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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering

Master the Art of Requirements Engineering for Project Success

  • Master requirements elicitation, validation, documentation, and management
  • Learn various techniques for requirements elicitation
  • Discover ways to engage effectively with stakeholders

What will I learn?

You’ll gain a broad understanding of ISTQB foundation, including:

  • Master the process of eliciting, analysing, and validating requirements.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities in requirements engineering.
  • Develop skills in modelling and documenting requirements using industry-standard techniques.
  • Learn to manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Gain expertise in prioritising requirements and resolving conflicts.
  • Explore techniques for ensuring requirements traceability.
  • Understand the importance of requirements in successful project delivery.

This course includes:

  •  24 hours of online classes
  •  High quality study material
  •   Exam registration assistance
  •    100% achievement assurance
  •  Dedicated support
  •   Course completion certificate 
  •  Course access for 1 year

Know Your Instructor

Vineetha Panicker

Instructor - Business Analysis

BCS Accredited Trainer | Business Consultant

Course Curriculum

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

  • Define the term “Requirements”
  • Describe the Requirements Engineering Framework
  • Explain factors to be considered in adapting the approach to requirements engineering
  • Describe the contents of a project initiation document (PID)/terms of reference (ToR)
  • Explain different knowledge types
  • Identify a technique to articulate tacit knowledge
  • Explain the use, advantages and disadvantages of the following elicitation techniques
  • Identify an appropriate technique to elicit requirements
  • Explain the suitability of elicitation techniques for Agile and linear development approaches
  • Identify and describe the categories of requirement
  • Explain the importance of documentation
  • Identify the key documentation styles
  • Explain the characteristics documented for requirements in a requirements catalogue
  • Explain the key underlying principles and standard format of a user story
  • Explain the rationale for modelling the functional requirements (processing and data) of an information system
  • Describe the purpose of modelling in requirements engineering
  • Prepare a UML use case diagram
  • Prepare a UML Class diagram
  • Explain the use of a CRUD matrix
  • Explain the use of prototyping to elaborate requirements
  • Describe the responsibilities of the actors (stakeholder roles) in Requirements Engineering
  • Describe the purpose of requirements validation
  • Describe the rationale for various approaches to requirements validation
  • Demonstrate how Agile requirements are validated
  • Demonstrate how formal requirements are validated
  • Explain the purpose of analysing requirements
  • Apply the MoSCoW technique to prioritise requirements
  • Interpret individual requirements, applying filters and quality criteria
  • Identify the purposes of Slicing Requirements (Agile/ Linear)
  • Identify techniques used to analyse Business Rules
  • Explain the importance of testability
  • Describe techniques used to analyse roles
  • Explain the purpose of a Customer Journey Map
  • Explain the rationale and the approach to achieving requirements traceability
  • Explain the rationale for requirements management
  • Define the elements of requirements management and the links between them
  • Explain the use of a change control process
  • Describe the elements of a version control process
  • Explain the use and advantages of different forms of traceability

Who is this course for? 

  • Business analysts seeking to deepen their knowledge of requirements engineering.
  • Project managers who want to enhance their understanding of requirements management.
  • Systems analysts and IT professionals involved in the development process.
  • Individuals aiming to gain an advanced certification in business analysis.

Entry requirements

Course Description

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering is a specialised course designed for professionals who wish to advance their skills in the critical area of requirements engineering. As a cornerstone of successful project management and system development, understanding how to elicit, analyse, and validate requirements effectively is crucial for any business analyst or project manager.

This course offers in-depth training in the principles and practices of requirements engineering, equipping you with the tools needed to ensure that project requirements are well-defined, accurately captured, and thoroughly validated. You'll begin by exploring the roles and responsibilities involved in requirements engineering and understanding how stakeholders interact within this process. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to gather requirements from various sources and how to manage these requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

One of the key components of this course is learning how to model and document requirements using industry-standard techniques. Whether you are working with UML, use cases, or other methodologies, this course will help you gain confidence in your ability to represent requirements clearly and unambiguously. Additionally, you'll explore techniques for prioritising requirements, managing conflicts between stakeholders, and ensuring that all requirements are traceable and aligned with business objectives.

This certification also emphasises the importance of requirements management in the context of project success. You will gain insights into how effective requirements engineering can reduce project risks, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and lead to better project outcomes. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to apply your knowledge in practical settings, ensuring that you can manage requirements effectively in any project environment.

Ideal for those who have already completed the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis or have equivalent experience, this course provides a pathway to becoming a globally recognised certified business analyst. With this qualification, you will not only enhance your career prospects but also contribute more effectively to the success of your organisation’s projects.

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