A business requirements document (BRD) is the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams - it captures what the business needs and translates it into requirements developers can build. With Trupeer, you can save hours on writing BRDs by starting with a free business requirements document template, customizing it with your brand guidelines, and turning long BRDs into video walkthroughs that everyone can actually consume.

This BRD template provides a structured framework to capture executive summary, business goals, stakeholders, scope, functional and non-functional requirements, assumptions and success criteria. Pair it with our technical documentation tools for downstream specs, generate an AI video walkthrough, and translate into 65+ languages for global teams.

How to customize this template in Trupeer

Step 1: Open the Templates Section

Go to the Templates section from the main navigation.

Step 2: Select and Open a Template

Click on any template you want to work with to open it.

Step 3: Expand the Template View

If needed, expand the template view to see the full layout and details clearly.

Step 4: Edit the Template

Click on Edit to start modifying the selected template.

Within the editor, you can:

• Add new sections

• Define or update formatting rules

• Add a logo and adjust its position and related settings

Step 5: Save Your Customized Template

After making all necessary changes, click Save to store the updated template as your own.

Step 6: Preview and Fine-Tune the Template

When you want to see how your customized template looks, open the Preview.

From the preview screen, you can continue to make adjustments directly if needed, ensuring the template appears exactly as you want.

With a business requirements document template you can:

• Save hours on writing: Skip the blank page with a structure used by experienced BAs and PMs.

• Align business and tech: Built-in sections bridge business goals to functional requirements.

• Stay on-brand: Apply your logo, fonts and colors using Trupeer's brand kit.

• Communicate clearly: Convert dense BRDs into video walkthroughs for stakeholder reviews.

• Standardize across projects: Use the same BRD template for every initiative.

• Reach global teams: Translate BRDs into 65+ languages with one click.

A great BRD turns business needs into deliverable requirements. Use this template to capture every project clearly, completely and on-brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a business requirements document (BRD)?

A BRD is a formal document that defines what a project needs to deliver from a business perspective. It captures business goals, stakeholders, scope, functional and non-functional requirements, assumptions and success criteria - serving as the source of truth for the project.

What should a BRD include?

A complete BRD includes an executive summary, business objectives, stakeholder analysis, scope (in and out), business and functional requirements, non-functional requirements (performance, security, compliance), assumptions and constraints, success criteria, and an approval section.

What is the difference between a BRD and a functional requirements document (FRD)?

A BRD captures the business need - what the business wants to achieve and why. An FRD is more technical and describes how the system will deliver those needs - the functional behavior, inputs, outputs and interactions. BRDs often feed directly into FRDs.

Who writes a BRD?

BRDs are typically written by business analysts, product managers or project managers - working closely with business stakeholders to capture needs and with technical teams to validate feasibility. The BRD is then reviewed and approved by sponsors before development begins.

How do you write a BRD?

Start by interviewing stakeholders to understand the business problem and goals. Document the scope clearly. Capture functional requirements (what the system must do) and non-functional requirements (performance, security, compliance). Have stakeholders review and sign off before development starts.