The specific course outline and hours for a Business Analyst course can vary depending on the institution or organization offering the course and the depth of coverage. However, I can provide you with a general course outline for a typical Business Analyst course. Please note that the hours allocated to each class can also vary, but I will provide approximate time allocations for each topic.
Course Title: Business Analyst Training Program
Course Duration: 8-12 weeks (full-time) or longer for part-time or online courses.
Class 1: Introduction to Business Analysis - Overview of Business Analysis (2 hours) - Role and Responsibilities of a Business Analyst (2 hours) - Business Analysis Frameworks and Methodologies (2 hours)
Class 2: Requirement Elicitation and Documentation - Elicitation Techniques (4 hours) - Documenting Requirements (4 hours)
Class 3: Process Modeling and Improvement - Process Mapping and Notation (4 hours) - Process Improvement Techniques (4 hours)
Class 4: Data Analysis and Modeling - Data Analysis Fundamentals (3 hours) - Data Modeling (4 hours)
Class 5: Business Analysis Tools and Software - Introduction to BA Tools (2 hours) - Hands-on with BA Software (4 hours)
Class 6: Stakeholder Management and Communication - Identifying and Managing Stakeholders (3 hours) - Effective Communication for BAs (3 hours)
Class 7: Requirements Validation and Verification - Validation vs. Verification (2 hours) - Requirements Traceability (2 hours) - Quality Assurance in Business Analysis (2 hours)
Class 8: Agile Business Analysis - Introduction to Agile (3 hours) - Agile and Business Analysis (3 hours)
Class 9: Business Analysis in Project Management - BAs in Project Lifecycle (3 hours) - Project Management for BAs (3 hours)
Class 10: Business Analysis Documentation and Reporting - Creating Business Analysis Reports (3 hours) - Presenting Findings to Stakeholders (3 hours)
Class 11: Case Studies and Real-world Projects - Analyzing Real-world Cases (4 hours) - Hands-on Project Work (8 hours)
Class 12: Exam Preparation and Review - Review of Course Materials (4 hours) - Exam Strategies and Practice (4 hours)
Class 13: Final Exam
Class 14: Capstone Project Presentation - Students present their capstone projects (4 hours)
Please note that the actual hours allocated to each class may vary depending on the specific course and instructor. Additionally, some courses may include additional topics or specialized areas of focus, such as business process reengineering, data analytics, or industry-specific knowledge.
It's important to check with the institution or organization offering the course for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the course outline and hours.