Business Requirement Document (BRD) Tutorial and EXAMPLE

Creating a Business Requirement Document (BRD) is a crucial step to ensure your team understands what needs to be delivered when starting a new project or initiative. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create an effective and comprehensive business requirement document that covers all the essential aspects of your project.
First, we'll define what a Business Requirement Document is and why it's important for business analysts. Then, I'll walk you through the key sections and components of a BRD, such as the problem or opportunity statement, high-level requirements, project scope and limitations, stakeholder requirements, process maps, and more.
Next, I'll provide some business requirement document best practices including why functional and non-functional requirements should not be included in this particular document.
Finally, I'll show you how to structure your BRD and provide an example template that you can use. We'll cover the different sections of the document, including the introduction, and scope, as well as the requirements, assumptions, and constraints.
This tutorial will provide business analysts with the knowledge and tools needed to create an effective business analysis deliverable that will help your team deliver a successful project.
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[@thebadoc]

You can grab the Business Requirements Document TEMPLATE from the video in our Business Analysis Templates and Elicitation Questions Package here: the-business-analysis-doctor-self-paced-learning.thinkific.com/courses/business-analysis-template-package
Also, your next video should be my tutorial on the Software Requirements Specification (SRS): ua-cam.com/video/M5DY3eTyhUA/v-deo.html

[@Ttsweet1315]

So from watching the video my understanding is that the requirements in the BRD is just business requirements? And then example functional requirements document is created into more in-depth from each business requirement from the BRD. So functional requirements is a separate document

[@thebadoc]

That's correct. While some organizations include all requirements in one document, it's best practice to include the business requirements and stakeholder requirements in the BRD document. Then create the SRS document for the detailed functional and non-functional requirements. You can learn more about the SRS in this video: ua-cam.com/video/M5DY3eTyhUA/v-deo.html

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This has served as a very helpful reminder for what needs to go into a BRD, thanks!!

[@thebadoc]

You are very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful to you.

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A very concise summary and great presentation. Thank you.

[@thebadoc]

You are very welcome and thank your for the feedback! I hope the info is beneficial to you!

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Wao,This is the best explanation on BRD that i have seen, Thank yo BA Doctor.

[@thebadoc]

Thank you for that feedback! I hope the info is a value add for you!

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I really needed this! Thank you so much.

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You're so welcome! Glad to help!

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I would love to see something related to Reporting Requirements.
Would be helpful and it's hard to find about it.

[@thebadoc]

Check out my tutorial on Software Requirement Specifications. I discuss reporting requirements there. ua-cam.com/video/M5DY3eTyhUA/v-deo.html

[@tamasvadoc476]

Hey BA Doc!
When it comes to estimate the time required to create a BRD from 0, for example for the project that you showed in the video, how long would you estimate the total creation?
In general, when it comes to predicting the required time and effort, how would you do it, when you have so much dependencies (aligning with stakeholders, creating the document from scratch, revising it with your teammates, etc.)?

[@thebadoc]

Yes, there are SO MANY variables that can impact this. A general common rule of thumb is to allocate 10-20% of the total project time to requirements gathering and analysis. So for a 10-week project, you would expect to spend 1-2 weeks on requirements. But this is just a starting point. I usually start with this and then use the bottom up estimation technique to calculate a more realistic estimate. You can also look at the the amount of time it took you to create the BRD from previous projects and adjust based on the relative size of the current project. I hope that helps.

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thank you so much, this is extremely easy to follow and very intuitive in BRD preparation

[@thebadoc]

You are most welcome! I'm glad I was able to communicate the information in a way that resonates with you. I hope the information serves you well!

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Very precise and detail oriented.... Thank you....very helpful!

[@thebadoc]

You are very welcome! Thanks for the kind words and for watching! I hope it serves you well.

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Hi @thebadoc, thanks for putting out this video, it is one of the most simple yet effective explanations I've come across reg. BRD!

[@thebadoc]

You are most welcome! And thank you for that kind feedback. I'm glad it is being consumed as intended. I hope the information serves you well.

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[@thebadoc]

Thank you for the feedback and for watching! Glad to help! Also be sure to watch the SRS tutorial! It complements this video very well!

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It was so informative. Thanks :)

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I was so surprised by your voice lol great video

[@thebadoc]

LOL..that's interesting! What were you expecting? Glad you enjoyed the content.

[@ife-adediranjideobafemi5754]

This is well detailed and very useful. Thanks for the wonderful video. Hopefully we get some more on the functional and software requirements documents. Thank you🙏

[@thebadoc]

Glad you found this video useful and thank you for watching it! Yes, the FRD/SRS video will be released next, so be on the lookout!

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awesome analysis on BRD. Thank you

[@thebadoc]

You are very welcome! I hope it's helpful to you!

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This was great! I’m excited!

[@thebadoc]

Thank you! I'm glad you connected with the content. Nothing beats being excited about your career. Cheers!

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Great job

[@HealthcareMasterData]

Hi, I’m searching for videos that provide overview of how the requirements documents work for my new consultants who were bringing in from the business, to teach them the tech.
I have to share that in my 15+ years of working in healthcare data management, developing data products, I’ve never had a sponsor or senior executive look at a business requirements document. I wish!!!!!
Love it though!

[@thebadoc]

Ha! Yes, the sign-off process varies greatly by organization and industry. My background is in Banking and Finance and I've been at companies where the sponsor is expected to review and sign-off on the BRD and SRS. And then I've been at other companies where the Sponsor comes to the project kick-off meeting, then I don't see them again for the remainder of the project....lol.

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The lecture is awesome, comprehensive and helpful ❤

[@thebadoc]

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Thank you for this useful info. Much more informative than many of the others I've come across.

[@thebadoc]

You're welcome! I appreciate that feedback!

[@SchandYu]

Thanks for breaking down BRDs so clearly! The example really made the structure and key components easy to understand. How do you keep all stakeholders aligned throughout the project's lifecycle?

[@thebadoc]

Your welcome! In terms of keeping the stakeholders aligned, I found gaining consensus via requirement workshops to be very effective.

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Thank you, Michael. Very well designed and simplified tutorial. Very helpful.

[@thebadoc]

You are very welcome, Rahul! I'm glad I was able to present the information in a way that resonated with you! I hope the information serves you well.

[@Lord.murugan]

So is the brd , a high level overview ? contains the as is , to be , high level process flow and business rules .
iam a lil confused as there are some who say .... " put everything int he brd" and others who say " keep the brd simple " and the functional requirement document (frd) extensive and detailed
which one is the norm ???
cheers

[@thebadoc]

Great question. Generally, it depends on the organization. The best practice, however, is to create a BRD with the high-level requirements first, then create a more detailed document such as an SRS or FRD afterward to outline the detailed specification. This is because your stakeholders should approve the BRD to confirm that everyone is in agreement on the solutions scope (high-level requirements) prior to putting in the effort of analyzing and decomposing the detailed requirements. It will greatly minimize wasted effort if you break them up into separate documents or have a living document where the BRD transitions into the SRS after the BRD is approved. I hope that helps. Also, be sure to check out the SRS tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/M5DY3eTyhUA/v-deo.html

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@@thebadoc awesomeness and thank you for clearing my doubt :) 🔱
Iam so glad I found your channel.... 👍
Cheers

[@thebadoc]

@@Lord.murugan Me too! And you're welcome!

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Great video! This really clears up what makes a BRD effective. I’ve got a few tweaks to make to my own documents, especially around defining objectives and scope. Thanks for the awesome tips!

[@thebadoc]

You are most welcome! Glad I was able to add clarity to your understanding of this critical document.

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[@thebadoc]

Hi, Rodney! You are very welcome. Glad to help. Also, be on the lookout for the SRS tutorial coming soon!

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[@thebadoc]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching! Also, be on the lookout for the video on the SRD/FRD..

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