Business Analysis Certification

Business Analysis CERTIFICATION: Business Analysis Course to Become a Business Analyst & kick-start your BA Career

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.4

- Understand the role of a Business Analyst
- About tools and techniques you can use as a Business Analyst
- Key concepts in Business Analysis

What you'll learn

Understand the role of a Business Analyst

About tools and techniques you can use as a Business Analyst

Key concepts in Business Analysis

How to kick-start your career as a Business Analyst

How to gather

group

prioritize and validate requirements

Where to find job opportunities as a BA and how much a BA earns

How to continue learning about Business Analysis

* Requirements

* A genuine desire to learn about Business Analysis
* No previous knowledge or experience required
* And open mind and a willingness to learn
* A PC
* Laptop
* Tablet
* Phablet or Smartphone and Headphones
* Access to Internet

Description

[EXCLUSIVE] Double Degree, Badges and Community. Upon completing this course you will receive 2 Certificates of Completion and 6 Digital Badges including a BA Certified Digital Badge you can add to your CV, LinkedIn Profile or any other online profile & access to the most dynamic BA Community in the world.

This Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals Course + CERTIFICATION includes everything you need to know to kick-start your career as a Business Analyst, from the key concepts to the most widely used tools and applications. Plus, even lectures on Job Opportunities and Salaries

Business Analysis is an amazing field with tons of job opportunities across different sectors and industries. In this Business Analysis Certification course I will teach you the fundamentals of Business Analysis and how to apply them; plus how to develop into a Business Analyst, and finally how to maximize your chances of getting a job as a BA.

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[PERKS] Course enrollment includes activities, handouts, quizzes, 1-on-1 expert support, LIFETIME access, free course updates and a lot more!

What will you learn?

Everything you need to know about Business Analysis
The fundamentals and key concepts of Business Analysis
Tools and techniques used by Business Analysts
How to identify, group, prioritize and validate Business Requirements
Where to find job opportunities for Business Analysts and how much a BA makes
How to kick-start your career as a BA
The characteristics & traits of a BA

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Here is what you will receive with your enrollment:

High-quality video lectures that explain the different terms and concepts with real world examples and applications.
Downloadable handouts which you can use as a reference, study guide, cheat sheet and the go to resource on the job.
Quizzes and activities that help you validate what you learnt and put it into practice to increase your information retention.
1-on-1 expert Instructor support to answer your questions or clear up any confusion you might have.
Lifetime access with no expiration so you can complete the course at your own pace, anywhere, on any device and come back for a refresher at any time.
Free course updates so you can continue to benefit from enhancements made to this course.

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Why take this course?

You will become a Certified Business Analyst (you'll get a Certificate of Completion upon completing this course). You can add it to your CV
It was created by a Business Analysis expert with experience across different industries, countries and projects
It's been designed from the ground up with a focus on Quality, not quantity
The course includes Free templates, Free tools and other Freebies
You have nothing to lose. You're back by a 30 day money-back guarantee, no questions asked!
It can lead to a fullfilling career with a great salary
Job opportunities for Business Analysts abound
Business Analysis is a really interesting field. No two days are alike, it's always exciting :)

°°If you already made up your mind about taking this course just click on the "Buy Now" button at the top, right hand side.°° If not, keep reading about this Business Analysis Certification course udemy.
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Why take this course and not another one?

It's The Most Complete and Comprehensive Course on Business Analysis. Unique value proposition
You will get a ton of awesome Freebies, templates, real world examples and other resources to further your education, knowledge and experience.
It was created by an expert in Business Analysis, who has worked on projects as a BA and has also managed and coached Business Analysts
It was developed by the founder of The Business Analysis Knowledge Base (theBAKB)
It was created by the author of The Mini Book of Agile, available on Amazon
My value proposition is unique (see below "Pledge to All Students")
It includes free tools, free downloadable templates, real world examples, tips and freebies
You will learn from a Business Analysis expert who applies this on a daily basis to his personal and professional projects.
This course gets updated on a regular basis and you get all updates free for life!

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What are people saying about this course?

"Mauricio was a tremendous Udemy instructor. His course was excellent. Keep doing what you're doing- you're helping 100s of people this way. -Syed Taqvi"

"Excellent! I will definitely benefit from these lessons -Patrice L. Shea"

"I liked this course because it was very informative and to the point. I am new to BA and this course helped to understand the purpose and provided links for me to further educate myself to advance my career. -Cornelia Daniel"

"Was already able to use many of the tips and suggestions in my daily workload. That's one of the things I love about the Udemy courses - I can almost always apply what I am learning in real time while I am working. -Donald Probst"

"The course has been amazing. Mauricio has taken pains to explain in detail everything he has covered. Extremely impressed and learning a lot. -Obiajulu Amanchukwu"

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How will this course help you?

You will learn everything you need to know about Business Analysis
You can add this Business Analysis Certification to your CV
You can start applying for job opportunities as a BA right after this course
I will train you, guide you and share all my insights about what you need to become an awesome Business Analyst
You will be able to kick-start your career in Business Analysis which can even lead to a position in Management
You will be able to confidently speak about Business Analysis
You will be able to work on projects as a Business Analyst

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Who is behind this course?

An Engineer & Serial Entrepreneur with 2 MBAs who has played the role of Business Analyst in many projects and has vast experience in Business Analysis. He's had BAs report to him directly, has trained them, coached them and even lead recruitment process for the next Business Analysis star. He's approachable, knowledgeable and an expert in the field.

When he's not leading projects or running one of his startups, he's either on family time or answering Business Analysis questions for people on Quora. He's also the founder of The Business Analysis Knowledge Base (theBAKB) & author of The Mini Book of Agile, available on Amazon.

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This course is specifically for:

Aspiring Business Analysts
Those looking to start a career in Business Analysis
Those looking for a career change
People looking for a Business Analysis Certification
People looking for a Crash Course in Business Analysis
Business Analysts who are new to the position
Those interested in learning about the role of a BA and how they can become one

This course is not suitable for:

Experienced or Intermediate BAs. This course is for Beginners
People that prefer quantity over quality
People that like lengthy and theoretical explanations
People who aren't prepared to go through the entire course and take notes
People who expect things to work out without any effort or preparation
People who already have a lot of experience with Business Analysis and are more intermediate to advanced

°°If you think this course is for you, then go ahead and click “Buy Now" and we'll be in touch soon.°°

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The Facts

You will learn Business Analysis! If you don't ask for a refund within 30 days.
Business Analyts generally make between $70-$100k per year. Sometimes even more!
Business Analysis is a career with thousands and thousands of job opportunities all over the world across all industries.

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What are the advantages of Business Analysis?

It's core to any Business
It allows you to identify improvement opportunities or issues and deliver innovative/value-driven solutions
It can lead to career growth
It touches pretty much on every industry you can think of in any country in the world
It's an interesting and engaging field
You get the opportunity to interact with people and business leaders on a daily basis

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Does this course include a Business Analysis Certification?

Yes, you will receive a Business Analysis Certification upon completion of this course (a Udemy Certificate of Completion which you can download as a pdf).

Can I add this Business Analysis Certification to my CV?

Yes, of course! You can add this Business Analysis Certification to your CV or Resume. I recommend you add it under a heading called "Professional Development," then, just add the course title, year of completion and Udemy at the end.

Does a Udemy Business Analysis Certification have any value in the real world?

Of course it does! Even though Udemy is not a University and does not provide "accredited" certifications (like the one you would get from a University), Udemy is the most important online education platform in the modern world with over 40 Million users worldwide. So it definitely carries weight and is increasingly becoming recognized worldwide. So rest assured adding this Business Analysis Certification to your CV increases your probability of getting that dream job in Business Analysis.

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What's New (Latest Course Updates)

General improvements and enhancements
Added new tools
Added new templates

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Pledge to All Students (both current & future students)

Students First. I will never compromise your experience to make money. Never, ever. Yes, this is also a business but to me teaching goes way beyond making money. I already have a full time job and fortunately don't rely on teaching to survive. You are always at the forefront of my courses and I want to ensure you have a unique, valuable and memorable experience. I promise.
24x7x365 Support. You can contact me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round, even on holidays, Christmas and New Years Eve; I will get back to you quickly (in a few hours tops) and deliver outstanding quality of service in my support. I promise.
Humbleness, kindness and social responsibility. I believe in giving back to you and the world. So think of me as your own real-life human "Siri." If you need advice or support just ask. And if I can do something to help you in your journey, I will. I promise.
Australian Made. Recognized in the Industry as a symbol of quality and excellence. All my courses are Made in Australia with high tech and professionally edited. They also include my secret sauce: a lot of passion & love! I also apply in my courses everything I've learnt from years of experience working with technology, projects, entrepreneurs and people all over the world. I promise.
Quality over Quantity. I will strive to make courses concise, to the point and relevant. Time is one of our most valuable assets and we need to invest it carefully. So I won't make a course long for the purpose of displaying it has more hours; only when strictly necessary. To me it's about quality and if I can deliver that in 5 minutes and save you time, I will. I promise.

Who this course is for:

People looking for a Business Analysis Certification
People looking for a Crash Course in Business Analysis
People who want to start a career in Business Analysis
People looking to switch from their current role to the role of a Business Analyst
Aspiring Business Analysts
Business Analysts who are new to the position

Course content

13 sections • 94 lectures

Introduction 3 lectures

Getting Started Preview 00:19

A lecture that covers key things to consider when getting started with this course

The Role of a BA Preview 05:41

This lecture of the course covers the Role of a Business Analyst and what Business Analysis is all about. So the roles and responsibilities of a Business Analyst and what's part of the job.

Characteristics & Traits of a BA Preview 04:27

This lecture covers the characteristics and traits of a Business Analyst and what makes someone succeed in the world of Business Analysis; which skillset makes the difference and allows someone to stand out from the crowd as a Business Analyst

Business Analysis Fundamentals 3 lectures

What are Stakeholders in Business Analysis? Preview 06:22

This lecture covers the concept of stakeholders, how you can identify them, what to use to keep a record of your stakeholders, what information you should keep and why this is so important on any project.

Options Analysis in Business Analysis Preview 07:27

This lecture covers the concept of Options Analysis in Business Analysis

Business Analysis Smart Pack Preview 00:00

This Business Analysis Smart Pack contains:

Free templates you can download.

Requirements in Business Analysis - What it's all about 5 lectures

How to Gather Business Requirements Preview 07:59

This lecture of the course covers the process to gather Business Requirements and the different approaches you can take in Business Analysis to identify key information such as Business Requirements, Goals, Objectives, Risks and so on. This part of the course also explains:

How to gather requirements via Interviews, a simple, yet powerful way of gathering Business Requirements in Business Analysis.

Gathering Requirements via a Brainstorming Session Preview 02:45

This lecture covers how to gather requirements via a Brainstorming exercise. It explains the scenario and how to go about it when doing it in real life.

Gathering Requirements with a Workshop Preview 04:44

This lecture covers how to gather requirements in a workshop. What you need to do and how it's done.

Gathering Requirements via Surveys Preview 04:23

This lecture covers how to gather requirements via surveys. How to structure surveys and why they can be a valuable tool for gathering business requirements, business needs, business goals and business objectives.

How to Group, Prioritize and Validate Requirements in Business Analysis Preview 06:21

This lecture covers what happens next after you've gathered requirements, what you need to do and how you do it. So, how to:

Group Requirements
Prioritize Requirements
Validate Requirements

[NEW] Agile Essentials for Business Analysts 17 lectures

A note about Agile and Project Management for BAs Preview 02:10

This lecture walks you through the importance of Agile and Project Management in the world of Business Analysis

[NEW] What is Agile? Preview 00:50

This lecture explains the concept of Agile Project Management

[NEW] Why go Agile? Preview 00:35

This lecture covers the importance of Agile and why it's so valuable.

[NEW] How it all began -the history of Agile Preview 00:35

This lectures gives you background on how Agile began and where its roots come from.

[NEW] The Different Agile Methodologies Preview 01:17

This lecture walks you through the different Agile methodologies.

[NEW] Agile Principles Preview 01:37

This lecture covers the different Agile principles and their individual significance.

[NEW] The Agile Culture Preview 00:39

This lecture goes over the characteristics of the Agile culture.

[NEW] The Agile Roles Preview 03:02

This lecture walks you through the different roles in Agile Project Management.

[NEW] Agile Concepts Preview 08:27

This lecture walks you through the different Agile concepts:

Sprints
Sprint Backlog
Product Backlog
User Stories
Story Points
Minimum Viable Product

[NEW] Agile Artifacts Preview 04:02

This lecture covers the different Agile artifacts:

Agile Kanban Board
Velocity Chart
Burndown Chart

[NEW] Agile Rituals Preview 03:42

This lecture covers the different Agile rituals:

Standups
Sprint Planning
Backlog Grooming
Retrospectives
Demo Sessions

[NEW] Agile Tools Preview 03:33

This lecture covers the most popular and widely used Agile tools:

Trello
Jira
Planner
Teams
Slack
Hassl

[NEW] Agile vs. Waterfall Preview 03:49

This lecture unpacks the differences between Agile Project Management and Traditional Project Management also known as the "Waterfall" approach.

[NEW] Agile FAQs Preview 07:33

This lecture covers typical questions about Agile, particularly for people who are just getting started with Agile.

[NEW] Agile Myths Preview 03:20

The lecture unpacks the common Agile Myths.

[NEW] The Agile Knowledge Base Preview 00:49

This lecture introduces you to The Agile Knowledge Base

[NEW] Case Study: Agile in Health Care and Supply Chain | Agile Interview Preview 37:38

This lecture walks you through a real world Case Study of Agile applied in Health Care and in Supply Chain.

Business Analysis Skills 5 lectures

Preparing a Business Case in Business Analysis Preview 01:49

This lecture covers what you need to know about a Business Case as a Business Analyst.

A Business Case and Business Plan in Business Analysis Preview 13:56

This lecture covers the differences between a business case and a business plan and how to build both of these key business analysis documents

Mind Mapping in Business Analysis Preview 01:13

This lecture covers Mind mapping in Business Analysis.

[UPDATED] Business Analysis Tools Preview 00:51

This lecture covers tools you can use in Business Analysis

A note about the BA Tools Section Preview 01:28

This lecture walks you through the importance of tools in Business Analysis and why you will use the following tools often

Business Analysis Toolkit: Managing & Working on Agile/Scrum Projects 10 lectures

Why & How Jira can help you in your role as Business Analyst Preview 00:29

This lecture covers the why and the how Jira can help you in your role as a Business Analyst

Introduction to Jira from Atlassian; Agile project management tool Preview 11:44

This lecture goes through an introduction to Jira, the #1 software development tool used by agile and scrum teams. Jira is an Atlassian product and the most popular and widely used Agile project management tool in the world.

Jira's History Preview 10:54

This lecture walks you through a bit of Jira history and Jira's story.

Initial Jira Tour Preview 26:02

This lecture walks you through the basics and essentials of Jira and basically gives you an initial tour of the tool.

Components in Jira Preview 06:22

This lecture goes over Components in Jira. It covers what they are, how to use them and the key functionality of components in Jira.

Scrum Boards in Jira Preview 43:36

This lecture goes over a real world example of a Scrum Board in Jira. It walks you through a Jira board step by step and also deeps dive into Agile Boards, practical applications and real world examples.

Reports in Jira and the Burndown Chart Preview 09:57

Jira from Atlassian has a ton of out-of-the-box reports including the popular Burndown Chart. This lectures takes you through what you can expect of reports and reporting in Jira.

The Product Backlog in Jira also known as the Backlog or the Jira Backlog Preview 15:44

This lecture goes into the Product Backlog in Jira

[NEW] Other Real World Examples of Agile in Action Preview 03:06

This lecture includes additional real world examples of Agile in action

[NEW] Roadmapping in Jira Preview 12:05

This lecture walks you through a real-world example of Roadmapping in Jira

Business Analysis Toolkit: Working with Others Remotely via Videoconferencing 8 lectures

Why & How Zoom can help you in your role as Business Analyst Preview 00:32

This lecture covers the why and the how Zoom can help you in your role as a Business Analyst

Introduction to Zoom Preview 06:00

This lecture goes over a basic overview of Zoom and what you can use Zoom for.

Quick Zoom Account Tour Preview 07:09

This lecture takes you through a quick tour of your account in Zoom. What it looks like and the different options available to you when managing your Zoom meetings

Getting Started with Zoom Part 1 Preview 10:21

This lecture will walk you thought the step by step process of getting started with Zoom

Getting Started with Zoom Part 2 Preview 09:44

This lecture will walk you thought the step by step process of getting started with Zoom

How to Schedule Meetings in Zoom Preview 12:36

This lecture walks you through the step by step process of scheduling meetings in Zoom

How to Host a Zoom Meeting Preview 05:43

This lecture will walk you through how to host a Zoom Meeting.

How to Host & Attend a Zoom Meeting - a Real World Example of a Zoom Meeting Preview 23:11

This lecture is a real world example of a Zoom Meeting and covers key tips and tricks such as changing your Background in Zoom

Business Analysis Toolkit: Digital Teamwork & Collaboration 12 lectures

Why & How Teams can help you in your role as Business Analyst Preview 00:39

This lecture covers the why and the how Teams can help you in your role as a Business Analyst

Introduction to Microsoft Teams Preview 06:04

A quick introduction to Microsoft Teams. This lecture walks you through the concepts we will cover in the course.

What is Teams? Preview 06:16

This lecture gives you a brief overview of Microsoft Teams and what it's all about & how you can use it at the workplace.

Free Microsoft Teams Resources & the Microsoft Teams App Part 1 Preview 04:25

This lecture covers Microsoft Teams resources that are available to you for free & the Microsoft Teams app

Free Microsoft Teams Resources & the Microsoft Teams App Part 2 Preview 03:14

This lecture covers Microsoft Teams resources that are available to you for free & the Microsoft Teams app

Teams Demo from Microsoft Preview 15:57

This lecture goes through the Teams demo that Microsoft offers.

Initial Tour of Microsoft Teams Preview 11:36

This lecture walks you through a real world example and setup of Microsoft Teams and takes you through an initial Tour of Microsoft Teams as an application

Create and Manage Teams in Microsoft Teams Preview 20:21

This lecture covers the ins and outs of creating and managing teams in Microsoft Teams.

Create and Manage Channels in Microsoft Teams Preview 12:23

This lecture covers the ins and outs of creating and managing channels in Microsoft Teams.

Chatting in Microsoft Teams Preview 07:47

This lecture covers chatting in Teams, how to text, call, share emojis, gifs and more.

Everything else you should know about Teams Preview 10:09

This lecture cover everything else you should know about Microsoft Teams. So all the additional features, characteristics and functionality which wasn't covered in previous lectures of the course.

A Real World Video Conference Call in Microsoft Teams Preview 29:40

This lecture is a real world video conference call in Microsoft Teams where I interview Felipe Gomez about his experience with Agile.

Business Analysis Toolkit: Task Planning & Task Coordination 8 lectures

Why & How Planner can help you in your role as Business Analyst Preview 00:31

This lecture covers the why and the how Planner can help you in your role as a Business Analyst

Introduction to Microsoft Planner Preview 05:15

This lecture gives you a brief introduction on Microsoft Planner and walks you through some of the initial Planner concepts.

Why use Microsoft Planner? Preview 07:49

This lecture compares Microsoft Planner vs. other tools out there used for planning and managing projects.

The Official Planner Website Preview 05:33

This lecture walks you through the official Microsoft Planner website.

Initial Tour of Microsoft Planner Preview 24:22

This lecture gives you an initial tool of Microsoft Planner. From how Planner looks, some of its unique terminology and more.

How to Access and Use Support Documentation for Microsoft Planner Preview 06:45

This lecture covers where to find support documentation and resources for Microsoft Planner.

Providing Feedback on Microsoft Planner Preview 03:21

This lecture covers how you can help improve Microsoft Planner and stay up to date with the latest Planner updates.

A Real World Example of Planner in Action Preview 28:10

This lecture walks you through a real world example of Microsoft Planner and how it can be used as an Agile Kanban Board.

Business Analysis Toolkit: File Sharing & Productivity 8 lectures

Why & How OneDrive can help you in your role as Business Analyst Preview 00:36

This lecture covers the why and the how OneDrive can help you in your role as a Business Analyst

Introduction to OneDrive Preview 07:11

This lecture introduces you to Microsoft OneDrive and what you can do with this powerful tool

Plans and Pricing Preview 07:29

This lecture covers the different plans and pricing for OneDrive

Initial OneDrive Tour Preview 12:34

This lecture walks you through the ins and outs of OneDrive in an initial tour

How to create, view and open files in OneDrive Preview 19:06

This lecture shows you how to create, view and open files in OneDrive

Uploading, renaming, downloading, copying, moving & restoring files in OneDrive Preview 13:46

This lecture shows you how to upload, rename, download, copy and move files in OneDrive

Sharing Files and Folders with OneDrive Preview 25:29

This lecture walks you through everything you need to know about sharing files and folders with OneDrive

Using OneDrive on your mobile device Preview 07:10

This lecture walks you through OneDrive on your mobile device

[NEW] Business Analysis Toolkit: Agile Project Management; Online Collaboration 9 lectures

[NEW] Why & How Trello can help you in your role as Project Manager Preview 00:34

This lecture covers the why and the how Trello can help you in your role as a Project Manager

[NEW] Introduction to Trello Preview 09:57

This lecture provides an introduction to Trello and the key aspects of this productivity tool

[NEW] Initial Trello Tour Preview 07:13

This lecture walks you through Trello features, Trello functionality and Trello use cases

[NEW] Setting up a Trello Board Preview 15:28

This lecture will show you how to setup Boards in Trello and what you can do with Boards in Trello

[NEW] Using Cards on Trello Part 1 Preview 18:08

This lecture walks you through how to use cards on Trello

[NEW] Using Cards on Trello Part 2 Preview 19:53

This lecture walks you through how to use cards on Trello

[NEW] Using Cards on Trello Part 3 Preview 14:55

This lecture walks you through how to use cards on Trello

[NEW] Case Study: A Neobank using Trello for their Roadmap Preview 08:38

This lecture walks you through the case study of an Australian Neobank who was using Trello for their Roadmap

[NEW] Real World Example of an Agile Kanban Board in Trello Preview 06:26

This lecture provides a real world example of an Agile Kanban Board in Trello and how this Agile team was using Trello to coordinate and manage their Agile project.