IN THIS ISSUE Featured articles showcased in this issue: >When Use Cases Aren’t Enough >PMI-PBA Certification: What it is and Why we Need it >Use Case Fragments >The Line in the Sand: Requirements Baseline Webinar:Requirements vs. System Documentation Also inthis issue: >More Business AnalystHumor >Even moreResourcesfor Business Analysts >NewInterview Questions FEATURED ARTICLES When Use Cases Aren’t Enough by Karl Wiegers, Process Impact The structure that use cases provide is far superior to the nearly worthless technique of asking users “What do you want?” or “What are your requirements?” In this articleI share my perspectives on when use cases work well, when they don’t, and what to do when use casesaren'ta sufficient solution to the requirements problem. Read more...
PMI-PBA Certification: What it is and Why we Need it byVicki James, Elizabeth Larson, Rich Larson This new PMI-PBA certification for business analysis, from PMI, might introduce confusion in selecting the right certification to help you achieve your professional goals. This comparison includes application requirements, knowledge required, and your current or desired role. Read more...
Use Case Fragments by Jan Kusiak, IRM Training Pty Ltd A typical business function might contain several unique events each of which we want to end up as a component of a larger software application.So how do we go from a table containing textual information to a specification which a developer can use? Read more... The Line in the Sand: Requirements Baseline by Karl Wiegers, Process Impact Software developers often want to freeze the requirements following some initial requirements work and then proceed with development however,it’s far more realistic to define a requirements baseline and then manage changes to that baseline. Read more... WEBINARS &EVENTS WEBINAR:Requirements vs. System Documentation Feb 26, 2015 -Register Today, Cost: FREE WEBINAR:The Use Case Technique: An Overview ON DEMAND-View Now, Cost: FREE MORE FROM ModernAnalyst.com More Articles, Posts, and Templates >Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Soft Skill >BA: If You Want to Succeed, You've Got to Read! >The Popcorn Way and the Business Analyst
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