Sunday, August 2, 2015

Business Analysis Webinars for August 2015

Here is a consolidated look at upcoming webinars on business analysis topics from several education providers:

Prototyping – How to Ensure Project Success
Presented by Rick Clare, PMP, CBAP, CSM, MSPM, PM Centers USA

Prototyping is a seldom used elicitation technique, even though some development methodologies such as Rapid Application Delivery are entirely based on it. This webinar will provide an in-depth review of this elicitation technique and explain best practices in using prototyping to deliver quality products.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, August 6, 2015; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: PM Centers USA    @PMCentersUSA
Cost: $14.95
Registration:   PM Centers USA Paid Webinar Registration

 

 

CBAP and CCBA Certification Q & A
Presented by Susan Heidorn, Ed.D., PMP, CBAP, Watermark Learning

The event is a free chat session using webinar technology. It features written questions and live answers by an experienced CBAP from Watermark Learning. Topics include anything related to IIBA's certifications you want, ranging from the CBAP or CCBA application to the exams to re-certification.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, August 7, 2015; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: Watermark Learning    @WatermarkLearn
Cost: Free
Registration:   Watermark Learning Public Webinar Registration

 

 

BABOK® Series: Information Technology Knowledge Areas Webinar
Presented by Deborah Oliver, Product Manager - BA Development, IIBA
 
Join Deboarh Oliver, Product Manager-BA Professional Development as she presents the Knowledge Areas from BABOK v3. This is your opportunity to learn more about the changes to the Knowledge areas and ask questions.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2015; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Public Webinar Registration

 

 
Lean Startup Overview
Presented by Robert Tyson
 
Gain an overall understanding of the background, principles, and benefits of Lean Startup along with how it differs from traditional new product development.

Topics covered:

·         What is Lean Startup?
·         How Lean Startup differs from traditional approaches
·         Lean Startup Principles
·         Build-Measure-Learn Loop
·         Pivot or Persevere
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2015; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: ASPE SDLC Training    @ASPE_SDLC
Cost: Free
Registration:   ASPE Web Seminar Registration

 

 

An Introduction to TOGAF®, The Open Group Architecture Framework
Presented by Nasser El-Batal, Global Knowledge
 
In this hour-long webinar, IT service management expert Nasser El-Batal will introduce you to the TOGAF framework. You will learn about its business benefits, critical factors for implementation success, and TOGAF's relationship to and integration with other best practices.
 
You will learn about:

·         Business pressures and needs.
·         Enterprises under constant pressure.
·         Getting your house in order.
·         EA and other management frameworks.
·         What TOGAF is.
·         TOGAF architecture domains.
·         Enterprise architecture domains.
·         TOGAF 9.1 components.
·         Governance structure.
·         Capability-based planning: Capabilities in an enterprise architecture context.
·         EQE: Service performance classifications.
·         Service output as a basis for service performance measurement.
·         Uses and benefits of reference models.
·         Sample STDs, frameworks and reference models.
·         Following "A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge" (BABOK® Guide) knowledge areas.
·         Business analysis lifecycle consideration.
·         Continual service improvement.
·         The structure of the architecture skills framework.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2015; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Global Knowledge   @GlobalKnowledge
Cost: Free
Registration:   Global Knowledge Public Webinar Registration

 

 

A Comparison of Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
Presented by: Rick Clare, PMP, CBAP, CSM, MSPM, PM Centers USA
 
One of the fastest growing areas of interest for both Project Management and Business Analysis is the Agile methodology. What is the difference between Agile and Waterfall, however? Should one replace the other or are both still viable methods? Come and find out in this webinar as we examine the two methodologies side-by-side and debunk a few myths along the way.This webinar will be 30 minutes long with a live question and answer session afterward.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, August 13, 2015; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: PM Centers USA    @PMCentersUSA
Cost: Free
Registration:   PM Centers USA Complimentary Webinar Registration

 

 

 
Proving Project Value
Presented by Priscilla Bahrey, Project Management and Leadership Consultant, Global Knowledge
 
We often discuss how to manage projects, but we overlook an essential step: proving project value. Proving project value ensures that organizational strategies are aligned with project objectives.

In this hour-long webinar, project manager and leadership consultant Priscilla Bahrey will explain how proving project value before and after a project is critical to realizing the project benefits.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, August 13, 2015; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Global Knowledge   @GlobalKnowledge
Cost: Free
Registration:   Global Knowledge Public Webinar Registration

 

 

Agile + UX = Best Practices & Better Processes
Presented by Jama Software
 
Balancing user experience thinking with Agile practices is challenging. One’s a matter of mindful contemplation, the other of group analysis and fast decisions. They seem so different, but when you know how to draw from the strengths of both processes, you create stronger products.

Whether you’re making the transition from Waterfall to Agile, or want to learn how to integrate UX best practices into your existing process, we’ll discuss how to create a better experience for your users, faster.

Discussed in this one-hour session:

·         Integrating design research into Agile processes
·         The Product Management / UX partnership
·         Usability testing in sprints and why developers should be a part of it
·         Measuring your users’ experience
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, August 13, 2015; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Jama Software    @JamaSoftware
Registration:   Jama Software Public Webinar Registration

 

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