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Data Analysis and Design

TH1 TDWI Requirements Gathering: Getting Correct and Complete Requirements for BI Systems

November 11th, 2010

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CBIP

Prerequisite: None

Tony Lopykinski

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Gathering business requirements for BI systems is more difficult than for operational systems. Without the specifics of business transactions, scheduled reports, and prescribed business rules, it is difficult to know where to start and how to proceed. The skill set for the BI requirements analyst includes techniques to identify requirements, tools to manage requirements, and checklists to ensure completeness.

You Will Learn

  • The distinction between business, functional, and technical requirements
  • Where and how requirements fit into the BI life cycle
  • Ten techniques for requirements gathering and when to use each
  • How to apply the techniques for BI requirements
  • Why requirements management is essential and how it is performed
  • How to ensure completeness using a checklist of 40 kinds of requirements

Geared To

  • Business and systems analysts; BI program managers and project managers

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