Don Hussey - Agile Business Analysis (Download)

Business analysts face a dilemma with Agile. Some thrive in its fast-paced environment, while others struggle when traditional documentation takes a backseat. Many appreciate Agile’s potential but find it challenging to implement—especially in large organizations with entrenched processes.

The core issue? Most Agile training overlooks the specific needs of business analysts. Without clarity on your role, value, and deliverables in an Agile context, even experienced BAs can feel lost or underutilized.

This course addresses that gap directly.

Course Overview

Agile Business Analysis is designed by Don Hussey, a seasoned business analysis executive who understands the unique challenges BAs face in Agile environments. Rather than generic Agile training, this course focuses specifically on building your analysis maturity and practical confidence within Agile teams.

The approach is straightforward: clear explanations, practical techniques, and real-world application—no fluff, no unrealistic promises.

What You’ll Master

Understanding Agile Fundamentals

You’ll start with Agile basics and why it matters, covering core methodologies like Scrum and understanding team dynamics. Critically, you’ll clarify your specific role as a business analyst within Agile teams—a question that confuses many BAs transitioning from traditional environments.

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Writing Effective Requirements

The course dives deep into user stories and acceptance criteria, revealing what they truly are (which may surprise you). You’ll learn practical techniques for writing both effectively, understand epics and how to break them into manageable stories, and develop backlogs that actually translate into successful products.

Story Mapping Techniques

Traditional product backlogs often become disorganized and overwhelming. You’ll discover story mapping—a technique that simplifies your workload and brings clarity to product development planning.

Daily Agile Practice

Beyond theory, you’ll explore what a business analyst actually does throughout a sprint, release cycle, and typical workday in an Agile environment. This includes understanding sprint dynamics, release planning, and project longevity considerations.

Practical Tools

The course includes a walkthrough of JIRA, one of the most widely used Agile project management platforms, giving you hands-on familiarity with industry-standard tools.

Who This Course Serves

This training is ideal for business analysts transitioning to Agile teams for the first time, experienced BAs who want to excel in Agile settings, and new product owners seeking foundational knowledge. If you’ve felt uncertain about your value in Agile environments or struggled with the shift from documentation-heavy approaches, this course provides the clarity you need.

The Bottom Line

Agile isn’t going anywhere, and business analysts who can’t adapt will find their career options limited. This course doesn’t just teach Agile concepts—it builds your practical ability to contribute meaningfully on Agile teams.

You’ll finish with more than knowledge. You’ll have the practiced skills and confidence to perform effectively from day one, understanding when to create requirements, how to maximize efficiency, and where you fit within the team structure.

For BAs ready to stop struggling with Agile and start thriving in it, this course offers the specific, actionable training you’ve been missing.