Strong stakeholder and project management skills enable successful business analysts to bridge communication gaps, manage expectations, and guide initiatives to meet business goals. This course gives existing and aspiring business analysts critical skills for career success.
Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management
Ce cours fait partie de plusieurs programmes.
Instructeurs : Daniel C. Yeomans
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Ce que vous apprendrez
Job-ready skills in project and stakeholder management that employers value in a good business analyst
The fundamental concepts of project management, including project phases, communication strategies, stakeholder, and risk management
How to apply various project management tools to effectively manage projects, conduct risk assessments, and plan communication strategies
How to implement effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Catégorie : Project Lifecycle
- Catégorie : Project Management
- Catégorie : Stakeholder Management
- Catégorie : Risk Management
- Catégorie : Communication
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Il y a 6 modules dans ce cours
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to project management, focusing on its core principles, processes, and career opportunities. You will gain insights into the business analysis process and the various functions of project management. Additionally, you will develop a foundational understanding that supports further exploration into more advanced project management topics.
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In this module, you will explore the critical aspects of stakeholder analysis and engagement in project management. You will learn about the various techniques for identifying stakeholders, creating a stakeholder register, and the tools necessary for effective stakeholder analysis. This module also explores strategies for engaging stakeholders, developing communication plans, and monitoring engagement efforts through practical applications.
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This module provides a comprehensive overview of project planning and execution. You will explore project lifecycles and the different models, such as adaptative and predictive, and understand their suitability for various project types. Additionally, you will learn about project planning, including scope planning, schedule planning, and resource allocation. You will also learn about the execution phase, focusing on monitoring progress, team collaboration, and evaluating outcomes to ensure project success. You will also have the opportunity to build a traceability matrix, work breakdown structure (WBS), and network diagram and perform a hands-on lab that explores the reasons for the failure of a project.
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In this module, you will be introduced to the communication methods and strategies that aid effective project management. You will also explore the components of a communications management plan. Additionally, you will learn the need to plan virtual communications effectively. You will also gain insights into status reporting essentials and how various communication styles can impact the quality of communications. Finally, you will create a hands-on lab on status reporting.
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In this module, you will explore defining risk and uncertainty in projects, including differentiating between opportunities and threats. You will learn how to model risk metalanguage to document risks and distinguish between cause, event, and impact. The module also explores the importance of SWOT or strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat analysis and how to develop risk management plans. Finally, you will learn about the challenges in implementing a risk program, along with qualitative risk analysis and risk exposure and score concepts.
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In this module, you will apply your project management skills and knowledge to complete a comprehensive, hands-on project. You will create a simulated project management plan for relaunching an existing website, incorporating all the essential elements discussed throughout the course. By completing this project, you will gain practical experience in project planning, stakeholder management, communication, and risk management.
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This course is designed for aspiring business analysts keen to build essential skills in project and stakeholder management. However, it is also suitable for anyone interested in project management, business communication, stakeholder management, and business leadership.
Yes! Business analysts need project and stakeholder management skills. These skills are essential for guiding initiatives to meet business goals, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Effective stakeholder management helps BAs align business objectives with project outcomes, while strong project management ensures that initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Yes, project and stakeholder management skills are a great addition to your resume when you’re starting a business analysis career. These skills are highly valued in the field, as they enable business analysts to manage expectations, align business goals with project outcomes, and ensure effective communication across teams and stakeholders. Professionals with these skills are in high demand, as they are crucial to driving successful projects and delivering measurable business value. Additionally, strong project management skills can help you navigate complex tasks and deadlines, while stakeholder management fosters the relationships necessary for long-term success.