Agile Business Analysis in a Scrum Environment

The Agile Business Analysis in a Scrum Environment course equips professionals with essential tools, techniques, and skills to effectively perform business analysis in agile projects. This course focuses on the practical application of agile principles, frameworks, and methodologies in a Scrum context.

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Overview

The Agile Business Analysis in a Scrum Environment course is meticulously designed to help professionals develop a deep understanding of the agile mindset and essential business analysis skills required in today’s fast-evolving environments. It empowers learners to effectively bridge communication and collaboration gaps between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-value solutions.

With a strong emphasis on Scrum practices, this course delves into advanced techniques for gathering and refining requirements, fostering stakeholder engagement, managing product backlogs, and creating impactful user stories. Learners will acquire practical tools and strategies to facilitate continuous value delivery in agile projects, regardless of their complexity or scale.

This comprehensive 1-day training course, provided by MPES, incorporates interactive workshops, hands-on case studies, and engaging expert-led discussions to ensure an enriching learning experience. Upon completion, learners will be well-prepared to excel as Agile Business Analysts, making valuable contributions to Scrum teams and driving project success effectively.

Course Objectives

Understand the role of a Business Analyst in an agile environment
Explore Scrum principles and their application to business analysis
Learn techniques for creating and managing product backlogs
Develop skills for stakeholder collaboration and user story refinement
Understand prioritisation methods to maximise value delivery
Gain expertise in facilitating communication between teams and stakeholders
Prepare to integrate agile principles effectively into business analysis practices

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Course Details

Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Familiarity with basic business analysis principles is recommended.
Prior knowledge of Scrum or agile frameworks is advantageous but not mandatory.
Proficiency in English is required as the course material and discussions are in English.

Learning Outcomes

Develop Agile Expertise: Master business analysis practices aligned with agile principles.
Enhance Communication Skills: Facilitate effective collaboration between stakeholders and Scrum teams.
Maximise Value Delivery: Learn prioritisation and backlog management techniques to deliver continuous value.
Gain Practical Knowledge: Acquire tools and techniques to drive business success in agile environments.

Target Audience

The Agile Business Analysis in a Scrum Environment course is designed for professionals seeking to improve their business analysis skills in an agile context. Suitable for:

Business Analysts
Scrum Masters
Product Owners
Project Managers
Agile Team Members

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Agile Business Analysis in a Scrum Environment

Introduction to Agile
What is Agile?
What is Agile Business Analysis?
Introduction to Agile Business Analysis in a Scrum Environment

Module 2: Features of Business Analysis

Adaptability
Goal Orientation
Innovation
Leadership
Empathy

Module 3: Features of the Agile Scrum Environment

Introduction
Differences Between Agile and Scrum

Module 4: Key Concepts

Product Backlog
Sprint Planning
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
Continuous Improvement
Collaboration

Module 5: Purpose of Business Analysis

Purpose of Business Analysis Overview
Business Analysis Contribution

Module 6: Benefits of Business Analysis

Improved Decision-Making
Increased Efficiency
Better Risk Management
Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement
Improved Customer Satisfaction
Greater Agility and Flexibility
Better Alignment Between IT and Business

Module 7: Scrum Environment

Scrum Team
Scrum Master
Sprints
Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning Meeting
Sprint Execution
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
Dealing with Change
User Stories
Epics
Product Backlog
Prioritise Product Backlog
Estimate Product Backlog
Sprint Backlog
Daily Scrum
Burn-Down Charts

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Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. Do I need prior experience with Scrum to take this course?

No, prior experience with Scrum is not mandatory. However, a basic understanding of agile concepts will help learners grasp the course content more effectively.

Q. What practical skills will I gain from this course?

You’ll acquire practical expertise in backlog management, effective user story creation, prioritisation techniques, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders and Scrum teams in an agile project setting.

Q. How does this course enhance my career?

This course enhances your career by providing essential agile business analysis skills, improving your ability to contribute to agile projects, and enabling you to excel in dynamic organisational environments.

Q. Is this course suitable for non-business analysts?

Yes, the course is perfect for individuals transitioning into roles involving business analysis, equipping them with the skills required to succeed in agile and Scrum-based project settings.

Q. Will I receive a certification upon completing the course?

Yes, learners will receive a course completion certificate, demonstrating their understanding of agile business analysis concepts and their ability to apply these skills in professional environments.

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