COURSE SYNOPSIS

This course provides both an introduction to the concepts of corporate strategic planning as well as examines the possible role that a Business Analyst may play in the strategic planning process. The course will address five key areas where Business Analysts may be required: participating in strategic goal setting, understanding the strategic plan, conducting enterprise analysis, writing and validating strategic goals, and resolving conflicting goals. The purpose of this course is to enable a Business Analyst to perform strategic planning activities and to assist clients/customers in developing sound objectives.

BABOK REFERENCE

This course addresses and expands Section 2.1.

COURSE OUTLINE

TBD

TOPICS

• TBD

OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of the course, the student will understand how to derive, clarify, and document strategic objectives.

LOGISTICS

• Class duration is 1 day, with workshops
• Instructional materials are provided
• This course is also offered as in-house training and may be combined with other courses.

PREREQUISITES

• None

AUDIENCE

• Information Technology Management
• Software Development Project Managers
• Product Managers and Product Implementation Teams
• End User Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Information Technology Managers & Supervisors
• System Developers and Project Team Members
• Consultants and Project Auditors