Strategic Business Analysis

Looking to bridge the gap between business analysis and strategy? The Strategic Business Analysis course equips professionals with the tools to define business needs, evaluate organizational readiness, and deliver solutions that align with long-term business goals. You’ll learn how to approach business problems strategically, evaluate internal and external environments, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This practical, insights-driven course helps learners improve their decision-making using proven analysis techniques, risk assessment methods, and data visualization tools. Ideal for professionals aiming to advance their careers, support change initiatives, or earn a certificate that validates their strategic business expertise. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to perform high-level analysis, align business needs with organizational goals, and contribute to sustainable, data-informed business decisions. 14 PDUs / 14 CDUs – Approved professional development credits from PMI and IIBA®.

Course Details

Price:

$1,195.00

Days:

Location:

Virtual

Course Overview

The Strategic Business Analysis course provides a strategic foundation in business analysis, enabling learners to define and analyze business needs, engage stakeholders, and develop strategies that lead to measurable results. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of organizational environments, enhance your ability to identify opportunities and threats, and master tools for building business cases that influence executive decision-makers. Participants will also explore frameworks such as SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces, apply data analysis and visualization methods, and align future state planning with business strategies and stakeholder expectations.

It is recommended that participants complete the Business Analysis Foundation course prior to enrolling or have equivalent experience.

1 – Enterprise Security Architecture

The Basics of Enterprise Security
The Enterprise Structure
Enterprise Security Requirements

2 – Enterprise Security Technology

Common Network Security Components and Technologies
Communications and Collaboration Security
Cryptographic Tools and Techniques
Advanced Authentication

3 – Enterprise Resource Technology

Enterprise Storage Security Issues
Distributed, Shared, and Virtualized Computing
Cloud Computing and Security

4 – Security Design and Solutions

Network Security Design
Conduct a Security Assessment
Host Security

5 – Application Security Design

Application Security Basics
Web Application Security

6 – Managing Risk, Security Policies, and Security Procedures

Analyze Security Risk
Implement Risk Mitigation Strategies and Controls
Implement Enterprise-Level Security Policies and Procedures
Prepare for Incident Response and Recovery

7 – Enterprise Security Integration

The Technology Life Cycle
Inter-Organizational Change
Integrate Enterprise Disciplines to Achieve Secure Solutions

8 – Security Research and Analysis

Perform an Industry Trends and Impact Analysis
Perform an Enterprise Security Analysis

Class Dates & Times


02/02/2026 - 02/03/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
04/20/2026 - 04/21/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
07/06/2026 - 07/07/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
09/14/2026 - 09/15/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
11/24/2025 - 11/25/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00

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