Business Analysis

Business Analysis is the professional discipline of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems, often serving as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams. Practitioners elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies, and information systems to facilitate organizational change. By defining and articulating the value of a proposed solution, business analysis ensures that projects deliver outcomes that align with an enterprise's strategic goals and provide tangible benefits.

1. Introduction to Business Analysis
   1. Defining Business Analysis
      1. Purpose and Scope of Business Analysis
      2. Key Activities in Business Analysis
      3. Business Analysis vs. Related Disciplines
         1. Business Analysis vs. Project Management
         2. Business Analysis vs. Systems Analysis
         3. Business Analysis vs. Business Process Management
         4. Business Analysis vs. Data Analysis
   2. The Role of the Business Analyst
      1. Responsibilities of a Business Analyst
      2. Skills and Competencies Required
      3. Typical Career Paths
      4. Interaction with Other Roles
         1. Working with Project Managers
         2. Collaborating with Stakeholders
         3. Supporting Development Teams
         4. Engaging with Subject Matter Experts
   3. Core Concepts of Business Analysis
      1. Needs
      2. Changes
      3. Solutions
      4. Stakeholders
      5. Value
      6. Context
   4. The Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM)
      1. Overview of BACCM
      2. Interrelationships Among Core Concepts
      3. Application of BACCM in Practice
   5. Key Terminology and Glossary
      1. Common Business Analysis Terms
      2. Industry-Specific Terminology
      3. Acronyms and Abbreviations