Business Analysis Training in Nantes

Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is a systematic approach used to evaluate alternatives by analyzing the balance between the resources consumed and the results achieved.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level professionals seeking to leverage cost-effectiveness methods to facilitate informed, rational, and evidence-based decision-making across various industries.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Formulate cost-effectiveness inquiries and establish appropriate evaluation criteria.
• Identify, categorize, and quantify the relevant costs and outcomes for different scenarios.
• Utilize analytical frameworks to compare alternatives through cost-effectiveness ratios.
• Evaluate uncertainty, validate underlying assumptions, and effectively communicate the findings of the evaluation.

Course Format

• Guided presentations enriched with real-world case studies.
• Hands-on exercises designed to reinforce analytical techniques.
• Interactive problem-solving within a guided workshop setting.

Customization Options

• Tailored versions of this training can be arranged upon request.

Business Analysis constitutes the practice of identifying organizational needs and defining solutions to business challenges through the collection and documentation of requirements, as well as the enhancement of processes.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for entry-level business analysts and project team members who wish to grasp the BA role and develop practical skills aligned with industry best practices.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the responsibilities and competencies required of a Business Analyst.
• Apply the principles of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Utilize BABOK as a reference framework for analysis tasks.
• Document functional and non-functional requirements effectively.
• Apply key techniques for eliciting requirements from stakeholders.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on practice with BA tools and document templates.
• Guided exercises focused on real-world analysis scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your industry or projects, please contact us to arrange.

Modeling and Documentation for Business Analysis is a practical course focused on standard modeling languages and tools used to capture, visualize, and validate business requirements and processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with limited or no experience in modeling who wish to apply industry-standard techniques like UML, BPMN, and wireframing tools to improve clarity and communication in business analysis projects.

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

• Use UML diagrams to represent functional requirements and system behavior.
• Model business processes using BPMN standards.
• Create clear and structured use case diagrams and documentation.
• Design wireframes and interactive prototypes using Figma and Balsamiq.

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of modeling tools in sample project scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on process, requirements, and UI modeling.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s standards or preferred toolset, please contact us to arrange.

Insurance in the Digital Era provides an applied overview of how digital transformation reshapes products, operations, and customer engagement in the insurance industry.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level insurance professionals who wish to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernize insurance offerings and operations.

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

• Explain the role of AI, Big Data, IoT, and automation in modern insurance workflows.
• Identify InsurTech trends and how they affect the insurance ecosystem.
• Design customer-centric strategies enabled by digital tools and data insights.
• Apply data-driven approaches to risk management and decision making.
• Develop an innovation and change management approach suitable for insurers.
• Assess real-world case studies and translate lessons into local initiatives.

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case study analysis and group workshops.
• Practical exercises and action planning for participants’ organizations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Requirements Engineering (RE) is a fundamental discipline in software and systems development, dedicated to identifying, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and constraints to ensure project success.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend and apply the core concepts and terminology outlined in the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus.
• Identify and elicit requirements using effective and context-appropriate techniques.
• Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects.
• Manage requirements changes, traceability, and prioritization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leverage Requirements Engineering tools and best practices to improve communication and project outcomes.
• Be fully prepared to take and pass the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops.
• Exam preparation sessions and practice questions.

Course Customization Options

• Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be added on request.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals who wish to learn intermediate-level skills for managing organizational charts using OrgPlus 6.

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

• Handle large data sets with sophisticated formatting tools.
• Create data visualization reports and directories.
• Use OrgPlus printing, exporting, and publishing features.
• Navigate complex charts with ease.

This course is designed for business analysts seeking to leverage BPMN 2.0 extensively in their professional projects.

It concentrates on the practical application of the entire BPMN 2.0 specification, along with the implementation of standard process patterns.

The curriculum consists of concise lectures followed by hands-on exercises. Participants will receive problem descriptions in English and must develop appropriate diagrams to address each scenario. These diagrams will then be reviewed and evaluated by both the trainer and the group.

Please note that this course does not address the execution aspects of BPMN; instead, it prioritizes the analysis and process design dimensions of BPMN 2.0.

Business analysis is the process of researching, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing change within an organization and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions align with business goals and requirements. It is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization by making sure that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business needs.

This workshop is tailored for seasoned Business Analysts, Product Owners, and User Researchers aiming to master sophisticated techniques that generate tangible business value. Through practical exercises and effective tools, participants will learn to analyze intricate data, streamline processes, engage stakeholders, and convert strategy into actionable steps using OKRs. By the conclusion, attendees will possess a definitive toolkit to enhance their impact and deliver quantifiable results.

This course centers on the responsibilities of the business analyst to ensure success within Agile initiatives. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development team, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where attendees practice handling common scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner, intermediate, or advanced individuals who wish to use generative AI tools to support the daily work of a business analyst, including analysis, documentation, information structuring, and stakeholder communication.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the actual capabilities and limitations of GenAI models (such as hallucinations and context windows).
• Utilize AI as an advanced tool to support thinking and analytical processes.
• Learn how to create precise requirement structures and technical documentation using AI.
• Accelerate conceptual work, ranging from hypothesis generation to drafting documentation.
• Critically evaluate the quality and substantive accuracy of AI-generated outputs.
• Gain knowledge regarding the safe and ethical use of AI tools in relation to corporate data

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level individuals who wish to integrate Strategic Agility and Quality Assurance, ensuring that quality becomes a catalyst for strategy rather than a hurdle, and that agility is grounded in repeatable, high-quality processes.

In modern business, organizations often face a "Trade-off Paradox": the faster they try to adapt to market changes, the more their quality standards tend to slip. Conversely, rigid quality processes often slow down innovation.

Strategic Agility addresses the problem of organizational "inertia"—the inability to react to environmental volatility. Quality Assurance addresses the risks of "process decay" during rapid scaling or pivoting.

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

• Understand the concept of strategic agility.
• Connect strategy with operational activities.
• Identify areas requiring quality control.
• Apply basic quality assurance mechanisms

Summary:

Business and systems analysts resolve organizational challenges by designing information systems that implement the strategies defined by the business. Typically, these IT solutions aim to accomplish one of the following objectives: launching a new business process, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of existing processes, or lowering the operational costs of current workflows.

This course is designed for Business Analysts, including those planning to pursue IIBA certification (CCBA or CBAP), and aligns with the framework established in BABOK® Version 3.0.

Objectives:

• Recognize the essential principles, activities, tasks, and techniques defined in BABOK® V3.0.
• Grasp the core knowledge areas, activities, tasks, deliverables, and their interrelationships.

Key Definitions:

BABOK® (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) Serves as the standard for business analysis practice and provides a framework detailing the tasks that must be performed.

CCBA® (Certified of Competency in Business Analysis) A certification provided by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). It requires passing an exam based solely on BABOK® following the approval of an application, which is evaluated based on education and experience.

CBAP® (Certified Business Analysis Professional) A certification provided by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). It requires passing an exam based solely on BABOK® following the approval of an application, which is evaluated based on education and experience.

This course demonstrates how to:

• Execute the core functions of a business analyst by leveraging a robust business analysis framework
• Carry out a business needs analysis to uncover stakeholder requirements
• Utilize business analysis techniques to pinpoint key challenges and potential opportunities within your organization
• Develop effective requirements and communication plans
• Analyze and define requirements using industry best practices
• Oversee solution assessment and validation

Target Audience:

Business consultants, business analysts, project managers, and IT professionals.

Participant Profiles

CxO, Operation Managers, Enterprise Architects, Business and System Analysts and Designers

Objective

This introductory seminar offers a comprehensive overview of digital business models, as well as the business and enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies that organizations are increasingly focusing on to enhance their business agility in the face of digital age disruptions.

Specifically, the seminar is designed to help you understand the frameworks and reference architectures utilized globally to align digital business models and IT system architectures with the evolving competitive landscape.

Objective:

This course empowers Business Analysts to master the efficient modeling and validation of business processes and resources. By aligning these models with target architectures and evolving market demands, organizations can significantly enhance their business agility.

Over two days, participants will learn how to map business processes and resources to accommodate shifts in goals, strategies, and impacted capabilities within the context of a target architecture. Leveraging key performance drivers—such as strategies, tactics, KPIs, and business capabilities—attendees will develop a vision-centric map of business processes and resources. Using appropriate BPMN and UML notations tailored to their specific business language, they will gain the skills to adapt these models in response to changing strategies, tactics, and policies.

This course is designed for professionals tasked with creating process models using BPMN 2.0.

It emphasizes the practical application of the entire BPMN 2.0 specification, along with the implementation of common patterns.

The format consists of concise lectures followed by hands-on exercises: participants will be presented with scenarios described in English and must construct the appropriate diagram for each. Subsequently, these diagrams will be reviewed and evaluated by both the group and the instructor.

While the course concentrates on interpreting BPMN diagrams, it also introduces the foundational aspects of BPMN execution.

Target Audience:

This business process modeling notation training course is highly recommended for delegates interested in process modeling, including:

• Business and Process Analysts
• Process Designers and Implementers
• Project and Programme Managers
• Professionals involved in business change and transformation.

This course explores the strategies required to:

• Select, organise, and implement a business re-engineering initiative
• Achieve a competitive edge by leveraging technology and UML tools
• Maximise customer satisfaction by aligning process design with customer needs
• Identify typical symptoms of business process dysfunction
• Redesign workflow and structure successfully within the business
• Ensure best practices through the application of business patterns

A business or systems analyst resolves organizational challenges by designing information systems that execute the strategic plans defined by the business. These IT solutions typically aim to achieve one of the following objectives: implementing a new or innovative business process, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of existing business processes, or reducing the operational costs of current processes.

This course is designed for individuals transitioning into the Business Analysis profession. Upon fulfilling any prerequisites, participants may choose to pursue the CBAP certification examination offered by IIBA (www.iiba.org).

Who should attend?

• Entry-level IT Business Analysts
• Self-taught IT Business Analysts looking to bridge knowledge gaps and integrate their understanding
• Systems Analysts and programmers interested in expanding their scope into the business domain

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for individuals at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels who wish to develop skills in business and process modeling to gain a better understanding of the organization, its products, and the dependencies between processes, data, and stakeholders.

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

• Understand the role of models as key communication tools in business analysis.
• Select the appropriate modeling method (BPMN, UML, SIPOC, Business Model Canvas) for a specific business goal.
• Decompose complex business processes into clear diagrams.
• Identify touchpoints between processes, data, and system actors.
• Assess the correctness and effectiveness of created business models.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level individuals who wish to prepare to effectively plan, lead, and support organizational changes, taking into account human, communication, and process factors.

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

• Understand the psychological and structural mechanisms of organizational change.
• Be able to independently plan comprehensive Change Management activities.
• Identify risks and diagnose sources of resistance to change.
• Be able to actively support stakeholders at every stage of the transition process.
• Apply professional communication tools tailored to various audience groups. 

This course explores current software development principles and methodologies, examining the roles of project management, quality assurance, and business analysis within both Agile and traditional Waterfall frameworks.

Designed as a workshop, the course encourages active participation, allowing attendees to ask questions and investigate real-world applications of the material.

The curriculum is structured into a series of modules, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours. A full training day typically covers four modules.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals seeking a comprehensive yet concise overview of modern Waterfall and Agile software development, and understanding how these approaches influence project management, testing, and business analysis.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level who wish to use the course aims to develop the skills of conscious data analysis and translating analytical results into business conclusions and recommendations that support operational and strategic decisions.

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

• Understand the role of data in modern decision-making processes.
• Be able to assess data quality and its business relevance.
• Apply intermediate data analysis techniques (trends, segmentation, scenario analysis).
• Distinguish between correlation and causation when interpreting results.
• Formulate precise, evidence-based insights and recommendations.
• Effectively communicate complex analytical findings to decision-makers. 

Numerous proven patterns are widely accessible. Often, the process involves adapting the nomenclature and implementing the pattern within a specific technology. This approach can save hundreds of hours that would otherwise be devoted to design and testing phases. Course Objectives This course has two primary objectives: first, to enable the reuse of well-established patterns, and second, to facilitate the creation and reuse of patterns tailored to your organization. It assists you in estimating how patterns can reduce costs, systematize the design process, and generate a code framework based on your patterns. Target Audience Software designers, business analysts, project managers, programmers, developers, as well as operational managers and software division managers. Course Approach The course focuses on use cases and their relationship with a specific pattern. Most of the examples are explained in UML and in simple Java examples (the language can change if the course is booked as a closed course). It guides you through the sources of the patterns as well as showing you how to catalogue and describe patterns which can be reused across your organization.

Insurtech (also known as Digital Insurance) represents the fusion of insurance and emerging technologies. Within the Insurtech landscape, 'digital insurers' leverage technological innovations to transform their business and operational models, aiming to reduce costs, elevate customer experiences, and enhance operational agility.

This instructor-led training enables participants to comprehend the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required to drive digital transformation within their organizations and across the broader industry. The course is specifically designed for managers who need a comprehensive overview, wish to cut through the hype and jargon, and take the initial steps toward establishing an Insurtech strategy.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Discuss Insurtech and its various components with intelligence and systematic clarity
• Identify and demystify the role of each critical technology within the Insurtech ecosystem
• Develop a general strategy for implementing Insurtech within their organization

Target Audience

• Insurance professionals
• Technology specialists within the insurance sector
• Insurance stakeholders
• Consultants and business analysts

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and case study group activities

In this instructor-led live training in Nantes, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required to implement a FinTech strategy.

This course is designed for managers who need a high-level understanding of FinTech, to cut through the hype and jargon, and to take concrete first steps toward adopting new technologies relevant to financial business and services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Propose viable FinTech strategies for their organization.
• Understand and articulate the role and functionality of key technologies.
• Develop a step-by-step action plan for introducing new technologies.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced individuals and focuses on the Financial Sector and IT Industry. We move beyond simple definitions to explore how heavy regulations and risk management frameworks dictate the pace of innovation and operational decision-making. We analyze the mechanics of software delivery, the shift from legacy models to SaaS, and the critical challenges of scalability and security. We conclude by defining the evolving role of the Consultant and Analyst as a strategic bridge between business goals and technical execution.

By the end of this training, participants will transition from being "service providers" to "trusted advisors" who can anticipate industry shifts and propose solutions that resonate with the client’s specific strategic reality.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that enables faster, more cost-effective development of dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing and communication systems. It relies on graphic modeling rather than the traditional text based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market of their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Select and utilize the right tools for implementing MBD.
• Use MBD to carry out rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software project.
• Shorten the release of their embedded software into the market.

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Objective:

To assist Technical Analysts and Designers in comprehending the software implementation of requirements, thereby ensuring clear traceability between business specifications and the resulting software code.

This two-day training course is designed to support technical analysts and designers in crafting specifications as defined by business analysts. Once transformed into representations of software components, the derived system components link system requirements to the structure of software components.

Ultimately, these technical specifications are realized in software code and tested on a component-by-component basis. The resulting software components offer a robust capacity to respond to changes, allowing for the separate tracing of system behaviors layer by layer toward the implementation level (ranging from user interfaces through application components, where actor usage choices are stored, to the business objects layer).

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals and data analysts with intermediate Python skills who wish to apply Python to automate workflows, analyze business data, and generate dynamic Excel-based reports.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for individuals who want to understand requirements analysis and perform it efficiently and accurately using appropriate analysis techniques for their projects.

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

• identify various types of requirements.
• understand the core concepts and activities involved in requirements analysis.
• become familiar with the requirements analysis methodology.
• leverage different requirements analysis techniques effectively.
• structure requirements to communicate efficiently with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level individuals who wish to use comprehensive program designed to bridge the gap between identifying organizational challenges and implementing secure, data-driven solutions. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level individuals who wish to use focus on analytical precision: moving beyond surface-level symptoms to find the root causes of business issues and structuring them for clear decision-making. Strategic foresight, teaching participants how to quantify uncertainty through formal risk assessment, evaluate potential impacts, and develop robust response strategies

By the end of the course, participants will have a toolkit for transforming vague business obstacles into actionable, de-risked project plans.

This course illustrates the core principles and practical applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing through interactive, hands-on exercises.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels addresses the difficulty of transforming passive or resistant observers into active, supportive partners through systematic analysis and psychological insight.

In complex business environments, project success rarely depends solely on technical execution; it relies on the support of those involved. The primary challenge in Stakeholder Management is navigating the "web of influence"—recognizing that different parties have competing priorities, varying levels of power, and subjective definitions of success. Without proactive management, projects often face "hidden blockers," sudden shifts in support, or communication breakdowns. 

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

• Identify stakeholders,
• Analyze their influence and expectations,
• Select appropriate communication strategies,
• Handle conflicts of interest,
• Build long-term relationships. 

Process mining, also known as Automated Business Process Discovery (ABPD), is a methodology that employs algorithms on event logs to analyze business processes. It extends beyond mere data storage and analysis by linking data with processes, offering insights into the trends and patterns that influence process efficiency.

Course Format

• The course begins with an overview of the most commonly used techniques in process mining. We explore various process discovery algorithms and tools used to identify and model processes from raw event data. Real-life case studies are examined, and datasets are analyzed using the ProM open-source framework.

Target Audience:

Managers seeking to comprehend BPMN diagrams, Business Consultants, Business Analysts, Business Process Engineers, System Analysts, and all professionals engaged in analyzing and planning Business Processes through standardized, unified modeling notation.

Course Objectives:

• Create high-quality process diagrams
• Model processes using BPMN notation
• Document existing ('as-is') process information
• Implement optimized process flows for people-centric processes
• Simplify complex process definitions by breaking them down into more manageable components

This course is designed to impart practical knowledge and develop BPMN modeling skills at the intermediate and advanced levels.

The ideal candidate is a business analyst in training—someone responsible for discovering, identifying, gathering, and analyzing user requirements for systems. It also targets advanced computer application developers and system architects interested in creating business processes, system components, and custom drivers.

The course does not cover executable BPMN levels.

Training is primarily conducted using a computer-based approach (~90%), where participants translate real-world business situations into Business Process Diagrams (BPD) and learn to interpret diagrams to assess their practical utility.

This is a highly intensive, practical course. Theoretical considerations of BPMN are not addressed.