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There are 4 modules in this course
In this course you’ll learn how to create a basic project plan, laying the groundwork for successful project execution. Dive into risk management by identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks using a RAID log. Explore various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, including Waterfall, V-model, and Agile, and gain insights into the SCRUM framework within the context of Agile methodology. Understand the crucial role of quality management in business projects and discover how to ensure project success through effective quality control measures. Enhance your skills in creating a traceability matrix and mapping business requirements to test cases.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
• Create a basic project plan
• Identify, analyze and monitor risks through a RAID log
• Identify different SDLC models including Waterfall, V-model and Agile
• Explain the SCRUM framework in the context of Agile methodology
• Explain the importance of quality management in business project
• Create a traceability matrix, mapping business requirements to test case
In this module, you will learn essential skills for project planning and risk management. You'll learn how to create a basic project plan, outlining key tasks, timelines, and resource allocation necessary for successful project execution. Additionally, you'll develop proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks using a RAID (Risk, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the tools and techniques needed to effectively plan and manage projects, mitigating potential risks and ensuring project success.
What's included
9 videos8 readings5 assignments
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9 videos•Total 47 minutes
Course Introduction•4 minutes
Introduction to Project Management•6 minutes
Project governance•6 minutes
Roadmaps and Gantt charts•5 minutes
Introduction to Risk Management•5 minutes
Identifying risks•5 minutes
Risk analysis and monitoring•6 minutes
Managing risk•4 minutes
Module Summary: Introduction to Project Management•5 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
Course Syllabus•10 minutes
How to be successful in this course•10 minutes
Activity: Setting up Microsoft Visio•10 minutes
Project Manager and Business Analyst roles•10 minutes
Tailoring the process•10 minutes
Types of risks•10 minutes
Template: RAID log•10 minutes
Additional resources: Introduction to Project Management•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 100 minutes
Activity: Creating a Gantt chart•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Project Planning•15 minutes
Identify and analyze risks•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Risk Management•15 minutes
Module Quiz: Introduction to Project Management•30 minutes
Software Development Life Cycle
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will explore various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, including Waterfall, V-model, and Agile. You'll learn about the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each model, allowing you to make informed decisions about selecting the most appropriate approach for different projects. Additionally, you'll explore the Agile methodology, focusing on the SCRUM framework. Through this exploration, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of SCRUM principles, roles, ceremonies, and artifacts, enabling you to implement Agile practices effectively in your projects. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with valuable knowledge and insights to navigate different SDLC models and leverage Agile methodologies for efficient and collaborative software development.
What's included
13 videos8 readings7 assignments
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13 videos•Total 68 minutes
Software Development Life Cycle•5 minutes
SDLC models•5 minutes
Maintaining software•4 minutes
Agile methodology•5 minutes
Business Analyst process in Agile•4 minutes
Agile development practices•4 minutes
Agile frameworks•5 minutes
Managing changes•4 minutes
Scrum Framework•7 minutes
Business Analyst role in Scrum•6 minutes
User Stories throughout Scrum•8 minutes
Sprints and Kanban Boards•6 minutes
Module Summary: Software Development Life Cycle•5 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
Challenges in software development•10 minutes
SDLC advantages and disadvantages•10 minutes
Twelve principles of Agile•10 minutes
Advantages and disadvantages of Agile•10 minutes
Agile frameworks in-depth•10 minutes
Scrum team roles•10 minutes
Sprint planning process•10 minutes
Additional resources: Software Development Life Cycle•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 125 minutes
Activity: Choosing an SDLC model•10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Software Development Life Cycle models•15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Agile Methodology•15 minutes
Activity: Plan a sprint•20 minutes
Activity: Measure team velocity•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Scrum Framework•15 minutes
Module Quiz: Software Development Life Cycle•30 minutes
Testing and Validation
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will explore the significance of quality management in business projects, understanding its pivotal role in ensuring successful outcomes and customer satisfaction. You'll learn about the various quality management principles, techniques, and tools used to maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you'll learn how to create a traceability matrix, a crucial document that establishes a clear link between business requirements and corresponding test cases. By mastering this skill, you'll be able to effectively track and validate that project deliverables meet the specified requirements, thus contributing to the overall success and quality of the project. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, you will develop the proficiency needed to implement robust quality management practices and traceability mechanisms in your projects.
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12 videos6 readings7 assignments
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12 videos•Total 55 minutes
Quality Management Systems•4 minutes
Elements of Quality Management Systems•4 minutes
Key Performance Indicators•4 minutes
Testing in project delivery•4 minutes
Mapping business requirements in the test process•4 minutes
Test planning•4 minutes
Test executing and reporting•4 minutes
User Acceptance Testing•7 minutes
Go-live and sign-off•5 minutes
Risk mitigation through UATs•4 minutes
Traceability matrix•4 minutes
Module Summary: Testing and validation•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Documents in a QMS•10 minutes
Continuous measurement and monitoring•10 minutes
Types of testing•10 minutes
Regression testing techniques•10 minutes
Types of UATs•10 minutes
Additional resources: Testing and validation•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 125 minutes
Activity: Analyze a Quality Event Register•10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Quality Management•15 minutes
Activity: Create a test plan•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Test planning and execution•15 minutes
Activity: Create a traceability matrix•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: User Acceptance Testing and validation•15 minutes
Module Quiz: Testing and validation•30 minutes
Capstone Project
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll be able to consolidate what you have learned by completing a capstone project that simulates real-world business analysis scenarios. You’ll also complete a final capstone project where you’ll work through the process of solving a fictional business problem as a business analyst. The project will include practicing on a real-world scenario focused on investigation, stakeholder management, business process improvement, forming a business case, requirements engineering, project delivery and monitoring, and solution validation.
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5 videos5 readings4 assignments1 plugin
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5 videos•Total 25 minutes
Course Recap: Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project•6 minutes
Leveraging Bing Copilot for Business Analysis•5 minutes
Use Copilot to provide project Support•5 minutes
Using Bing Copilot for technical support•5 minutes
Creating document summaries with Bing Copilot•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 80 minutes
About the capstone project and assessment•10 minutes
Capstone Project: Project Delivery•40 minutes
Example Capstone Project Solution - Spreadsheet•10 minutes
Using Bing Copilot to create document templates•10 minutes
Congratulations and looking forward•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 180 minutes
Activity: Explore Bing Copilot to aid your BA job role•30 minutes
Self-Review: Project Delivery•30 minutes
Course Quiz: Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project•90 minutes
Lesson quiz: Microsoft Generative AI for BAs•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
Exemplar: Capstone Project•15 minutes
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