Requirements Gathering and Documentation is the third course in Hains Academy’s Business Analysis series. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and techniques necessary to define and document clear, actionable requirements, ensuring project alignment with business objectives.

The course begins with an introduction to the critical role of requirements in business analysis and explores the different types of requirements, including business, functional, and non-functional. Learn how to identify and prioritise business needs to set the stage for successful projects.

Dive into requirements elicitation techniques, including interviews, workshops, observation, and document analysis, to gather accurate and comprehensive insights from stakeholders. Explore best practices for documenting requirements clearly and concisely, and learn how to model them visually using diagrams, use cases, and user stories.

The course also covers requirements validation and verification to ensure alignment with business goals, as well as tools and strategies for managing changes to requirements. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate the challenges of requirements gathering and maintain project focus.

What is primarily taught in this course?

• Importance of requirements: Understanding the role of requirements in project success.

• Types of requirements: Differentiating between business, functional, and non-functional requirements.

• Elicitation techniques: Mastering methods like interviews, surveys, workshops, and observation.

• Documentation and modelling: Using diagrams, use cases, and user stories to define requirements.

• Validation and verification: Ensuring requirements meet stakeholder needs and business objectives.

• Change management: Efficiently managing and tracing changes throughout the project lifecycle.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in requirements gathering and documentation, empowering you to contribute effectively to your organisation’s success.

Who this course is for:

• New and experienced business analysts looking to refine their requirements management skills.
• Project managers and team leads responsible for ensuring project alignment with business goals.
• Professionals transitioning into roles involving requirements gathering or project planning.
• Stakeholders and decision-makers seeking to understand the importance of clear and effective requirements.
• Anyone aiming to contribute to successful project outcomes through structured requirements processes.