Fundamentals of Business Analysis

Master the essentials of business analysis and sharpen your skills in strategy, stakeholder management, and solution design.

Course Overview
Business analysis lies at the heart of successful organisations, guiding decision-making and shaping effective solutions. This course provides a solid foundation, exploring the key principles and frameworks that underpin business analysis. From understanding the strategic context to defining clear requirements, you’ll gain a broad yet insightful grasp of the discipline.

Throughout the modules, you will discover how to investigate business situations, manage stakeholder relationships, and enhance services and processes. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to refine your understanding, this course offers a thorough grounding in the competencies every business analyst should possess, all delivered with a professional tone and a touch of wit.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand fundamental concepts of business analysis and its purpose.
• Identify and apply core competencies required of a business analyst.
• Evaluate the strategic context influencing business analysis activities.
• Analyse stakeholder needs and manage relationships effectively.
• Investigate business challenges to propose relevant improvements.
• Define and establish clear, actionable business requirements.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 01: An Introduction to Business Analysis
• Module 02: The Competencies of a Business Analyst
• Module 03: The Strategic Context for Business Analysis
• Module 04: The Business Analysis Service Framework
• Module 05: Investigating the Business Situation
• Module 06: Analysing and Managing Stakeholders
• Module 07: Improving Business Services and Processes
• Module 08: Defining the Solution
• Module 09: Establishing the Requirements

Who is this Course For?

• Aspiring business analysts seeking foundational knowledge and insight.
• Professionals aiming to enhance analysis skills within their role.
• Project managers wanting to deepen understanding of business needs.
• Consultants involved in business improvement and change initiatives.
• Team leaders requiring better stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Business owners interested in refining service and process design.
• Individuals preparing for business analysis certification or exams.
• Those curious about the strategic aspects of business solutions.

Career Path:

• Business Analyst — Average salary £38,000 per year
• Junior Business Analyst — Average salary £28,000 per year
• Project Coordinator — Average salary £30,000 per year
• Requirements Analyst — Average salary £35,000 per year
• Business Process Analyst — Average salary £36,500 per year
• Change Analyst — Average salary £37,000 per year