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Business Business Analytics & Intelligence Business Strategy

Conduct a Strategy Analysis using Business Analysis

Learn business analysis tools and techniques to recommend solutions and strategies that produce business value
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (1,476 ratings)
10,407 students
Created by The BA Guide | Jeremy Aschenbrenner
Last updated 8/2020
English
English, Indonesian [Auto], 
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to assess and analyze the current state (as-is) of an organization to get a good feel for their structure, culture, and capabilities
  • Understand how to properly define project success by identifying the conditions that need to be met within the future state (to-be)
  • Understand how to use gap analysis to uncover the necessary changes to get the organization from the current as-is state to the future to-be state
  • Learn how to utilize the brainstorming and workshop techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the project and the organization
  • Learn how to determine viable solutions and recommend the best solution to meet the business needs and fill the identified gap
  • Gain the ability to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to validate when the recommended solution will give a return on investment
  • Learn to create a Business Case that gets approved by tying all of the learned details together into on succinct document that provides reasoning and financial justification to move forward
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Requirements

  • No Business Analysis experience necessary, but it is recommended (not required) that you have taken the first course in the Business Analysis Process Series, "Identify and Define the Problem"

Description

BECOME A BUSINESS ANALYST WHO CAN TAKE AN AMAZING IDEA FROM VISION TO REALITY BY UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT STATE OF AN ORGANIZATION, WHAT THEIR FUTURE STATE COULD LOOK LIKE, AND HOW TO HELP THEM BRIDGE THAT GAP.

Use business analysis techniques to create and recommend the best strategies and solutions to help your organization meet its goals.

When an organization has a big idea but doesn’t have a clue how to bring it to life, it is your responsibility as a Business Analyst to help them bridge that gap…

And it’s my responsibility as The BA Guide to teach you how!

This course will take you through my 5-Step Strategy Analysis process

  1. Analyze the Current State – Learn how to determine where the organization is today so you’re able to move forward fully prepared.

  2. Define the Future State – Understand exactly how to define what a “successful result” is – in order to achieve success, you first need to understand what success looks like.

  3. Assess the Risks – Minimize possible pitfalls and stumbling blocks by identifying them early and taking them into consideration in your planning.

  4. Determine a Change Strategy – Learn how to consider all possible options and determine which to put forward as your recommendation - then, define a strategy for how you intend to make the change.

  5. Create a Business Case – Document all of the previous elements together in a persuasive and cohesive way that gets you approval to move forward with the project.

Within each step, you’ll learn the techniques, tools, and skills through the use of practical, real-world examples – meaning you won’t just understand the 5 steps, you’ll also know how to apply them.

Course enrollment grants you lifetime access, with no expiration, to all the course lectures, activities, handouts, and quizzes. In addition, you’ll also receive 1-on-1 support for any questions or uncertainties that come up. And this all comes with a money-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Looking to get ECBA certified? - This course qualifies for 7 hours of Professional Development


Let’s hear what our current students have to say:

“This is a great course! The real life examples are great for new or inexperienced BAs to connect to the theories taught to real world. A very comprehensive course and excited for the next courses in this series.” – Amy

“I am a college student that is studying science. Not once did I ever consider business as a career option for me. That goes to say I do not have a business background. However, Jeremy explains fully and in detail of each lecture perfectly to where I can understand. This is awesome.” – Sandhya

“The courses provided by Jeremy and The BA Guide are fantastic! I'm currently working through my 5th Business Analysis course and I continue to be amazed at the quality of the courses. I have learned an incredible amount and would recommend the course to anyone looking to increase their business skills.” - Camden


What is included in the course?

  • Over 8 hours of high-quality video lectures that break down all the concepts covered into an easy to understand, step-by-step format.

  • A 40-page Student Workbook that will enhance your learning and your information retention from the course, as well as giving you reference material after you’ve completed the course.

  • 10 Business Analysis Templates so you have all the tools you need to immediately conduct a strategy analysis while on the job.

  • 7 Practice Activities to help you cement what you’ve learned and give you an opportunity to put your newly acquired skills to the test.

In addition to all the tools you’ll need to start conducting strategy analysis, you’ll also get a foot into the industry by way of an industry expert…

I’m not just the instructor who wrote this course, I will also act as both a resource and a mentor to guide you to a long and rewarding career in Business Analysis!


Still not convinced?

“Another great course in The BA Guide / Jeremy Aschenbrenner series. Although you can take this course individually, I highly recommend that anyone considering this course get the entire series and work through them sequentially. Well worth it.” – Liz

“Great quality work. I like how Jeremy brakes everything down, so it's understandable even if you don't have any background in the business analysis. Awesome courses!!!” - Oleg

“I'm in consulting and I have been able to compare what I've learned so far with the materials taught in the course and it's great because I can pick up the concepts and look at my next projects with this approach. I recommend it for anyone that wants to get into consulting.” - Carlos


And if you’re still not sure – here’s my promise to you:

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee! That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, I’ll give you a refund – no questions asked!

Whether you are an aspiring or a seasoned Business Analyst, this course is a must.


This course is the second course of the Business Analysis Process Series:

  1. Identify and Define the Problem

  2. => Conduct a Strategy Analysis <=

  3. Plan the Project

  4. Understand and Elicit Requirements

  5. Analyze, Model, and Organize Requirements

  6. Manage, Prioritize, and Validate Requirements

  7. Transition to the Solution

  8. Complete a Solution Evaluation

Whilst taking the previous course isn’t a requirement, I do recommend it as it will help your understanding of the material covered as we will be building on skills and techniques taught in the previous course lectures.

By the end of this course, you’ll have learned how to analyze an organization’s situation and subsequently recommend the best strategies to help them take their “big idea” from vision to fruition.

So, if you want to earn the prestige of being able to say you’re a Business Analyst who can help organizations make their goals a reality, enroll today.

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring or current Business Analysts
  • Aspiring or current Project Managers
  • Business professionals who are tasked with determining the best way to affect change within their organization
  • Business professionals who are tasked with assessing and mitigating risks of changes within their organization

Featured review

Liz Zélandais
Liz Zélandais
107 courses
17 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5a year ago
Another great course in The BA Guide / Jeremy Aschenbrenner series. Although you can take this course individually, I highly recommend that anyone considering this course get the entire series and work through them sequentially. Well worth it.

Course content

10 sections • 124 lectures • 7h 52m total length

  • Preview01:03
  • Preview00:39
  • Preview00:09
  • Course Resources - for your convenience
    00:19

  • Preview03:50
  • Udemy Review Prompt
    00:28
  • Explaining Strategy Analysis with an Example
    Preview10:39

  • Preview01:58
  • Preview04:23
  • What is a Project Team?
    Preview02:10
  • Preview02:24
  • IMPORTANT LINKS - Please review and bookmark
    00:08

  • Preview05:54
  • Current - Review Business Needs
    01:34
  • Current - Perform Organizational Assessment
    04:46
  • Current - Understand Capabilities
    11:25
  • Current - Assess Policies and Processes: Policies
    03:18
  • Document Analysis Technique: Overview and Steps
    07:40
  • Document Analysis Technique: Benefits and Cautions
    02:48
  • Document Analysis Technique: Notes Template
    03:39
  • Current - Assess Policies and Processes: Processes
    02:34
  • Process Flowchart Tool: Basics
    03:48
  • Process Flowchart Tool: Swimlanes
    02:33
  • Current - Analyze Technology and Infrastructure
    01:51
  • Current - Understand Business Architecture
    01:05
  • Current - Identify External Influencers
    04:27
  • Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)
    00:47
  • Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)
    05:48
  • Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 3)
    06:04
  • Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 4)
    01:30
  • Analyze the Current State Conclusion
    01:11
  • Analyze the Current State: Validate Your Understanding
    7 questions

  • Define the Future State Overview
    05:19
  • Define the Future State Regardless of Project Size
    02:32
  • Elements of Defining the Future State
    01:40
  • Future - Set Business Goals and Objectives
    04:05
  • Future - Set Business Goals and Objectives: Examples
    04:16
  • Future - Define Solution Scope
    02:51
  • Future - Solution Scope vs Project Scope
    01:02
  • Future - Writing Solution Scope Statements
    08:41
  • Future - Verifying Solution Scope
    01:44
  • Solution Scope: Notes Template
    02:14
  • Future - Identify Constraints
    02:38
  • Future - Define Changes to the Organizations
    10:57
  • Future - Identify Assumptions
    04:50
  • Future - Validate Potential Value
    02:24
  • Real World Application of Current and Future States
    03:56
  • Future - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)
    03:12
  • Future - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)
    02:22
  • Define the Future State Conclusion
    01:50
  • Define the Future State: Validate Your Understanding
    7 questions

  • Assess Risks Overview
    04:24
  • Steps to Assess Risks
    01:31
  • Assess Risks - Identify Risks
    08:17
  • Brainstorming Technique: Basics
    02:06
  • Brainstorming Technique: Steps to Conduct
    09:14
  • Brainstorming Technique: Benefits & Cautions
    03:26
  • Brainstorming Technique: Template
    03:22
  • Assess Risks - Determine Probability and Impact
    05:05
  • Workshop Technique: Basics
    02:00
  • Workshop Technique: Steps to Conduct
    09:27
  • Workshop Technique: Benefits & Cautions
    03:36
  • Workshop Technique: Template
    03:41
  • Assess Risks - Workshop Technique: Tying it in
    03:06
  • Assess Risks - Prioritize Risks
    01:50
  • Risk List & Assessment Template
    06:44
  • Assess Risks - Determine Risk Tolerance
    06:53
  • Assess Risks - Identify Actions
    04:54
  • Assess Risks - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)
    03:06
  • Assess Risks - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)
    08:26
  • Assess Risks - Conclusion
    02:09
  • Assess Risks: Validate Your Understanding
    6 questions

  • Determine a Strategy Overview
    04:11
  • Strategy - Review Solution Scope
    01:44
  • Strategy - Conduct a Gap Analysis
    04:33
  • Gap Analysis Template
    03:38
  • Strategy - Identify Options
    04:48
  • Strategy - Analyze Options: Feasibility
    05:34
  • Strategy - Analyze Options: Solution Scope & Goals
    01:13
  • Strategy - Analyze Options: Cost-Benefit Analysis
    06:15
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis Template
    10:24
  • Strategy - Analyze Options: Techniques & Tools
    02:25
  • Strategy - Make Recommendations
    04:47
  • Scoring Matrix Template
    03:23
  • Strategy - Choose a Methodology
    08:21
  • Strategy - Methodology Schedule Comparison
    05:29
  • Strategy - Adaptive vs Predictive
    01:46
  • Strategy - Breaking the Methodologies Down
    15:29
  • Strategy - Determine Project Schedule
    05:20
  • Strategy - Transitions and Releases
    03:43
  • Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)
    04:02
  • Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)
    07:18
  • Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 3)
    04:53
  • Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 4)
    07:26
  • Determine a Strategy Conclusion
    01:46
  • Determine a Strategy: Validate Your Understanding
    8 questions

  • Create a Business Case Overview
    02:13
  • What is a Business Case and how it is used?
    07:02
  • Business Case - Adaptive
    02:33
  • Business Case - Adaptive Example
    04:20
  • Business Case - Predictive
    02:53
  • Business Case - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1)
    10:42
  • Business Case - Verifying Predictive Business Case
    02:59
  • Business Case - Presenting Predictive Business Case
    05:36
  • Business Case - Presenting Adaptive Business Case
    01:12
  • Business Case - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2)
    00:29
  • Business Case: Validate Your Understanding
    3 questions

  • Introduction to the Centron example
    01:11
  • Introducing Centron and the University of Wisconsin
    05:16
  • Centron's Culture
    02:14
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Organizational Chart
    00:15
  • Centron Organizational Assessment
    06:19
  • Centron's Capabilities
    01:21
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Project Proposal
    00:14
  • Centron's Project Proposal
    01:57
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Process Flowcharts
    00:19
  • Centron's Processes
    06:19
  • Centron's Technology
    01:00
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Solution Scope
    00:13
  • Centron's Solution Scope
    04:54
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Business Case
    00:10
  • Centron's UW Project Business Case
    03:53
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Risk List
    00:10
  • Centron's Risk List and Assessment
    09:14
  • Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Gap Analysis
    00:13
  • Centron's Gap Analysis
    01:03
  • Wrapping Up the Centron Example
    03:11

  • Conduct a Strategy Analysis - Conclusion
    01:26
  • Bonus Lecture: Defining your next steps
    02:15

Instructor

The BA Guide | Jeremy Aschenbrenner
Business Analyst Trainer and Coach | Best Selling Instructor
The BA Guide | Jeremy Aschenbrenner
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Hi there! My name is Jeremy Aschenbrenner and I am so glad you have found me!

I am a veteran Business Analyst with more than 1000 completed projects. I've done business analysis work for companies in many industries including health care, telecommunications, automotive, trucking, consumer goods, financial services, food and beverage, and more.

I created The BA Guide to break down the barriers to becoming a Business Analyst. Throughout our various courses, I teach you what you need to know in order to start your Business Analyst career.  

But I don't just stop there. Once you have successfully started your Business Analyst career, I ensure you are successful by providing training on techniques, tools, and best practices.  

When I am not behind a computer I love to spend time with family and friends, enjoying some warm weather, and if I'm lucky, with a cold drink in my hand and sand between my toes.  

I am here to serve you so please don't hesitate to message me on Udemy or on social media. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.

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