Foundation to Agile methodologies, providing essential knowledge about Agile principles, values, and practices.

• Delving deeper into Agile methodologies, providing a comprehensive understanding of various frameworks and practices that embody Agile principles. >> Role of the Product Owner: backlog management, stakeholder management, prioritization of features based on user needs and business value.
• Equipping with Agile tools and practices that support the implementation of Agile methodologies: JIRA, Trello, Asana, ClickUp. Explore essential features.

Agile Business Analysis, providing the concept of the role of a Business Analyst in an Agile environment.

• Exploring Agile Business Analysis in an Agile environment, including stakeholder collaboration, requirement gathering, and documentation techniques.
• Understanding the C.O.D.E. Framework:
  • Clarify: Understanding business needs and stakeholder alignment
  • Organize: Structuring and prioritizing requirements
  • Define: Detailing requirements and designing solutions
  • Execute: Implementing solutions and managing risks
• Practical application of Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure effective project delivery and continuous improvement.

1. Explore the Phases of the C.O.D.E. Framework

1.1 Clarify

In the Clarify phase, the Business Analyst works to understand the business needs and align stakeholders. This involves gathering requirements, conducting interviews, and ensuring everyone has a shared understanding of the project goals.

Objectives:

• To gain a thorough understanding of the business needs and project goals.
• To align all stakeholders on the vision and expectations for the project.

Activities:

1. Stakeholder Identification: Identify key stakeholders involved in the project, including business leaders, end-users, and technical teams.
2. Requirements Gathering:
   • Conduct interviews, surveys, and workshops to collect information about user needs and expectations.
   • Utilize techniques such as brainstorming sessions or focus groups to elicit detailed requirements.
3. Documentation:
   • Document findings in a clear and structured format (e.g., requirement specifications, user personas).
   • Create visual aids like process maps or journey maps to illustrate user interactions and pain points.
4. Shared Understanding:
   • Facilitate discussions to ensure that all stakeholders have a common understanding of the project goals.
   • Use techniques such as user story mapping to visualize the requirements and foster collaboration.
5. Validation:
   • Review gathered requirements with stakeholders to confirm accuracy and completeness.
   • Adjust requirements based on stakeholder feedback to ensure alignment with business objectives.

1.2 Organize

During the Organize phase, the Business Analyst structures and prioritizes the requirements. This includes creating user stories, setting priorities, and preparing the backlog for the development team.

Objectives:

• To structure and prioritize requirements for effective development.
• To prepare a clear backlog that guides the development team’s work.