constraints Contd.
Business Systems Analysis Certificate Program - Detailed Syllabus Contd. Modifying Table to Use Constraints Checking Constraints The Data Dictionary Data Manipulation Language DML Statements The SELECT Statement The INSERT Statement The DELETE Statement The UPDATE Statement More SQL*Plus Commands Transaction Control Transactions Command Classification Savepoints The SET TRANSACTION Command SQL Operators Simple Selects Comparison Operators IN and NOT IN Operators BETWEEN Operator The LIKE Operator Logical Operators IS NULL and IS NOT NULL ANY ALL SQL Functions Introduction The DISTINCT Keyword Aliases Miscellaneous Functions Mathematical Functions String Functions Date Functions Conversion Functions Pseudo Columns Joining Tables Joins Cartesian Product Inner Joins Equi-Join Table Aliases Non-Equi Join Non-Key Join Reflexive Join Natural Join Outer Joins Right Outer Join Left Outer Join Full Outer Join Oracle-Specific Syntax for Outer Joins Set Operators Introduction Selection Criteria Union Union All Intersect Minus SQL Subqueries Introduction Using a Subquery with a DML Statement Typical Subqueries Subquery Operators Standard vs. Correlated Subqueries Correlated Subquery Example Predicate Operators Groups SQL Statements GROUP BY Clause HAVING Clause Order of a SELECT Statement DATA MODELLING Data Modeling Concepts Data Entity Types Data Mapping Conventions Strategies and Associations Data Attribute Class Exercises Independent Self Paced Learning Modules Object Oriented Programming Business Intelligence Enterprise Reporting Information Security Management UML Modeling & Process Design Resume & Interview Skills
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