Introduction to Business Analysis
Learn everything about Business Analysis and learn all the ins and outs of running a business
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Discover core business analysis skills and frameworks to shape strategic solutions effectively. Ideal for aspiring business analysts.
Overview
This course offers a detailed exploration of business analysis fundamentals, guiding learners through essential concepts such as stakeholder management, strategic alignment, and solution definition. Designed to provide clarity on how business analysis contributes to organisational success, it covers the competencies required to analyse and improve business services effectively.
Throughout the modules, you will delve into investigating business situations, managing diverse stakeholders, and establishing precise requirements. By understanding the business analysis service framework and its strategic context, learners will gain the tools needed to support decision-making and define robust solutions that meet business needs.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand core principles and scope of business analysis activities.
- Identify key competencies required for effective business analysts.
- Explain the strategic role of business analysis within organisations.
- Apply frameworks to investigate and evaluate business situations.
- Analyse and manage stakeholders to enhance project success.
- Develop clear requirements to guide solution design and delivery.
Who is this Course For?
- Aspiring business analysts seeking foundational knowledge.
- Project managers wishing to improve stakeholder engagement.
- Professionals aiming to understand strategic business alignment.
- Business consultants wanting to enhance analysis techniques.
- Team leaders responsible for process and service improvements.
- Individuals preparing for a career change into business analysis.
- Business professionals needing to clarify and define requirements.
- Anyone interested in learning structured investigation methods.
Career Path
- Junior Business Analyst – Average UK salary £30,000 per year
- Business Analyst – Average UK salary £40,000 per year
- Business Process Analyst – Average UK salary £38,000 per year
- Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator – Average UK salary £35,000 per year
- Requirements Analyst – Average UK salary £42,000 per year
- Strategic Business Consultant – Average UK salary £50,000 per year
Frequently asked questions
Business Analysis is the process of identifying business needs and finding solutions to problems. It helps organisations improve processes, products, and services.
Anyone with strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills can become a Business Analyst. A background in business, IT, or related fields is helpful but not always required.
Common tools include flowcharts, SWOT analysis, requirements gathering techniques, and software like Microsoft Excel, Jira, or specialised BA tools like Balsamiq or Lucidchart.
It ensures that projects meet business goals effectively by understanding what stakeholders need and translating that into clear requirements for teams to follow.