Tips to Write Business Requirements Document

Whether you are a BA who just started out Business Analysis or an experienced Business Analyst, things always look complicated when you sit down on your desk to write a BRD. So here we are giving you the ‘Tips to Write Business Requirements Document’. Hope you find these useful.

Tip 1. Use a BRD template

Check with our Senior Business Analyst or Project Manager for a BRD template ass your company might have been using it in the past

Include cover page, headlines for each section and a description. This will save time and ensures quality.

Tip 2. Write with a business user in mind

Always write a BRD keeping the business user in mind. This will help you understand and define the requirements in the way the client wants. Try to provide an overview of the business requirments.

Tip 3. Use the appropriate words

One of the most important words is ‘Shall’. Try to use it whenever possible. It is more definite than ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘should’ or ‘can’.
For example: “The system shall allow a user to save their current session in the system”

Tip4. Do a proper proof reading

Do a complete proof reading before handing the BRD to others to review.
Ensure the diagrams are accurate.
Check spelling and grammar
Check the formating is OK
Check names of people and systems are correct

Tip 5 Include diagrams

The most effective way of explaining a concept is to include a diagram. This will help the reader understand the requirements easily. Always break up the document in shorter sentences which makes it easier to read.

Do follow the above Tips to Write Business Requirements Document. We have posted articles on other documentation like ‘how to write functional requirement document’, Wireframes, Use case diagrams etc. Write us at [email protected] incase you have any questions. We will be glad to answer. Have a happy Business Analysis!!