Software Selection and Implementation Guide for Business Analyst

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Business Analysts must adapt to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by cloud based solution implementation. This course is designed to equip BAs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in cloud-based implementations.

Course Highlights:

- Software Implementation Lifecycle Framework

  • Master a 5-phase approach: Needs Analysis, Solution Selection, Implementation Readiness,

Solution Implementation, and Solution Management

  • Learn to adapt traditional BA methodologies for cloud-based projects

- Requirements Elicitation Techniques

  • Shift from requirement gathering to process understanding and optimization

  • Develop skills to identify challenging business scenarios and pain points

  • Learn to leverage pre-built SaaS functionalities to meet business needs

- Strategies for Minimizing Customization in SaaS Solutions

  • Understand the importance of "Use As-is" over customization

  • Learn techniques to adapt business processes to SaaS capabilities

  • Develop skills to identify alternative solutions within existing SaaS functionality

- Essential Organizational Change Management (OCM) Skills

  • Master the "Identify, Educate, Collaborate, Communicate" OCM framework

  • Learn to conduct thorough change impact assessments

  • Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement and resistance management

- Insights into AI Integration in Cloud-Based Solutions

  • Understand how AI is revolutionizing SaaS applications

  • Explore real-world examples of AI in popular SaaS platforms

  • Learn to identify AI-driven opportunities for process improvement

- Vendor Evaluation and Selection Mastery

  • Learn to create effective RFPs for SaaS solutions

  • Develop skills to conduct and evaluate vendor demos

  • Understand key criteria for SaaS vendor selection