Details of all of our Project Manager and Business Analyst training courses
Agile Foundations for Business Analysts
Covering the main Agile methods and tools that can help support successful software development, this 2 day event is aimed at Business Analysts, Project Managers and Software Engineers who have some experience of software development projects.
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Building a Great User Experience
This course is currently being developed and therefore not yet available. However, it will be a 2-day course designed for anyone requiring an understanding of the increasingly important area of user experience (UX/UI) design. It will be aimed at Business Analysts but will also be relevant to Project Managers, Developers and business stakeholders.
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Business Analysis Fundamentals
Ideally suited for junior or trainee business analysts with up to about 18 months experience this course examines the role and responsibilities of a business analyst and how it supports business, IT and change initiatives. It is a comprehensive and practical course that includes the tools and techniques that are commonly used. This 4 day event can be delivered as an on-site course or you can book places on our public course schedule.
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Business Case Development and Benefits Realisation
The Business Case is arguably the most important project document as it sets out the justification for the investment. This course will cover the knowledge and techniques that are required for developing an effective and accurate Business Case. It is a 2 day on-site only course aimed at Business Analysts and Project Managers or anyone working in Business Change that is involved in developing Business Cases.
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Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) for Business Analysts
Business Process Modelling Notation is an industry standard diagramming technique that enables business processes to be graphically represented. This course is designed for individuals who have some experience of process modelling and want to understand and use the BPMN technique. The course is for on-site delivery only and can be delivered over 1, 2 or 3 days depending on the client's needs.
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Data Modelling for Business Analysts
Aimed at Business Analysts plus other Change Management roles, this course covers the fundamental elements of data modelling such as what a data model is, its purpose and benefits as well as how and when they can be used. This 2 day event can be delivered over 3 days to include the production of a data model and is provided as an on-site course only.
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Directing a Project
This 1 day event has been designed specifically for those working in a Project Board capacity. It examines the specific roles of the Board and what their responsibilities are as the project progresses. This course is provided as an on-site event only.
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Fundamentals of Project Management
Our 4 day Fundamentals of Project Management course is suitable for existing or aspiring Project Managers. It is a comprehensive course covering the essential elements of a project, the project life-cycle as well as common project tools and techniques. This course can be delivered as an on-site course or you can book places on our public course schedule.
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Project Definition and Scoping
Ideal for both Project Managers and Business Analysts, this course covers the importance of ensuring that project definition and scope is clearly defined early in the project lifecycle as well as the techniques that can be used to achieve this and the need for stakeholder engagement. This 2 day event is currently only available as an on-site course.
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Project Management Overview
This can be a 1 or 2 day event providing an overview of the essential elements of project management. It is ideally suited to those who need a basic introduction to project management maybe as a precursor to attending a more comprehensive course or for those who work on the periphery of a project. This course is only available as an on-site course.
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Project Management Principles for Business Analysts
This is an on-site only course for Business Analysts who require an understanding of the key principles of managing a project. This is a 2 day course but can be extended to 3 days to provide additional depth.
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Risk Management
This course provides a best practice framework for managing risks and how that framework can be practically applied. It is suitable for anyone who is involved in aspects of risk management and wants to introduce or enhance a structured approach to their particular project, business area or the wider organisation. This 1 or 2 day event is only available as an on-site course.
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Strategic Change through Business Architecture and Process Management
Covering the methods, tools and technologies within Business Process Management that can help to increase process effectiveness, this 2 day event also includes how Business Architecture can help provide a blueprint of an organisation which in turn enables a more complete understanding of the business processes and how they impact the customer. This is an on-site only course aimed at Business Analysts with at least 4 years experience as well as aspiring Business Architects and Programme / Project Managers.
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Working in a Project Environment
This 4 day course covers the common aspects of project management and whilst comprehensive in terms of the subjects covered, it is designed for those who are relatively new to a project role. It is ideally suited to those working in Project Support, Team Managers / Members or anyone new to project management. This course can be delivered as an on-site course or you can book places on our public course schedule.
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Writing Better Requirements
Aimed at Business Analysts with at least 1 year of experience, this 2 day on-site only course covers the skills and techniques for writing better requirements, for getting the requirements right first time and dealing with requirements related issues such as unrealistic timescales.
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Surveys suggest only 16% of projects are completed on time and within budget -
94% of projects will have at least one re-start -
The main reason for project failure is incomplete requirements ... -
... and the second biggest reason for project failure is lack of user involvement -
In one form or another approximately 25% of British GDP is spent on projects each year -
Reworking requirements defects on most software development projects costs 40 to 50 percent of total project effort
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If a requirements defect gets into the live system it will cost you 100 times more to fix it
