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Business Analysis Planning and Project Management

A required course in the Business Analysis certificate program. A required course in the Business Analysis certificate program.

Course Description

Project management is a time tested, proven approach to delivering products and/or services within the constraints of scope, schedule, and cost. In managing projects, the business analyst role has increased in importance and changed over time because of the complexities of integrating new technologies and new processes in to dynamic and ever changing business environments. Business analysis complements the project management function and focuses on defining and validating a solution to meet business needs and goals that align with the business strategy. Topics include business analysis planning, needs assessment, project planning and initiation, stakeholder analysis, risk planning, and schedule / resource allocations. Using a practical learning approach, students will create a business case and project charter, as well as supporting artifacts that support these two important project deliverables.

The course utilizes best practices from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and the Project Management Institute (PMI®) Guide to Business Analysis, the industry standards for the Business Analyst profession.

"We highly recommend students complete MGMT_X481.41 Fundamentals of Business Analysis prior to enrolling in this course, and to follow the sequence of courses as shown on the course schedule.

MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or compatible products are needed for the class assignments.

NOTE: This course may have optional, live sessions via Zoom. The sessions will be recorded and posted for students who are not able to attend. The Zoom meeting link and password to join will be provided in your course. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access your courses Zoom sessions." "We highly recommend students complete MGMT_X481.41 Fundamentals of Business Analysis prior to enrolling in this course, and to follow the sequence of courses as shown on the course schedule.

MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or compatible products are needed for the class assignments.

NOTE: This course may have optional, live sessions via Zoom. The sessions will be recorded and posted for students who are not able to attend. The Zoom meeting link and password to join will be provided in your course. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access your courses Zoom sessions."

  • Details
  • $735
  • March 27, 2023 to June 04, 2023
  • Delivery Mode: Online
  • Reg#: 00042
  • ID/Units: MGMT X481.42  (3.00)
    ( Section 1 )
  • Quarter: SPRING 2023

Instructor


Dena Kelber, M.S., PMP is a senior business analyst at Southern California Edison. She has had over 20 years' experience implementing projects with major organizational impact. She has also held multiple systems and business analyst positions in the financial services (Western Corporate FCU), healthcare (Abbott Laboratories) and entertainment (Disney Interactive- games) industries. She is also an accomplished toastmaster, having participated in clubs and competitions across Southern California.

Textbook Information

Textbooks for your course may be purchased from any vendor or bookseller of your choice.

Required Textbook(s):

The PMI Guide to Business Analysis
Book - ISBN: 9781628251982
Project Management Institute, 1 ed, Project Management Institute

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide)
Book - ISBN: 9781927584026
IIBA, 3 ed, IIBA

Meeting Schedule

EventDateDayStart TimeEnd TimeLocationRoom
START03/27/2023Monday------Online (Access Begins)---
END06/04/2023Sunday------Online (Access Ends)---