What is Requirements Discovery?
The Requirements Discovery process is essential to the role of an IT business analyst. By collecting requirements from all project stakeholders, you’ll better understand the project's true objectives, dependencies, and timeline for success. But learning about Requirements Discovery also includes understanding how to navigate discussions within a complex organization.
In this course, you’ll also learn:
● How to work with stakeholders
● How to elicit information from others
● How to engage in productive collaboration
● How to build strong, lasting relationships
Through the Discovery Mastermind courses, you’ll gain valuable skills that will improve your understanding of Requirements Discovery while upskilling other critical competencies for greater professional success.
I appreciate Sergey's transparency and willingness to share his expertise and individual work products, including the discovery agenda. It made the learning experience feel authentic and relatable. I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to enhance their skills in requirements discovery (experienced BAs and those who are in the beginning). It's a well-structured, engaging, and practical course that provides a thorough understanding of the subject matter, making it a worthwhile investment for professional growth. Kudos to the instructor for delivering such an exceptional learning experience!
Darya F.
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What You’ll Learn in Discovery Mastermind
Preparing for Discovery
Leading Sessions
Creating an Agenda
Navigating Conflict
Assembling a Team
Producing Artifacts
Delivering Materials
Thank you Sergei for putting all these thing together, you real life examples and "how to" videos to create a Workshop agenda from scratch was superb!! Really engaging videos and useful materials without too much irrelevant content. All what we see in your videos is worth it to save it and use it later in our projects. Please continue creating these materials as many more BAs will learn from your vast experience.
Alberto S.
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Who is This Course For?
The Discovery Mastermind course was designed to teach IT business analysts, consultants, and product owners how to plan, execute, and complete Requirements Discovery for software development projects.
If I had to pick a single competency area that really makes all the difference, and helps to systematically upskill your BA game, it would be, hands down, Requirements Discovery.
IT Business Analysts
Consultants
Product Owners
Meet the Instructor
The founder of BA Career Mentor, Sergey Shimansky, developed the Discovery Mastermind program. As an industry professional for two decades, Sergey has led numerous e-commerce and content management projects for Fortune 500 organizations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. In Discovery Mastermind, he shares his unique experiences and intellect to help students navigate the process of Requirements Discovery through relevant and original educational content.
Sergey is a Certified Business Analyst ProfessionalTM (CBAP®), Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Scaled Agile (SAFe®) Agilist, and ICAgile Certified Professional. He currently serves as the Head of Experience Consulting and Business Analysis for a global leader in service development, digital platform engineering, and digital product design.
I must say, it was an incredibly valuable experience, and I wanted to express my appreciation for the course content and delivery.
First off, I loved that the course used real examples throughout. It made the learning process so much more relatable and helped me understand how to apply the concepts in practical situations. Going through those examples really gave me a clear picture of the challenges and complexities involved in requirements discovery. I feel much more confident now in my ability to handle this process effectively.
The course content was comprehensive and covered all the essential aspects of requirements discovery. The way the modules were structured made it easy to follow and build upon the knowledge step by step.
I want to give a shoutout to the instructor. Their expertise in the subject matter was evident, and they had a knack for explaining complex ideas in a simple and engaging way!
Alesia
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3 Modules to Mastery
The Discovery Mastermind program is divided into three-course modules, each with its own specific focus and goals.
Module 1: Discovery Crash Course
In Module 1, students will learn how to plan, execute, and complete Requirements Discovery for software development projects. This on-demand video course includes various lectures, quizzes, and recommended reading.
In Module 1, you will learn:
● The discovery engagement process
● The role of a discovery team
● How to prepare for meetings
● How to create artifacts
● How to share findings with the delivery team
● Differences between online/offline discovery
Module 2: Discovery Preparation Masterclass
In Module 2, students will learn essential skills and techniques for discovery workshops and effective collaboration with project stakeholders. This 5-day online masterclass includes lectures and a real-world discovery project.
In Module 2, you will walk through the Requirements Discovery process in a hands-on simulation.
Students will complete:
● Collection of initial client information
● Assembly of the discovery team
● Leading team collaboration
● Standard questionnaires and lists
● Creating a discovery agenda
● Developing slides for a kickoff presentation
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Module 3: Documents Library
In Module 3, students will access action-oriented and practical documentation that will help drive greater success during the Requirements Discovery process. This online documents hub provides access to course materials and supporting checklists and templates.
In Module 3, you will gain access to:
● Powerpoint templates
● Agenda templates
● Discovery checklists
● Documentation templates
● And more!
Why Requirements Discovery is Important to Any Organization
Improves communication
Builds stronger relationships
Controls costs and timelines
Supports innovation and growth
What Discovery Mastermind Students Have to Say
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5-Star Reviews
"Perfectly Succinct! The information and questions were posed in such a way that it guided thinking through the processes. I was able to utilize the information immediately in my everyday work!"
Kaitlin Dugan-Murrell
"Extremely helpful masterclass! The organizer is a highly knowledgeable and industry-seasoned professional. The course structure is well thought out and logically organized. Highly recommend!"
Alena Madden
"Very well structured overview of the discovery phase of the project. thank you Sergey got such a good course."
Kate Kurganova
"Yes, it was a good match. It helped me understand the purpose of the Discovery Stage. I learned the three phases of the Discovery engagement, the goal of a Discovery kick-off meeting, the importance of producing a requirements Backlog, and the purpose of creating user stories. It will help me as I gather requirements from our users for future software projects. Thank you."
Linh Moran
I enjoyed this course as it walked me through a real-world example which kept me engaged and looking forward to the next steps. I would recommend this course to people interested in learning more about discovery.
Laith
"The content and essential training points are clearly explained. The case study provides richness which helps bring to topic to life."
Thomas McKay
You Will Learn Requirements Discovery or Your Money Back
Enroll in Discovery Mastermind with peace of mind that you’ll learn the Requirements Discovery process — or your money back. This course includes a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re unhappy with the course content. Simply email us to request a refund.