Get ready to begin your journey into the highly rewarding field of business analysis! During this course, you’ll build the foundational skills and knowledge you need for future success.

Course Overview

Business analysis ranks among the top 10 in-demand skills globally (LinkedIn), as companies seek professionals who can drive digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. If you're looking to start a career in business analysis, this course is the perfect place to begin.

You'll learn the core principles of business analysis and gain a clear understanding of its role within organizations, including the key responsibilities, essential skills, and certifications needed to succeed in the field. Plus, you'll discover the potential career paths and growth opportunities that are available for aspiring business analysts.

Through real-world examples from multiple industries, you'll explore practical applications such as gap analysis and gain hands-on experience with widely used business analysis tools. You'll also examine how digital transformation is reshaping the field, including digital strategy, technology evaluation, and the use of AI to enhance business analysis practices.

With a blend of theory, interactive activities, and labs, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical insights you need to move forward on your business analysis journey.

Enroll now and gain the essential skills and knowledge you need to move forward with confidence in the rewarding field of business analysis.

Learning Objectives

Fundamental business analysis skills that provide the ideal foundation for your career as a business analyst, aligned with the BABOK Guide
Hands-on practical skills to prepare for the ECBA certification recognized by employers
Key strategies and methods for process modeling, requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and project management
Core concepts, tools, and techniques for systems analysis, data analysis, and data visualization

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Basics of Business Analysis

Video: Introduction to Business Analysis
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Role of Business Analysis in Enterprises
Video: Evolution and Importance of Business Analysis
Video: Introduction to domains in Business Analysis
Activity: Aligning Business and Solution Domains in Organizations
Video: Responsibilities of a Business Analyst
Video: Skills required for a Business Analyst
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Most important skills for Business Analyst
[Optional] Reading: Overview of BABOK
Video: Career prospects & Career Paths of Business Analysts
Video: How to become a Business Analyst?
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Career journey in Business Analysis
Activity: Unlock your Potential as a Business Analyst
Practice Quiz: Basics of Business Analysis
Module 1 Summary: Basics of Business Analysis
Graded Quiz: Basics of Business Analysis

Module 2: Business Analysis Process

Video: Steps in the Business Analysis Process
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Business Analysis process in companies
Video: Introduction to Requirement Gathering
Activity: Requirement Gathering
Video: Popular Tools in Business Analysis
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Business Analysis Tools in Day-to-Day Life
Video: Features of Common Business Analysis Tools
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Usage of tools for Business Analysis
Video: Overview of Techniques in Business Analysis
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Usage of techniques for Business Analysis
Lab: Using Tools for Documenting Requirements
Practice Quiz: Business Analysis Process
Module 2 Summary: Business Analysis Process
Graded Quiz: Business Analysis Process

Module 3: Business Analysis Practical Applications

Video: Business Analysis in different industries
Video: Application of Business Analysis in Different Industries
Video: Performing Effective Gap Analysis
Lab: Visualizing and Improving a Business Process
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Usage of tools for Business Analysis in day-to-day work
Lab: Creating a business analysis matrix
Video: Digital Strategy and Transformation
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Digital Transformation journey
Video: Technology assessment for Digital Transformation
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Importance of Technology assessment
Lab: Evaluate Digital Transformation Scenarios
Video: AI in Business Analysis
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Leveraging AI in real life business analysis
Practice Quiz: Business Analysis Practical Applications
Module 3 Summary: Business Analysis Practical Applications
Graded Quiz: Business Analysis Practical Applications

Module 4: Final Project and Exam

Project: Streamlining Hospital Operations through Business Analysis
Final Quiz: Business Analysis Fundamentals

Prerequisites

The course is designed for aspiring business analysts looking to take their first steps into the domain. It is also suitable for current professionals seeking to sharpen and expand their skills.

No prior business analytics experience is required to take this course. A basic understanding of computers and familiarity with the MS Office suite is recommended.

Related Professional Certificate

This course is part of the IBM Business Analyst Professional Certificate. If you're keen to build strong foundational skills and gain proficiency in business analysis using various tools, we recommend you enroll for the full program and work through the courses in order. Within a short time, you'll have job-ready skills and practical experience on your resume that will help you launch your business analyst career!

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