Develop the foundational concepts and methodologies of business analysis, including the Business Analyst role, analysis techniques, and software development lifecycle, with practical exposure to SAP solutions commonly used in enterprise environments. Learn to evaluate business cases and develop strategic analysis skills while leveraging the SAP Activate methodology, alongside ChatGPT applications to enhance your business analysis capabilities.
Foundations of Business Analysis
Foundations of Business Analysis
This course is part of SAP Business Analyst Professional Certificate
Instructor: SAP Career Certificates
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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- Business Systems Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Solution Design
- ChatGPT
- Stakeholder Management
- Critical Thinking
- Business Requirements
- Requirements Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Systems Analysis
- Organizational Strategy
- Waterfall Methodology
- Stakeholder Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- SAP Applications
- Communication
- Business Process Modeling
- Agile Methodology
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This course is part of the SAP Business Analyst Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
Discover the essential role of a Business Analyst and learn how to analyze business problems and opportunities using structured approaches.
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6 videos6 readings7 assignments
Explore different software development methodologies, including the SAP Activate framework, and understand how Business Analysts contribute to successful project delivery.
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7 videos4 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
Learn how to align business analysis activities with organizational strategy, conduct strategic analysis, and measure the value of your work.
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4 videos6 readings7 assignments
Develop effective strategies for identifying, analyzing, and communicating with stakeholders, including techniques for managing complex stakeholder relationships.
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6 videos5 readings6 assignments1 plugin
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