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The following Virtual, Instructor-led Agile and Business Analysis classes are Guaranteed to Run!

Requirements Analysis and Use Cases (course code BA28 – 14 PD hours) scheduled December 8-9, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba28-requirements-analysis-and-use-cases-workshop/2022-12-08/   This 2-day course provides a strong foundation in the mechanics of use case diagramming and writing textual descriptions of use cases. In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how to enhance and refine your use case skills, how to involve your stakeholders in the use case process, and how to develop use cases that provide valuable information to the designers and testers. Use cases that meet the needs of designers can be too technical and too detailed for other stakeholders. Use cases that satisfy business users are usually not very helpful to designers and testers. How do you satisfy these two disparate interests? And how do you handle the details like business rules, data validations and user interface specifications?

Agile for Business Analysts (course code BA08 – 14 PD hours) scheduled January 19-20, 2023 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba08-agile-for-business-analysts/2023-01-19/  In this 2-day course, you will develop your understanding of agile business analysis and the role of the business analyst on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, you will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring – the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments – regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Added Bonus – Support for Pursuing your IIBA®AAC certification.

Our Virtual, Instructor-led class schedule through December, 2023 will be updated shortly on our website. https://rgfgroup.com/course-calendar/

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The following Virtual, Instructor-led Agile and Business Analysis classes are Guaranteed to Run!

Agile for Business Analysts (course code BA08 – 14 PD hours) scheduled August 8-9, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba08-agile-for-business-analysts/2022-08-08/  In this 2-day course, you will develop your understanding of agile business analysis and the role of the business analyst on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, you will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring – the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments – regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Added Bonus – Support for Pursuing your IIBA®AAC certification.

Requirements Elicitation (course code BA26 – 14 PD hours) scheduled August 29-30, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba26-requirement-elicitation/2022-08-29/  Strong elicitation skills are a ‘must have’ for anyone charged with defining requirements for their project. In this highly interactive 2-day course, you will learn how to enhance and refine your elicitation skills. Industry best practices are explained and then augmented with professional tips and methods. Working in small groups, you will practice new techniques and discuss strategies that your organization should be using to better define stakeholder needs. A case study driven workshop comprises more than half the course and provides a real-world example, templates, and job aids to reference once you are back on the job. If you are struggling with missing requirements, lack of stakeholder involvement, out of control scope, or the inability to know which tools to apply to elicit the most thorough requirements, you’ll want to consider this workshop!

 BA30 Foundations of Business Analysis (course code BA30 – 28 PD hours) scheduled September 19-22, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba30-foundations-of-business-analysis-course-2019-12-09/2022-09-19/ This class attracts both those new to business analysis as well as those in a business analyst role who are looking for formalized education and best practices! The Foundations of Business Analysis class is a practitioner-based, skill enabling course that provides a total immersion in the BA role, going way beyond a simple “test prep” curriculum. Participants will learn how to perform stakeholder analysis, utilize techniques to elicit the needs of these stakeholders, translate their needs into solution requirements, and confirm these requirements are well-written, correct, and precise. For those new to the BA role, the course is aligned to BABOK Version 3 and covers the IIBA knowledge areas on the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) exam. The 4-day course will provide attendees with 28 professional development hours to sit for the ECBA exam.

Our Virtual, Instructor-led class schedule through December, 2022 has been updated on our website. https://rgfgroup.com/course-calendar/

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The following classes are Guaranteed to Run:

 Requirements Elicitation (course code BA26 – 14 PD hours) scheduled June 23-24, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba26-requirement-elicitation/2022-06-23/  Strong elicitation skills are a ‘must have’ for anyone charged with defining requirements for their project. In this highly interactive 2-day course, you will learn how to enhance and refine your elicitation skills. Industry best practices are explained and then augmented with professional tips and methods. Working in small groups, you will practice new techniques and discuss strategies that your organization should be using to better define stakeholder needs. A case study driven workshop comprises more than half the course and provides a real-world example, templates, and job aids to reference once you are back on the job. If you are struggling with missing requirements, lack of stakeholder involvement, out of control scope, or the inability to know which tools to apply to elicit the most thorough requirements, you’ll want to consider this workshop!

 Agile for Business Analysts (course code BA08 – 14 PD hours) scheduled August 8-9, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba08-agile-for-business-analysts/2022-08-08/ In this 2-day course, you will develop your understanding of agile business analysis and the role of the business analyst on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, you will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring – the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments – regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Added Bonus – Support for Pursuing your IIBA®AAC certification.

Our Virtual, Instructor-led class schedule for 2022  https://rgfgroup.com/course-calendar/

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The following classes are Guaranteed to Run in March and April, 2022!

Business Analysis Essentials (course code BA01 – 14 PD hours) scheduled March 14-15, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba01-business-analysis-essentials/2022-03-14/  This 2-day course discusses the business analysis process as it is applied throughout a project as well as the pre-project activities that comprise strategy analysis. Participants learn how a business analyst supports the project throughout the solution development life cycle, from defining business needs and solution scope, to validating requirements have been met in the testing phase and ensuring the solution continues to provide value after implementation.

Agile for Business Analysts (course code BA08 – 14 PD hours) scheduled March 28-29, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba08-agile-for-business-analysts/2022-03-28/  In this 2-day course, you will develop your understanding of agile business analysis and the role of the business analyst on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, you will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring – the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments – regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Added Bonus – Support for pursuing your IIBA®AAC certification.

 BA30 Foundations of Business Analysis (course code BA30 – 28 PD hours) scheduled March 28-31, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba30-foundations-of-business-analysis-course-2019-12-09/2022-03-28/ This class attracts both those new to business analysis as well as those in a business analyst role who are looking for formalized education and best practices! The Foundations of Business Analysis class is a practitioner-based, skill enabling course that provides a total immersion in the BA role, going way beyond a simple “test prep” curriculum. Participants will learn how to perform stakeholder analysis, utilize techniques to elicit the needs of these stakeholders, translate their needs into solution requirements, and confirm these requirements are well-written, correct, and precise. For those new to the BA role, the course is aligned to BABOK Version 3 and covers the IIBA knowledge areas on the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) exam. The 4-day course will provide attendees with 28 professional development hours to sit for the ECBA exam.

Requirements Elicitation (course code BA26 – 14 PD hours) scheduled April 14-15, 2022 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba26-requirement-elicitation/2022-04-14/ Strong elicitation skills are a ‘must have’ for anyone charged with defining requirements for their project. In this highly interactive 2-day course, you will learn how to enhance and refine your elicitation skills. Industry best practices are explained and then augmented with professional tips and methods. Working in small groups, you will practice new techniques and discuss strategies that your organization should be using to better define stakeholder needs. A case study driven workshop comprises more than half the course and provides a real-world example, templates, and job aids to reference once you are back on the job. If you are struggling with missing requirements, lack of stakeholder involvement, out of control scope, or the inability to know which tools to apply to elicit the most thorough requirements, you’ll want to consider this workshop!

Our Virtual, Instructor-led class schedule for 2022  https://rgfgroup.com/course-calendar/

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RG Freeman Group just confirmed the start of our Virtual, Instructor-led Agile for Business Analysts and Agile Scrum Simulation Workshop courses in February. The classes below are guaranteed to run!

Both classes are being taught by Kelsey Apple, MCT, MCSD, PMP, PSM, Senior Agile and Business Analysis Instructor and Consultant, RG Freeman Group.

The Agile for Business Analysts class (course code BA08) is scheduled February 8-9, 2022. https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba08-agile-for-business-analysts/2022-02-08/

In this 2-day course, you will develop your understanding of agile business analysis and the role of the business analyst on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, you will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring – the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments – regardless of the delivery life cycle selected.

The Agile Scrum Simulation Workshop (course code: AGL22v) is scheduled February 16-17, 2022 and February 23-24, 2022. https://rgfgroup.com/event/agl-22v-virtual-agile-scrum-team-workshop/2022-02-16/ Students can register on their own or as a team! 

Participants will experience the leading Agile methodology by using hands-on exercises and testing the basic premise and techniques behind agility. This 2-day virtual workshop puts the distributed agile team members through their paces, by showing them how to conduct the five (5) scrum ceremonies, while also simulating key activities within a sprint. This workshop utilizes an immersive learning approach, along with role playing, which allows students to assume their respective Scrum roles and practice the techniques as they learn. Students work remotely and experience an environment that is fully leveraging Agile concepts and culture.

A quote from a recent student: “I thought the way the material was presented was very easy to digest and I loved how much time was worked into the schedule to have the participants actually doing the work to gain experience.” 

Our Virtual, Instructor-led class schedule for 2022  https://rgfgroup.com/course-calendar/

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RG Freeman Group just confirmed the start of our Virtual, Instructor-led Agile Scrum Simulation Workshop. The class is now Guaranteed to Run December 13-14, 2021!

Agile Scrum Simulation Workshop (course code: AGL22v) has quickly become one of our most popular courses. Students can register on their own or as a team! https://rgfgroup.com/event/agl-22v-virtual-agile-scrum-team-workshop/2021-12-13/ 

This is a virtual, instructor-led class taught by Kelsey Apple, MCT, MCSD, PMP, PSM, Senior Agile and Business Analysis Instructor and Consultant, RG Freeman Group.

Participants will experience the leading Agile methodology by using hands-on exercises and testing the basic premise and techniques behind agility. This 2-day virtual workshop puts the distributed agile team members through their paces, by showing them how to conduct the five (5) scrum ceremonies, while also simulating key activities within a sprint. This workshop utilizes an immersive learning approach, along with role playing, which allows students to assume their respective Scrum roles and practice the techniques as they learn. Students work remotely and experience an environment that is fully leveraging Agile concepts and culture.

A quote from a recent student: “I thought the way the material was presented was very easy to digest and I loved how much time was worked into the schedule to have the participants doing the work to gain experience.” 

Our Virtual, Instructor-led class schedule for 2022 is now updated on our website. https://rgfgroup.com/course-calendar/

Click here to register or request info

RG Freeman Group just confirmed the start of the following Virtual, Instructor-led Business Analysis classes below, so they are now Guaranteed to Run! 

BA29 User Acceptance Testing for Business Analysts, September 20-21, 2021 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba29-user-acceptance-testing-uat-for-business-analysts-bas/2021-09-20/ This 2 day workshop looks at the business issues which drive the need for a fully functional UAT process and describes the components of such a process. It is designed to help the business analyst (BA) develop an understanding of their role, the process, and the deliverables associated with UAT.

 BA01 Business Analysis Essentials September 23-24, 2021 https://rgfgroup.com/event/ba01-business-analysis-essentials/2021-09-23/ This 2-day course discusses the business analysis process as it is applied throughout a project as well as the pre-project activities that comprise strategy analysis. Participants learn how a business analyst supports the project throughout the solution development life cycle, from defining business needs and solution scope to validating that requirements have been met in the testing phase and ensuring the solution continues to provide value after implementation.

Click here to register or request info