The Business Analyst's Handbook

First Edition
Author: Howard Podeswa
ISBN #: 1598635654
©2009   Publish Date: 12/08/2008
Binding: PB
Pages: 432
Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR

Price: $49.99

Product Benefits:

  • The most up-to-date book on the topic, incorporating the latest standards in the profession, including the UML (Unified Modeling Language) – a standard for modeling (diagramming), BABOK, and ITIL.
  • Well-tested on the job, the Business Analyst's handbook is based on a set of Job Aids the author's company currently distributes to practicing Business Analysts during in-house training and consultation engagements.
  • Companion website provides additional templates and other Job Aids.
  • Provides an extensive list of questions to ask business stakeholders at each phase of a project.
  • Provides specifics, not just general information: specific questions to ask interviewees, specific checklists of invitees and preparatory documents, artifacts, etc.
  • Includes extensive glossaries of diagram symbols and Business Analysis terms.

Table of Contents:

Introduction;

Chapter 1: Overview of BA Activities Throughout the Life Cycle;

Chapter 2: Meeting Guide;

Chapter 3: Standards and Guidelines Used in This Book;

Chapter 4: BA Toolkit;

Chapter 5: Tips and Checklists;

Chapter 6: Templates;

Appendix A: Glossary of BA Terms;

Appendix B: Acronyms;

Appendix C: Further Reading

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