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Business analysis has become one of today’s hottest subjects, a real link between a firm’s information technology and business objectives, skilled business analysts contribute to the profitability of companies large and small, in most every industry. Business Analyst training will help you find opportunities in our rapidly changing world, by preparing you with the skills modern companies need to remain competitive. This chapter has now been renamed the business analysis service framework instead of the business analysis process model. This is reflected in the fact that the ‘business analysis process model has now been dispensed with and replaced by the BASF model (as defined before).

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Finding the solution chapter starts with the Gap analysis, the To Be is gathered from the TOM, or the BAM or business processes so that section is extended. This updated edition supports the continued evolution of business analysis and remains the go-to resource for practicing business analysts to turn to throughout their careers. The inclusion of the Business Analysis Service Framework and a wealth of Lean and Agile techniques reflects the customer-centricity of business analysis in today’s world. There remains a huge challenge for business analysts but this is accompanied by infinite opportunity. The frameworks, concepts, techniques and approaches described in this book offer a toolkit for business analysts. Our aim is to equip business analysts with the tools that will enable them to offer a clear value proposition and deliver the business analysis service their organisations need.You do not read a book like this purely for pleasure, at least I can't think of many people who would. I have been slowly going through it to remind myself of some Business Analysis techniques which I've got a bit rusty on, for professional reasons. This is a thorough coverage of the role of the BA, and includes much useful material and pointers to further resources, but it is a little dull. Worthy and reasonably comprehensive rather than pithy, fun reading! Adding even more value to membership, our discounts and free services enable members to enjoy savings both at work and at home Our Virtual Course platform delivers accredited and certified training, led by leading subject matter experts, direct to your home, mobile, computer or office without the hassle of travelling or staying away. It is so easy to fit in an online class into your busy schedule; simply log in from home, the office, or even while you are travelling. The section covering developing business analysis skills has been altered but to no real significant effect and there is a part at the end talking about the industry qualifications concentrating on the BCS versions.

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There has been an additional section entitled CPPOLDAT framework, this is effectively an extended POPIT model. The book that no business analyst should be without gets an up-to-the-minute update that maintains its status as the primary reference on business analysis for change professionals everywhere. The wealth of material and scope of the updates ensure this edition is an invaluable addition to any business analyst’s bookshelf regardless of their experience! I heartily recommend it to anyone wishing to know more about this vital and rewarding role. Technology has enabled new business models to be implemented through more flexible communication mechanisms that enable organisations to engage directly with customers, connect with suppliers and support global operations. The use of technology has also created opportunities for organisations to focus on their core capabilities without being distracted by peripheral areas of business requiring specialist capability. Established organisations that apply technology to enable and support well-defined enterprise architectures (EAs) are likely to develop significant competitive advantage while new organisations can gain considerable market share by investing in EAs that apply technology innovatively.

This accredited Business Analysis Foundation certification course 4th edition will enable you to get international recognition through the British Computer Society and IIBA. Thousands of students from all over the world have taken our online accredited BA Foundation course, you can take it in your own time, and the animation, voice and exercises keep learning interesting and flowing. Within the business process improvement you have such activities as ‘model existing processes’, ‘define required processes’, ‘identify gaps between processes’, ‘analyse gaps between processes’, ‘identify and analyse business process measures’, ‘identify actions’ and ‘ensure alignment with IT and processes’.

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There has been quite a significant rewrite to chapter three, we have an importance of strategy section, as well as interesting enough ‘business analysis and the strategic context’ which looks to be a good addition.

The views expressed in this book are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute or BCS Learning and Development Ltd except where explicitly stated as such. Although every care has been taken by the authors and BCS Learning and Development Ltd in the preparation of the publication, no warranty is given by the authors or BCS Learning and Development Ltd as publisher as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained within it and neither the authors nor BCS Learning and Development Ltd shall be responsible or liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising by virtue of such information or any instructions or advice contained within this publication or by any of the aforementioned. The balanced business scorecard is now called the balance score card and there is more detail on performance measurement especially covering the various levels of measurements targets etc and how they fit in within the VMOST model and have the Boston box that's now called the growth share matrix and no longer has the same format so ‘question mark’ replaces the ‘wildcat’. SWOT analysis still exists but there's now a section also covering the business model canvas. Under defining the solution is a new section covering the solution architecture life-cycle from enterprise architecture point of view.