Introduction to Business Analysis
Instructor: Rav Ahuja , Shubhra Das
Beginner Level • 1 week at 10 hours a week • Flexible Schedule
What You'll Learn
- Job-ready skills you need to kickstart your career as a business analyst (Aligned with the BABOK Guide)
- Develop hands-on practical skills and prepare for ECBA certification valued by employers
- Strategies and methods for process modeling, requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and project management
- Fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques for systems analysis, data analysis, and visualization
Skills You'll Gain
Project Management
Business Transformation
Business Requirements
Systems Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Gap Analysis
Stakeholder Communications
Business Analysis
Business Process
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Requirements Analysis
Digital Transformation
Change Management
Process Analysis
Requirements Elicitation
Shareable Certificate
Earn a shareable certificate to add to your LinkedIn profile
Outcomes
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Learn new concepts from industry experts
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Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
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Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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Earn a shareable career certificate from IBM
There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will explore the fundamentals of business analysis, including its evolution, importance, and various domains in business analysis across industries. You'll understand the primary responsibilities of a business analyst and the skills required for business analysis. You will also learn about potential career prospects and paths in business analysis and discuss how to become a business analyst, including the education and certification options available for aspiring business analysts.
In this module, you will explore the business analysis process in depth, learning about the essential steps involved. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of the requirement elicitation, including the key steps and strategies for identifying and communicating with stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be introduced to popular tools and techniques used by business analysts, providing you with practical skills to effectively navigate the field of business analysis.
In this module, you will explore the practical applications of business analysis across various industries, including real-world examples. You will learn about gap analysis and popular tools used in day-to-day business analysis. You’ll also learn how to use Excel for business matrices. Additionally, you will learn about digital transformation in business analysis processes. This will cover digital strategy, technology assessment, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business analysis.
In this module, you will complete a final project and will take a final exam to test your knowledge. The module also provides guidance about the next steps after completing this course.