Live Webinar May 17th, 2016 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
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1. What is this profession we call Business Analysis?
2. Is it easily defined?
3. Is the person who conducts Business Analysis activities always called a Business Analyst?

In this webinar, Michael Boyle will describe who a Business Analyst is, where this individual falls within an organization, in which sectors Business Analysis activities are to be found and which competencies are required of a Business Analyst. Lastly, we look into the future of this profession as a whole.

Note: This webinar is the first of a three-part series all about Business Analysis.

Presenter: Michael Boyle (LinkedIn profile) PMP PfMP Michael’s professional dealings have been throughout Europe with numerous global projects throughout the years. Currently, Michael is the Managing Director of Procurro Solutions, specializing on all elements tied to Project Management, Business Analysis and Product Management.

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Business Analysis Competencies

Live Webinar May 18th, 2016 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU 1 Category A – Free PDU

• Are you a Business Analyst trying to find your role in an Agile project?
• Are you looking for ways to ramp up your Agile team’s productivity?

There are a lot of misconceptions about Business Analysis in an Agile development environment, and sometimes Business Analysts find it hard to adapt to the short iterations, just-in-time planning and minimalist documentation that characterizes Agile development.

This webinar is a frank discussion about what Agile demands from a Business Analyst and how Business Analysts can succeed and ensure their team succeeds.

Learning Objectives:

1. Dispel common myths about Agile, including the belief that Business Analysts aren’t welcome in Agile
2. Explain why every development team needs excellent business analysis to be successful
3. Guide analysts in how to deliver the most value in Agile settings

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3 Ways Business Analysts Enable Agile Success

Live Webinar May 18th, 2016 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour Credits: 1 PDU Category B – Free PDU
Presented By: PROJECTinsight (Metafuse Inc)
In Cooperation With: Core Performance Concepts (Rep #1399)

Note: Please record this as a Category B Presentation – You will receive a Category B certificate from PROJECTInsight

Why Implement A
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?

This session describes the purpose of the SD lifecycle and provides descriptions for the nomenclature involved. Learn where and how the SD deliverables can be applied.

Walk away with a general understanding of the SD lifecycle and the fundamentals that are associated with it.

Who should attend:

• Project managers, Portfolio managers,
• Project team members, Project Leads,
• Project sponsors & function/business unit managers,
• Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Scheduling Specialists and ….
• Other business stakeholders.

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Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle

Live Webinar May 17th, 2016, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  EDT
Duration:1 hour Webcast – Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

From technology changes to digital business, protecting sensitive data and maintaining data integrity continues to be a challenge for organizations across all industries.

With many products and solutions to choose from, most don’t know where to begin, thereby leading to further confusion and frustration.

in this webinar  Deborah Kish (LinkedIn profile, Gartner bio) Principal Research Analyst provides insights on the market for data security, mature and evolving technologies, adoption of technologies, and where Gartner client organizations’ interests and investments lie.

Discussion Topics:

• The current state of data security
• The relevant principles for data security
• What are the emerging technologies
• What security technology providers need to know

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 8 – Quality 11 – Risk

• 5.2 Collect Requirements
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 11.2 Identify Risks
• 11.5 Plan Risk Responses

As a Category C “Self Directed Learning Activity” remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your “PDU Audit Trail Folder”

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Paralysis by Analysis: The State of Data Security