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About Business Analyst Certification

  • Why become a Business Analyst?

    The employment of management analysts, including business analysts, is expected to grow 14 percent between 2018 and 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is a higher growth rate than other professions. 

    Business Analysts use data to outline problems, opportunities, and solutions for businesses and report them back to the stakeholders in the organization. They also play a crucial role in fixing outdated processes, driving new technology adoption, and innovation, making this an in-demand role in every area of business, from consulting to product management. A Business Analyst's career path can take them in multiple directions, depending on their experience and future career goals. Simplilearn provides one of the best Business Analyst Certification program that is perfect to kick start your career, and have endless growth opportunities.  

  • What are the objectives of the Business Analyst Course?

    Business analysts are in-demand across a wide range of industries. Business analysis can be an exciting and rewarding career for people who possess the requisite skills—helping struggling companies thrive and make good companies great.

     

    Simplilearn’s Business Analyst Training Program will provide you with extensive expertise in business analysis. You will master the concepts and skills required for an active business analyst career and become an expert in Excel, CBAP, Tableau, Agile ScrumMaster, SQL, CCBA, and Agile Scrum Foundation with this business analyst course. 

     

    You will also gain the skills necessary to build interactive dashboards; gain insight into business analysis planning and monitoring, understand the competencies of a business analyst, master Agile Scrum methodologies, and learn how to work with SQL databases. The entire online Business Analyst Certification learning experience is tied together with real-world projects and virtual simulations to help you obtain domain experience.

    After completing all aspects of the training, you will be prepared for the role of a business analyst.

  • What important skills will you learn from this Business Analyst Certification Training?

    With this Business Analyst Training you can:

    • Understand the tools and techniques used in business analytics planning and monitoring
    • Master the concepts of requirements life cycle management
    • Gain fundamental knowledge of the agile perspective
    • Learn to analyze data using Tableau and become proficient in building interactive dashboards
    • Master the Agile Scrum project management approach
    • Gain expertise in Agile Scrum methodologies and applications, daily scrum synchronization, sprint planning, and review
    • Understand business analysis key concepts and business analysis core concept model (BACCM)
    • Acquire advanced knowledge of identifying, defining, assessing, and completing various elements of business analysis tasks
    • Master SQL concepts such as Universal Query Tool (UQT) and SQL command
    • Plan, execute, monitor, and track Scrum projects
    • Absorb agile philosophy and gain deep knowledge of scrum
    • Effectively apply Scrum in your organizations
    • Grasp the fundamentals of Excel analytics functions and conditional formatting
    • Apply statistical tools and concepts like moving average, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and regression to data sets using Excel

  • What are the benefits of a business analyst course endorsed by IIBA?

    IIBA is the world's leading professional association that develops and maintains standards for the practice of Business Analysis. The program learning is aligned with the standards of IIBA® BABOK V3, which will prepare to ace the ECBA, CCBA, and CBAP exams. You will obtain 25 IIBA CDUs after completion of this business analysis course.

  • What all is covered as part of the Capstone project in this Business Analyst Course?

    The Business Analyst Capstone project provides high-touch mentoring sessions with expert industry trainers for 8 hours over a span of 4 weeks. This will enhance your Business Analysis skills with hands-on and industry-relevant projects while bringing together every course into one portfolio. The learner will get the option to choose from the following three industries to work on in their Capstone project:

    • Hospitality: Learners will create a restaurant management system for a globally well-known Michelin-star restaurant chain
    • Retail: Learners will create a plan to launch an “online pantry” (similar to Amazon Pantry) that delivers essential products on a daily basis
    • Banking: Learners will create a plan and capture the requirements to create a feature with which a global bank can  introduce e-Fixed deposits for all the users
       

  • What is BABOK®? And what does it cover?

    BABOK is a Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) which helps business analysts achieve better business outcomes at the strategic, tactical and operational level. BABOK covers knowledge areas, techniques and perspectives which represent the majority of tasks business analysts do and provides focus to tasks and techniques specific to the context of the initiative.

     

  • What Business Analysis areas are covered in the BABOK Guide?

    The BABOK guide describes below 6 knowledge areas that represent the daily tasks performed by a business analyst:

    • Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
    • Elicitation and Collaboration
    • Requirements Life Cycle Management
    • Strategy Analysis
    • Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
    • Solution Evaluation

  • What projects are included in this Business Analyst course?

    Following are the projects included as part of this Business Analyst Certificate Program:

    Project 1: Sales Performance Analysis

    Description: Build a dashboard to present monthly sales performance by product segment and product category to identify the areas that have met or exceeded their sales targets.

    Project 2: Customer Analysis

    Description: Build a dashboard that presents statistics about the customers, ranking of them by profit ratio and sales plus the profit performance by region.

    Project 3: Product Analysis

    Description: Build a dashboard that presents sales by product category over time, with the ability to drill down to the product and regional level to check if the products are correctly priced.

    Project 4: Sales Dashboard

    Description: Build a dashboard that presents metrics about products (like sales, profits, profit ratio) and the trends of statistics over time, filtering down to one or more geographic regions.

  • Who should take this online Business Analyst Certification Course?

    Business Analyst is a solid career choice for both new and experienced professionals. Aspiring professionals of any educational background with an analytical frame of mind are best suited to pursue the Business Analyst Training, including:

    • Aspiring business analysts, including recent college graduates and those looking to make a career change
    • New business analysts wanting to improve their craft
    • Other positions that are performing business analysis duties such as administrators, managers, and project leads
    • IT professionals
    • Project managers
    • Banking and finance professionals
    • Marketing managers
    • Sales professionals
    • Supply chain network managers
    • Beginners in the data analytics domain

  • What qualifications do you need to become a business analyst?

    Business Analysts requires a range of basic to intermediary abilities to pursue a course. Skills like analytical problem-solving, efficient communication, innovative thinking, and industry expertise help a learner better understand and apply the course to real-life scenarios. This Business Analyst course enables students to get accustomed to new tools for data mining, visualization, and reporting.

  • What is the market demand for a business analyst certification?

    The outlook for a business analysis career is excellent, with the demand for BAs growing every year. Companies in information technology, finance, business consulting, healthcare, government agencies, and more, look for a business analyst certification when hiring skilled BAs. Moreover, candidates with a business analyst certificate, specifically IIBA® certifications, improve their marketability, employability, and earning potential significantly.

  • How can I obtain a business analyst certification?

    You can obtain a Business Analyst certificate by attending training sessions available in the market. Simplilearn offers an excellent Business Analyst Training program. Once you complete all the courses covered in this training program, along with all of the industry projects, you will earn your business analyst certification.

  • Will I receive individual certificates for the courses covered under this business analyst certification program?

    Yes, candidates receive individual certificates for each course covered in the Business Analyst Training program. They must, however, ensure that the courses are completed and all the associated industry projects are submitted.

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Business Analyst Course Advisor

  • Tim Jerome

    Tim Jerome

    Project Management Expert and Evangelist

    Tim Jerome is an international project management expert with over 15 years of experience at companies like Intel and Digital Network Services. A former president of the PMI Rio Grande Chapter, Tim is also a PMP instructor with over 10 years of experience in addition to his extensive project management consulting experience.

  • Bryan Campbell

    Bryan Campbell

    President at 7 C's Consulting and Agile Project and Program Manager

    Bryan Campbell is a highly respected Agile Coach and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience managing projects, programs and PMOs around the world.  He specializes in agile transformation for enterprise, scale PMOs.

  • Jeff Allen

    Jeff Allen

    Project Management and Agile Expert, Consultant, Author

    Jeff Allen is a highly regarded project management and Agile expert with more than 15 years of experience at large companies like Compaq and HP. As an Agile Coach, he has mentored over 5000 professionals globally.

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Business Analyst Certification Learning Path

  • Course 1Online Classroom Flexi Pass

    Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®)

    This CBAP training is designed to help professionals gain new skills and expertise in advanced documentation, effective planning, and the creation of business solutions. This CBAP exam preparation course aligns with the high standards set by IIBA® and will ensure continued success in the field of business analysis. Professionals with CBAP certification will be able to stay relevant to rapid changes in the IT industry and competencies in all aspects of business analysis.

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  • Course 2Online Classroom Flexi Pass

    Tableau Training

    This Tableau certification course helps you master Tableau Desktop, a world-wide utilized data visualization, reporting, and business intelligence tool. Advance your career in analytics through our Tableau training and gain job-ready skills. Tableau certification is highly regarded by companies for data-related jobs and our Tableau online course trains you to use the tool effectively for preparing data, creating interactive dashboards, adding different dimensions, and drilling into outliers.

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  • Course 3

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Grow beyond spreadsheet software for data analytics. Perform statistical analyses and create meaningful data visualizations using Python.

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  • Course 4

    Mathematical Optimization for Business Problems by IBM

    Construct optimization models to solve business problems in this IBM course. Develop expertise in various aspects of mathematical programming and utilize IBM Decision Optimization technology to build effective optimization models.

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  • Course 5

    Business Analyst Capstone

    Enhance your Business Analysis skills with a hands-on, industry-relevant capstone project in three different domains: Retail, Banking, and Hospitality; bringing together every course into one portfolio-worthy capstone.

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  • Course 6

    Harvard Business Publishing Case Studies for Business Analysis

    Learn Business Analysis concepts with help of real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators. These case studies will help you analyze business situations and different aspects of managerial decision-making to help you solve business problems.

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  • Master's Program Certificate

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    Business Analyst IBM Master Class

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    CCBA®

  • Electives

    Agile Scrum Master

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    SQL Training

  • Electives

    Data Science with R Course

  • Electives

    Business Analytics with Excel

  • Electives

    Statistics Essentials for Data Science

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Business Analyst Course Reviews

  • Murali Sunku

    Murali Sunku

    Fantastic courses, well-researched training material, and great trainers make Simplilearn a great platform to upskill. I recently completed my course. Ashok Nichani is the best trainer I have come across.

  • Olu Adeyinka MSc

    Olu Adeyinka MSc

    Senior Business System Analyst

    The faculty has excellent knowledge about the subject, and his ability to teach is very inspiring. The course content is comprehensive and updated.

  • Caleb Navarro

    Caleb Navarro

    The trainer was highly skilled and took the time to answer every single question, and explained how to think of the BA framework from the right perspective. The sessions were very interactive and focused on content and explained each knowledge area in detail.

  • Robinson Ebunu

    Robinson Ebunu

    Business Analyst

    The course boosted my confidence with a decent increment in my salary. Moreover, it polished my knowledge of current market trends, and helped me implement them in my current role.

  • Maulikkumar Jan

    Maulikkumar Jan

    RPA Business Analyst

    After completing this certification, I gained more confidence and became a skilled business analyst. I could also impress recruiters more effectively. Also, I got a salary hike of 20% and differentiated myself from the crowd.

  • Shruti Iyer

    Shruti Iyer

    Senior Business Analyst

    The certification course helped me in preparing for the interview. Apart from the professional skills and domain knowledge, this course helped me get a business analyst position at Tech Mahindra.

  • Saurabh Indave

    Saurabh Indave

    Associate Analyst

    My overall experience was fantastic. The top features I liked about the course were the connectivity, experienced trainers, and doubt-clearing sessions. The support team was very prompt and quick. Whenever I raised a ticket, they proactively solved my issue.

  • Justin Selleck

    Justin Selleck

    Member at AACE International

    Simplilearn’s Business Analytics Master's' in-depth material & interactive instructor-led classes are great, and I am confident of upscaling my career after this course.

  • Jagadeshwari Srinivasan

    Jagadeshwari Srinivasan

    Senior Program Director @Ness Technologies

    I liked the concept of online learning. The training delivery is seamless and flawless - Thanks! Keep up the good work. I especially like the fact that the arguments are explained in detail, so that participants who are interested in the understanding can get an important contribution to their knowledge enhancement.

  • Musheer Ahmed Shaik

    Musheer Ahmed Shaik

    Project Manager @Wipro

    The program is excellent, and well designed for Project Managers. All the topics are well covered, and the added advantage is we get support from the professionals.

  • Sarang Bezalwar

    Sarang Bezalwar

    Test Manager at Doshaheen Solutions Pvt. Ltd

    The Business Analyst Certification course content at Simplilearn is well structured and relevant for today's market condition. The support staff is very helpful in selecting the course and guiding the participant.

  • Harmeet Singh

    Harmeet Singh

    Manager Expert at CGI

    The complete Business Analyst Certification course was a great learning experience and all credits go to Simplilearn and its trainers. The trainer was highly knowledgeable and has covered all the topics. I am sure this course will help me to achieve the desired goal in my career.

  • Arjun Shinde

    Arjun Shinde

    Sr. Project Manager at Mastercard

    I could recommend Simplilearn to anyone without hesitation. The courses have great depth and they allow you do work on them at your own pace. The course content is regularly updated and the content is presented in a crisp manner. The certification helped me to get a promotion from Business Analyst and Project Manager to Senior Project Manager.

  • Tulsi Ram Sharma

    Tulsi Ram Sharma

    Scrum Master | Sapient Corporation

    Great trainer, Great training material, and everything worked well. The training sessions were impressive.

  • Arja Naveen

    Arja Naveen

    I liked the active participation, and participants were encouraged to share their experiences. The approach of allowing participants to ask questions then and there was beneficial to all.

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  • Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
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Business Analyst Training FAQs

  • Who is a Business Analyst?

    A Business Analyst is responsible to bridge the gap between business and IT by driving the organization toward efficiency and profitability. They plan and monitor, elicit requirements, analyze functional and technical requirements, and communicate with various stakeholders to fulfill business needs. Business analysts work in a variety of industries like retail, pharmaceutical, BFSI, media, entertainment, etc.

  • What is the duration of this online Business Analyst Certification Course?

    Simplilearn’s Business Analyst Training Program lasts for 365 days (1 year) where learners can work at their own pace through high-quality e-learning video modules. Learners may also enroll in 75+ instructor-led online training classes for the year.

  • How do I enroll in the Business Analyst Training online course?

    To enroll in the Business Analyst Training Program, click on the ENROLL NOW section mentioned on the course page. You can make an online payment using any of the following options: 

    • Visa Credit or Debit Card
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    A receipt for your payment will be sent to you once you've paid for the business analyst course, and after that, access information will be emailed to you.

  • What can I expect from the Business Analyst Certification Course?

    Simplilearn's Business Analyst Course has been cited as one of the best Business Analyst online course by its alumni. In addition to e-learning content for every module and discussion board moderated by industry experts, this course also offers monthly mentoring sessions. This certification will train you on all three aspects of Business Analysis - Planning and monitoring, Requirements elicitation, and Requirements management & communication. You can also learn the latest tools, work on real-world projects, and attend masterclasses conducted by experts from IBM.

  • Do you provide a money-back guarantee for this online Business Analyst Course?

    Yes. We provide a seven-day money-back guarantee for our master’s programs. We offer refunds according to our Refund Policy. You can also reach out to us at 1800-212-7688 for help and support.

  • How can I access the online Business Analyst course if I fail to do so?

    You will be able to access the business analyst certificate course modules once you make the payment. If you encounter any issues, please fill out the form on our home page so that a member of our help/support team can assist you. You can also connect with us via call or live chat. Our number is 1800-212-7688.

  • Who are the instructors for this Business Analyst Training program?

    We have partnered with only the most highly qualified instructors for this Business Analyst course. Our selection process is rigorous and includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

    This business analyst online certification is moderated by Tim Jerome- an international project management expert with over 15 years of experience; Bryan Campbell- Agile Coach and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience managing projects; and Jeff Allen- Project Management and Agile Expert, Consultant, Author with 15+ years of experience.
     

  • What is Global Teaching Assistance?

    A global teaching assistant serves as a coach, cheerleader, and junior instructor within the learner support team. Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get the Business Analyst certificate on your first attempt. In addition to class onboarding and project mentoring, they provide job assistance and help you enrich your learning experience.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 support feature?

    Our 24/7 support team provides on-demand assistance through email, chat, and calls in our community forum. Once you get the business analyst online certification, you will have lifetime access to the Simpliearn community forum. As a result, our 24/7 support team is always available to assist you with any issues, concerns, or questions you may have.

  • How can I get a copy of the BABOK study guide?

    IIBA® members receive a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF. If you are an IIBA member, you can download BABOK Version 3 from the IIBA website. Non-members can purchase a copy of the BABOK Guide Version 3 PDF for USD 54.99.

  • Do you provide practice exams related to this Business Analyst Certification Program?

    Yes, we offer the following associated practice tests:

  • How a fresher can become business analyst?

    One can start working as a domain expert, developer, or quality assurance professional. They can conduct business analysis by handling responsibilities like gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements, performing user testing, and more. Simplilearn’s Business Analyst Training program provides freshers with a solid start in business analysis.

  • How is Business Analyst Training beneficial for beginners?

    More than 70% of companies are working on digital transformation strategies, spiking the demand for skilled business analysts. Thus, beginners who want to build a career as business analysts must gain the right skills to get hired. Simplilearn’s Business Analyst training benefits beginners by providing the necessary skills and knowledge to understand the business domain, analyze problems, and recommend solutions. This training can help beginners become proficient in their roles and industry experts.

  • Are interview questions a part of this Business Analyst Training module?

    Simplilearn believes in giving a comprehensive experience to learners enrolling in any course. While we do not provide interview questions as part of the Business Analyst course curriculum, this article provides an overview of what business analyst interview questions to expect.

  • What are the popular tools used by business analysts?

    The most popular tools used by Business analysts include Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Python, MySQL, MatPlotlib, SciPy, and Jira.

  • What is the future for business analysts?

    Business analysts are in high demand due to their ability to analyze data and provide insights that help organizations make informed decisions. As businesses continue to rely on data to drive their strategies, the demand for skilled business analysts is expected to grow in the future.

  • What is the difference between IT business analyst and business analyst?

    IT Business Analyst typically focuses on analyzing and improving technology-related systems and processes within an organization. This can include developing and implementing software systems, designing and optimizing data structures, and identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
    A Business Analyst is a broader term that can refer to any professional who analyzes an organization's business processes and identifies areas for improvement. Business analysts can work in a variety of industries and may focus on different areas such as process improvement, product development, customer service, or marketing.

  • What are the various industry roles available to a business analyst?

    Business analyst manager, quantitative analyst, information security analyst, management analyst, and IT Business Analyst are some industry roles that business analysts can explore.

  • What are the top companies hiring for business analyst roles?

    Google, Cisco Systems, American Express, Dell, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company are some top companies hiring business analysts.

  • What industries use Business Analysis most?

    Business analysts are essential for successful business operations across various industries, such as government agencies and non-profit organizations. Although any industry can benefit from business analyst expertise, management consulting and IT companies constitute the largest share. Business analysts also find many prospects with accounting, finance, investment banking, and market research companies.

  • Is this the best course to become a Business Analyst?

    This Business Analyst course aims to strengthen your expertise in the most recent business analytics tools and techniques, including planning and monitoring, statistical and data analysis, SQL databases, visualizations, and Agile and Scrum methodologies. It employs practical case studies to train you to ensure you are properly market-ready. Simplilearn's business analyst certification assists business analysts in contributing to the entire strategy of a firm both internally and externally through collaboration with other departments, including market research, product development, and top-level management.

  • What are the major skills required to become a Business Analyst?

    A good business analyst should have technical, analytical, leadership, and business process and planning skills. They must also know other languages such as SAS, Hadoop, R, and Python. Analytical thinking and strong communication skills can provide you with additional benefits over other people in this career as a business analyst. A Business Analyst certification can make you earn your dream job.

  • Can a fresh graduate seek employment after completing this Business Analyst course?

    Yes, as a fresher, you can get a job. The demand for it is growing. Our training helps freshers learn technical skills and keep them up-to-date on current trends. Our business analyst certification is an excellent way for novices to demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills in the role of a business analyst.

  • Can you recommend a few good books on Business Analysis?

    In addition to business analyst training courses, plenty of business analysis books are available. Below are a few best business analysis books that help aspirants learn about many business analysis concepts and enable business analysts to execute well in their daily tasks.


    1. Business Analyst: a Profession and a Mindset - by Yulia Kosarenko
    2. Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis (Business Analysis Professional Development) - by Jamie Champagne
    3. How to Start a Business Analyst Career - by Laura Brandenburg
    4. Business Analysis: Best Practices for Success - by Steven P. Blais

  • What is the pay scale of Business Analysts across the world?

    Apart from the availability of jobs, there are also salary advantages while enrolling in a business analyst certification course. Many factors determine how much you can earn as a business analyst. They include your experience with data, business level or domain knowledge, and other practical concerns such as your location. A business analyst in different countries earns the following annual average pay.

    • India – Rs. 7 lac
    • USA - $120,721
    • UK - £40,000
    • Australia - $90k
    • New York - $113,560
    • Wisconsin - $92,550

  • How does the Business Analyst program differ from traditional MBA courses?

    While MBA courses cover a wide range of business topics, the Business Analyst program focuses specifically on the skills and techniques required for effective business analysis. It delves deeper into areas such as requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and data analysis. By specializing in business analysis, this program offers a more targeted and in-depth approach compared to the broader scope of traditional MBA courses.

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