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Business Analysis: Requirements Engineering and Modelling

Clear requirements are the foundation of successful projects and systems. This course teaches business analysts to elicit, analyse, document, validate and manage requirements, using techniques such as interviews, workshops, use cases, user stories, process models and data models.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Poor requirements are a leading cause of project failure. This course gives you structured techniques to understand needs and communicate them clearly.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses a case project, elicitation role plays, modelling exercises and requirements reviews.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the business analyst role and requirements life cycle
  • Plan stakeholder analysis and elicitation
  • Apply elicitation techniques effectively
  • Document requirements using appropriate formats
  • Model processes, data and use cases
  • Validate, prioritise and manage requirements changes
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Business analysts
  • Project managers
  • Product owners
  • Systems analysts
  • Process improvement professionals
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Requirements elicitation
  • Requirements documentation
  • Process modelling
  • Use case and story writing
  • Requirements management
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Business Analysis Foundations

  1. 09:00–09:54Role of the business analyst
  2. 09:54–10:48Requirements types
  3. 10:48–11:00Requirements life cycle
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Requirements life cycle (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Agile and traditional contexts
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Problem definition

Day 2Elicitation

  1. 09:00–09:54Stakeholder analysis
  2. 09:54–10:48Interviews and workshops
  3. 10:48–11:00Observation and document analysis
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Observation and document analysis (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Handling conflicting needs
  7. 13:06–14:00Role play: Elicitation interview

Day 3Documentation

  1. 09:00–09:54Requirements statements
  2. 09:54–10:48User stories and acceptance criteria
  3. 10:48–11:00Use cases
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Use cases (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Business rules
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Writing requirements

Day 4Modelling

  1. 09:00–09:54Process models
  2. 09:54–10:48Data models
  3. 10:48–11:00Context diagrams
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Context diagrams (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Prototypes
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Modelling exercise

Day 5Validation and Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Reviews and walkthroughs
  2. 09:54–10:48Prioritisation
  3. 10:48–11:00Traceability
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Traceability (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Change control
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Requirements package

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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Paris 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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London 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Paris 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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London 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Dubai 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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Vienna 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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Paris 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Istanbul 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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