Business Analysis Foundations: Learn All The Essentials

Did You Know?

Business Analysts skills are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 20% job growth rate for Business Analysts is expected till 2025, and the outlook for the rest of the world should be higher still.

Welcome to this 3 part course!

In this course we'll go over the fundamentals of business analysis where you'll get a realistic overview of what a business analysis is, and what a business analyst does.

We'll take you through the foundations of business analysis tools and techniques. We will go over on how these skills as a business analysis are used to gather requirements and identify solutions to provide better business outcomes. Learn the key concepts, vocabulary, and  stakeholders business analysts need to be comfortable working with. 

Next you'll then be introduced to the BABOK® Guide (Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge®). In order to be successful at your business analysis work and to pass any  of the business analysis certification examinations, you need to have a  solid foundation of business analysis key concepts.

You will learn foundational knowledge required to both deliver successful  solutions as well as pass professional business analysis certification examinations. You will learn how to use the BABOK guide as a key resource.

Finally, you will be introduced CBAP® ( Certified Business Analysis Professional®) and understand this valuable  certification and how to successfully achieve this prestigious  international recognition to use in your professional career.

We'll walk through the application process for the CBAP Examination and how to best approach  the process.  You'll then learn best practices on preparing to successfully pass the CBAP Exam.

What does a Business Analysis do?

A Business Analysis helps businesses do business better.  The person who carries out this task is called a business analyst or BA.

Business analysis work across all levels of an organization and identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems. Business analysis may be involved in everything from defining strategy, to creating the enterprise architecture, to taking a leadership role by defining the goals and requirements for programs and projects or supporting continuous improvement in its technology and processes.