Requirements Engineering Crash Course

Content

The Requirements Engineering Crash Course offers a comprehensive overview of the different types of requirements and their collection. You will learn to distinguish between functional and non-functional requirements and apply appropriate methods for requirements gathering.

Additionally, various techniques that support the requirement process, such as interviews or workshops, will be introduced. The course also addresses common problems in requirements engineering and presents practical solutions to overcome these challenges.

With numerous practical exercises, it is ensured that you can directly apply what you have learned in your professional daily life.

Benefits

Improved Communication Skills: Learn how to formulate requirements clearly and precisely to avoid misunderstandings within the team and with stakeholders.
Increased Efficiency: Discover how to systematically and structurally gather requirements to save time and resources.
Risk Minimization: Recognize and avoid common pitfalls in requirements engineering through proven techniques and methods.
Better Product Quality: Ensure that the developed solutions meet the actual needs and expectations of the users.
Career Progression: Enhance your skills in requirements engineering to expand your professional opportunities and prospects.

Course Outline

Types of Requirements, Sources of Requirements and Initial Steps in Requirements Gathering

In the first part of the course, you will learn about the different types of requirements and how to formulate them. It will cover sources of requirements such as stakeholders, business processes and technical systems. You will also learn how to utilize these sources to gather complete and precise requirements.

Workshop

This section addresses the selection of participants for effective workshops, handling existing requirements and the importance of workflows. You will receive practical tips on preparing and conducting onsite and remote workshops.

Conflict Resolution and Documentation of Requirements

You will learn strategies for conflict resolution during workshops and how to document requirements clearly and precisely. Proven methods of requirements documentation will be introduced to create a solid foundation for project work.

Additional Methods and Alternatives to Workshops

Alternatives to workshops, such as interviews, questionnaires and observations, will be presented. The advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explained to identify the appropriate technique for different project requirements.

Quality Criteria for Requirements

Finally, quality criteria such as clarity, consistency, completeness and verifiability will be described in detail. You will learn how to apply these criteria and systematically evaluate the quality of requirements.

Requirements Engineering Best Practices Outcomes

Upon completing the course, you will be able to professionally gather, document and evaluate requirements. You will master various methods for requirements gathering, conduct workshops effectively, resolve conflicts and ensure the quality of requirements. These skills will improve your project outcomes, minimize risks and increase stakeholder satisfaction. Additionally, you will enhance your professional competencies and career prospects in the field of requirements engineering.

Further Information

Who Can Attend the Requirements Engineering Crash Course?

The course is primarily addresses:

Anyone who wants to work in the role of Requirements Engineer or Business Analyst in the future
Requirements Engineers or Business Analysts who want to improve their knowledge
Members of agile and non-agile project teams who want to deepen their knowledge in the area of requirements

Maximum number of participants: 10
Minimum number of participants: 3

Prerequisites

Ideally, participants of the course already have some project experience in IT projects. However, you can also participate in the course regardless of prior knowledge or experience.

Technological requirements and recommended setup for the online course:

Computer with a current operating system and an up-to-date browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari)
Standard internet access
Speakers and microphone or a suitable headset
Webcam