Document Types
PM360 supports five BA document types, each with a specific purpose and optional starter template.
| Type | Purpose | Template Sections |
|---|---|---|
| BRD | Business Requirements | Executive summary, business objectives, scope, stakeholders, functional/non-functional requirements, constraints, assumptions |
| FRS | Functional Requirements | Detailed functional specifications derived from the BRD |
| SRS | Software Requirements | IEEE 830-aligned, procurement-grade specification. Includes performance, security, interface, and design requirements |
| SDD | System Design | Architecture, component design, deployment, security, data model. Written post-SRS |
| User Story | Agile Stories | "As a [user], I want [goal], so that [benefit]" format with acceptance criteria |
When to Use Each
- Start with a BRD for high-level business requirements
- Derive an FRS for detailed functional specifications
- Use SRS when a formal, procurement-grade specification is needed (government tenders)
- Write the SDD after the SRS is approved, detailing the technical solution
- Use User Stories for agile teams working in sprints