Business Analyst Project Workshop

Just as reading a book titled "How to Drive a Car" may offer the theoretical knowledge of driving but is vastly different from actually sitting in the driver's seat and navigating the road, Business Analyst (BA) training often equips individuals with theoretical concepts. However, many find it challenging to translate this knowledge into real-world project scenarios. They might grasp the overarching concepts but falter when it comes to the intricacies of business applications, the interconnectedness of functional components, and the practical analysis of system enhancement requirements. Especially in the Agile SDLC framework, which has been the dominant SDLC methodology in the past decade, new BAs find it tough to effectively write user stories and acceptance criteria. This leads to a visible lack of confidence during stand-up calls, affecting their morale. Our workshop intends to transition these BAs from "bookish knowledge" to "hands-on experience", making them adept in requirement analysis, user story creation, and acceptance criteria definition. We aspire to reassure the team that they are in good hands with a well-prepared BA.

• Business Operations Associates in BFS: Professionals from the Banking and Financial Services sector, particularly those in Business Operations roles, looking to pivot into a Business Analyst position and seeking guidance on effectively adapting their skills to this new role.
• Early Career BAs: Those at the beginning of their Business Analyst journey who are eager to transition from theoretical knowledge to hands-on expertise and truly master their craft.
• Quality Assurance Professionals: QAs aiming to transition into Business Analyst roles, wishing to understand the intricacies of requirement gathering, user story creation, and acceptance criteria drafting, while leveraging their testing knowledge for holistic project comprehension.
   

• Deepened Understanding of Business Applications: Delve deeper into the workings of business applications, understanding their functional components and the synergy between them.
• Proficiency in Requirement Analysis: Equip BAs with tools and techniques to dissect and discern business requirements for system enhancements effectively.
• Mastery in Crafting User Stories: Achieve a structured approach to constructing relevant and impactful user stories that cater to the end-users and align with business goals.
• Expertise in Defining Acceptance Criteria: Learn to draft precise and actionable acceptance criteria that pave the way for successful development and testing phases.
• Effective Communication Skills: Enhance the ability to present progress with confidence during Agile stand-up calls and engage proactively with cross-functional teams.
• Confidence Building: Uplift the morale of budding BAs by endowing them with tangible skills, thereby ensuring the development team of their BA's competence.