Perform Business Analysis Online Course

Perform Business Analysis Online Course | Identify and Solve Business Problems

This Perform Business Analysis in IT online course helps learners apply business analysis techniques in technology environments. You will learn how to identify business needs, evaluate current systems, and recommend practical solutions that improve processes and support better outcomes.

This course focuses on analysing IT systems and business operations to support decision‑making. Learners explore how to gather requirements, assess performance issues, and align solutions with business goals using structured analysis tools.

How to Perform Business Analysis?

To perform business analysis, start by identifying the core problem or opportunity within a system or process. Gather information through interviews, research, or observation, and document requirements clearly. Analyse workflows and systems to identify gaps or inefficiencies. Use tools like process maps or SWOT analysis to explore options. Recommend data‑driven solutions and support change by preparing business cases or documentation that aligns with organisational goals.

What You Will Learn

  • Key concepts and objectives of business analysis in IT
  • Gathering, documenting, and validating stakeholder requirements
  • Evaluating systems and identifying performance gaps
  • Developing business cases and recommending system improvements
  • Supporting business change through structured analysis

Who Should Enrol

  • Learners pursuing roles in IT business analysis or systems support
  • Students preparing for technology-focused roles in operations
  • Individuals interested in improving processes using analysis skills
  • Anyone wanting to gain experience in IT‑enabled business solutions

Recognising what a business requires and the potential opportunities, figuring out the best method for finding the right solution, outlining the extent of that solution, and creating a rationale for its implementation are crucial steps in this process.

This online course will enable learners to perform analysis to meet strategic business needs and goals. A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to identify business needs and opportunities, determine an approach to identifying the most appropriate solution, define the solution scope and develop the business case. You will learn to identify challenges, document requirements, and support improvements using practical methods.

Course Content
  • The internal and external business environment and architecture are analysed within the scope of a designated business mandate
  • The current state of technology is assessed in order to inform solution architecture and clarify business problems
  • The business problem, opportunities and/or needs are analysed in order to identify requirements for new solutions
  • A gap analysis is performed to determine where the organisation is and where it wants to be
  • Initial requirements are derived and documented in order to clarify solution scope
  • The potential solution approach options are identified in order to prepare for a feasibility analysis
  • A feasibility analysis is conducted for each solution approach option to facilitate business decision making processes
  • Viable potential solution approach is recommended to facilitate business decision making processes
  • A feasibility study report is produced to communicate and validate the recommended solution approach with stakeholders
  • The scope of work is defined using selected techniques in accordance with project standards in order to prepare the business case
  • The ambit of investigation is defined using selected techniques in accordance with project standards in order to prepare the
  • The solution scope is explored in order to prepare the business case
  • The scope of work is established using selected techniques in order to prepare and present the business case
  • The solution and project scope are clarified by listing exclusions
  • The benefits are identified and quantified for project justification purposes
  • Costs are identified and quantified for project justification and control purposes
  • An initial risks assessment is conducted for project feasibility purposes and to inform a risk management plan
  • A business case is compiled and presented in order to facilitate project selection and decision making by business stakeholders
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
SpecCon Short Course
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