• Next Cohort starts 8 Apr, 2024
  • Program Duration 6 months
  • Learning Format Online Bootcamp

Why Join this Program

Purdue Advantage

Certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University

AI-Powered Business Analysis

Become an AI-powered Business Analyst via ChatGPT and Google Bard

Industry Aligned Content

Earn 35 PDs/CDUs post completion of the CBAP® module

Job Assistance

Resume assistance, career mentoring, and job portal access for India and US learners

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Business Analysis Certification Overview

The PG Program in Business Analysis in Chicago will make you an expert in business analysis techniques, Agile Scrum methodologies, SQL database, visualization tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau. The course will teach you business planning, monitoring, preparing interactive dashboards, and understanding the competencies of a Business Analyst.

Key Features

  • Certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University
  • Become eligible to be part of the Purdue University Alumni Association
  • Master Classes delivered by Purdue faculty
  • Earn 35 PDs/CDUs post completion of the CBAP® module
  • Harvard Business Publishing case studies of Pearson, CarMax, EvCard, etc.
  • Capstone from 3 domains and 14+ projects
  • Simplilearn Career Service helps you get noticed by top hiring companies
  • Get mentored and network with Business Analyst from Amazon, Microsoft and Google
  • Learn AI-powered Business Analysis leveraging ChatGPT and Google Bard

Business Analysis Certification Advantage

Become uniquely qualified with requirement analysis, product vision and roadmap, Agile, analytics and modelling. Master tools such as Excel and Tableau. Earn well-recognised credentials from Purdue and 35 PDs/CDUs from IIBA.

  • Purdue Certification

    Partnering with Purdue University

    • Certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University
    • Become eligible to be part of the Purdue University Alumni Association
    • Master Classes delivered by Purdue faculty

Business Analysis Course Details

Master industry-relevant business analytics skills. Learn core business analytics, modelling, and reporting skills with mini hands-on projects, Harvard Business Publishing case studies, and one capstone project. Become industry-ready with IIBA-accredited CBAP course.

Learning Path

  • Get started with the Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in partnership with Purdue University. Accelerate your Business Analysis career with the preparatory courses on statistics fundamentals, SQL databases, and business analysis basics.

  • Acquire business analysis skills such as advanced documentation, effective planning, and business solutions design in this business analysis course. Gain knowledge of lifecycle management, planning and monitoring, requirement and strategy analysis, and the agile perspective.

  • Master practical data-driven decision-making skills with the help of data analysis and statistics. In this business analytics course, learn how to use the most common office tools available - Excel to make sophisticated data analytics to arrive at business decisions.

  • This course provides you with the knowledge you need to begin working with SQL databases and utilizing the database in your applications. Learn the fundamentals of conditional statements, joins, subqueries, commands, and other tools to manage your SQL database for scalable development.

  • Explore Power BI concepts like Microsoft Power BI Desktop layouts, BI reports, dashboards, Power BI DAX commands, and functions. Learning how to experiment, fix, prepare, and present data quickly and easily is now convenient with our in-depth Power BI training.

  • This course in Tableau Desktop 10 will help you gain a variety of skills on the powerful platform including visualization building, data organization, and dashboard design.

  • 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.

Electives:
  • As part of this business analysis certification program, you will be able to attend an online interactive masterclass and get insights about advancements in technology/techniques in Business Analysis.

  • As part of this Business Analysis certification program, learn to analyse data and make informed decisions with the help of the R programming language.

  • If you wish to leverage digital technologies to transform your business strategies and objectives, Simplilearn’s Digital Transformation course is the perfect training program for you. Leveraging digital technologies is crucial for leaders across all business domains. Our course is designed to help you build a solid action plan, foster customer-focused innovation, and drive a digital culture in your organization.

  • Attend this online interactive industry master class to gain insights about Business Analyst Trends from top Business Analysis Industry Experts.

  • Explore how to harness the power of ChatGPT and Google Bard to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and effectively utilize their time in conducting business analysis. This program aims to empower business analysts by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT and Bard into their everyday work practices.

  • Imbibe the Agile Scrum project management approach and enhance your ability to develop and deliver quality products to customers. In this course, you will learn the best practices of Agile and the Scrum methodology’s nuances to help you maximize business value and mitigate risks.

Skills Covered

  • Business Analysis
  • Elicitation and Collaboration
  • BRD FRD and SRS Document Creation
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Planning and Monitoring
  • Requirements Life Cycle Management
  • Strategy Analysis
  • Wireframing
  • Solution Evaluation
  • Dashboarding
  • Data Visualization
  • Agile scrum methodology
  • Scrum Artifacts
  • Statistical Analysis using Excel
  • SQL Database
  • Python
  • Data analysis
  • Digital Transformation
  • ChatGPT and Generative AI

Tools Covered

Microsoft ExcelJIRA_NEWPowerBIRMySQLFSDASFASMDM_ChatGPTPM_GBardtableau

Case Studies and Projects

  • Project 1

    Pearsons Successmaker

    [Harvard Case Study] Step into shoes of the VP of Product at Pearson, to transform the product development processes to better meet the needs of customers in the education market

    Pearsons Successmaker
  • Project 2

    Amazon Facing Low Customer Satisfaction in Singapore

    [Harvard Case Study] As the lead analyst at the ISE, analyse customer surveys to identify the factors behind why Amazon ranked last in terms of customer satisfaction in Singapore.

    Amazon Facing Low Customer Satisfaction in Singapore
  • Project 3

    PGA Golf Is Sunday Made for TV

    [Harvard Case Study] Analyse a Golf tournament to identify if courses were made easier on Sunday to telecast low scores or if the pressure on the golfers raised their scores.

    PGA Golf Is Sunday Made for TV
  • Project 4

    Canteen Ordering System for Unilever

    Design an online portal for Unilever Canteen that enables employees to order food online to decrease employee waiting time and increase the chance of getting preferred food items.

    Canteen Ordering System for Unilever
  • Project 5

    Library Management System for Stanford

    Design a library management software for Stanford University to automate library activities like providing accurate information regarding any book, magazine, and research papers.

    Library Management System for Stanford
  • Project 6

    WhatsApp Pay

    Help WhatsApp design a business model to help at least one million users get on board with the WhatsApp Pay feature within the first three months of its launch.

    WhatsApp Pay
  • Project 7

    Hospital Management System for The Mayo Clinic

    Design a hospital management system for Mayo Clinic to manage and coordinate cross-departmental administrative activities like patient records, bed availability, and more.

    Hospital Management System for The Mayo Clinic

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.

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Program Advisors and Trainers

Program Advisors

  • Dr. Zhiwei Zhu

    Dr. Zhiwei Zhu

    Clinical Assistant Professor at Krannert School of Management, Purdue University

    With over 15 years of experience leading business analytics functions at global reinsurance companies, Dr. Zhu now uses his wealth of knowledge and business-relevant experience to provide analytics training to future business leaders at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.

  • 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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Program Trainers

  • Junaid Javeed

    Junaid Javeed

    Senior Business Analyst

    United Airlines

  • Nagraj Chepuri

    Nagraj Chepuri

    Tableau Corporate Trainer

    Self Employed

  • Gagandeep Siidhu

    Gagandeep Siidhu

    Industry Expert Masterclass

    Senior Assistant VP

  • Abhay Shukla

    Abhay Shukla

    Industry Expert Masterclass

    Senior Director

  • Amit Goyal

    Amit Goyal

    Data Science Corporate Trainer

    Self Employed

  • Manjunatha Gummaraju

    Manjunatha Gummaraju

    Data Science Mentor

    AT Business Consulting

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Career Support

Simplilearn Career Assistance

Simplilearn’s Career Assist program, offered in partnership with Talent Inc, is a service to help you to be career ready for the workforce and land your dream job in U.S. markets.
One-on-one Interview Service by TopInterview

One-on-one Interview Service by TopInterview

Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume

Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume

Reach numerous employers with ResumeRabbit

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Complete Candidate Confidentiality Assured

Complete Candidate Confidentiality Assured

Join the Business Analyst industry

The global Business Analytics Market is expected to grow from USD 67.92 billion in 2019 to USD 103.65 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.3%.(source : mordorintelligence.com).
 

Job IconTop 10 skills in demand

Business Analysis as a skill in 2020

Source: LinkedIn
Job Icon14% Growth in Jobs

of Business Analysis profile by 2028

Source: Glassdoor
Job Icon$85K

Average Salary

Source: Glassdoor

Batch Profile

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Information Technology - 24%Manufacturing - 21%BFSI - 17%Consulting - 14%Others - 14%Pharma & Healthcare - 10%
    Companies
    Business Analyst course learners from BCG, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Deloitte, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Barclays, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from JP Morgan Chase, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Mercedez, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Shell, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Oracle, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Microsoft, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from LinkedIn, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Accenture, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Nasdaq, Chicago
    Business Analyst course learners from Nestle, Chicago
  • The class maintains an impressive diversity across work experience and roles
    Designation
    Manager - 20%Analyst - 20%Associate/ Consultant - 35%Executive/Senior - 15%Engineer - 10%
    Total Years of Experience
    Less than 3 years - 10%3-5 years - 35%5-8 years - 35%8+ years - 20%

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Admission Details

Application Process

The application process consists of three simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

STEP 1

Submit Application

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program.

STEP 2

Application Review

An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

STEP 3

Admission

Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Business Analysis program, candidates should have:

A bachelor's degree in any discipline
At least two years of professional experience preferred
Can be from programming or non-programming background

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this Business Analysis Program is $ 3,499. This fee also includes all applicable program charges including Purdue Alumni Association Membership fees.

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Pay in Installments

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, ClimbCredit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

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Other Payment Options

We provide the following options for one-time payment

  • Credit Card
  • Paypal

$ 3,499

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Program Benefits

  • Complete this program while you work
  • Rigorous curriculum designed by industry experts
  • Alumni Association Membership from Purdue University
  • Become an AI-powered Business Analyst via ChatGPT and Bard
  • Active recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon and more

Program Cohorts

Next Cohort

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      8 Apr, 2024

      08:30 CDT

    • Regular Classes

      13 Apr, 2024 - 20 Oct, 2024

      08:30 - 12:30 CDT

      Weekend (Sat - Sun)

Other Cohorts

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      8 Apr, 2024

      08:30 CDT

    • Regular Classes

      4 May, 2024 - 3 Nov, 2024

      08:30 - 12:30 CDT

      Weekend (Sat - Sun)

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Business Analysis Certification FAQs

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in partnership with Purdue University?

    For admission to this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, candidates:

    • Should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with an average of 50% or higher marks
    • With a non-programming background can also apply
    • Having prior work experience is not mandatory
       

  • What is the admission process for this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in Partnership with Purdue University?

    The admission process for this business analysis course in Chicago consists of three simple steps:

    • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
    • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
    • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee

  • Is there any financial aid provided for this business analysis certification in Chicago?

    To ensure money is not a barrier in the path of learning, we offer various financing options to help ensure that this program is financially manageable. Please refer to our “Admissions Fee and Financing” section for more details.

  • Who are the instructors for this business analysis training course in Chicago and how are they selected?

    Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

  • How do I earn the certificate for this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis course?

    Upon completion of the following minimum requirements, you will be eligible to receive the Post Graduate certification that will testify to your skills as an expert in business analysis.

    Course Course completion certificate Criteria
    Statistics Essentials Required 85% of online self-paced completion
    SQL Training Required
    CBAP Required 1. 85% of online self-paced completion or attendance of one live virtual classroom,
    2. A score above 75% in the course-end assessment
    3. And successful evaluation in at least one project
    Agile Scrum Master Required
    Business Analytics with Excel Required
    Tableau Training Required
    Business Analyst Capstone Required Attendance of one live virtual classroom and successful completion of the capstone project

  • I am unable to access the business analysis training course in Chicago. Who can help me?

    Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.

  • If I want to cancel my enrollment from this business analysis certification course in Chicago, can I get a refund?

    No refund will be applicable once you make the partial/full payment.

  • What important skills are covered in this Business Analysis course in Chicago?

    This comprehensive course covers both basic and advanced concepts of business analysis, its tools and techniques, statistics fundamentals, interaction with databases using SQL, and data visualization, designing dashboards, and more.

  • What is the total duration of this business analysis course in Chicago?

    You will have to dedicate 6 months (at 5-10 hours/week) to complete this business analysis course comprehensively!

  • What is the salary of a Business Analysis Expert in Chicago?

    A business analysis expert in Chicago earns an average of $71,442 annually. The salary range usually depends on numerous factors such as qualifications, skillset, experience, and most importantly the organization you are applying for. If you are a graduate and looking to enhance your skills in the field of business analytics, then you could do a PG program in business analytics in Chicago.

  • What are the major companies hiring business analysis experts in Chicago?

    Some of the companies hiring for this role are BDO International, Aspire Bakeries, MNC Group LP, and many others. If you are someone who has the basic knowledge about this domain or you are a graduate, you could take a PG program in business analytics in Chicago to learn in-depth about the techniques and trends that the industry is following.

  • What are the major industries in Chicago?

    The city's central position is one of the main reasons that drive the growth of different sectors in Chicago. The main industries of Chicago are technology, food production, and business services. As the IT industry is increasingly becoming popular, and many technical organizations are establishing in Chicago, the need for business analysis experts is continuously increasing.

  • What are the financial aids available to enroll in this program?

    We have partnered with Affirm to provide competitive financing options(EMI option available) including 0%APR with no hidden costs for different tenures.

  • Can the Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis be pursued by MBA graduates?

    Absolutely! The Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis is an excellent choice for MBA graduates seeking to enhance their skill set in the field of business analysis. By combining the strategic thinking acquired in MBA courses with the specialized knowledge and practical skills offered in this program, graduates can become well-rounded professionals capable of driving data-driven decisions and successful business outcomes.

  • What certificate will I receive after completing the Postgraduate Business Analysis Program?

    When you complete this Post Graduate Business Analysis program, you will receive a Certificate in Business Analysis from Simplilearn and Purdue University. You will also receive an industry-recognized certificate from Simplilearn for the courses on the learning path.

  • Will any preparation material be provided as part of this PG Business Analysis Course to help me get started?

    Once you make the first installment of the online Business Analysis course fee, you will also get access to a preparatory course. The course will have 8 to 10 hours of self-paced learning content in videos. You must go through the assigned course before starting the class.

  • What should I expect from the Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

    This Business Analyst Certification program offered by Simpliearn will kick-start your Business Analyst career growth like never before. The masterclass offered by Purdue university enables you to tackle complex business problems using the latest tools and frameworks used by Agile teams, understand business analysis techniques, and get hands-on experience. This course is best for learning core business analytics, modeling, and reporting skills with mini hands-on projects.

    Some of the additional benefits of this course are:

    • Certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University
    • Be a part of the Purdue University Alumni Association
    • Lifetime access to all core e-learning content created by Simplilearn
    • Career assistance, mentoring, and job portal access for Indian and US learners

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  • 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 are the benefits of a program that has CBAP module endorsed by IIBA?

    IIBA is the world's leading professional association that develops and maintains standards for the practice of Business Analysis. This program contains a Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) module that is endorderd by IIBA. The Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) preparation course helps earn the student 35 PD Hour/CDUs toward the CBAP® certification exam post the module completion. 

  • What are the benefits of Harvard Business Publishing case studies intergrated in this course?

    Harvard Business Publishing has a complete catalog of business case studies, articles, books, and simulations. This Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis program follows the case study method to bring real-life business dilemmas to life in the classroom and help analyze business situations.

    Benefits of Case Studies:

    •     Real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators
    •     Analyze business situations and different aspect of managerial decision making
    •     Discover new ways to approach and solve business problems

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

    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.

  • What is Global Teaching Assistance?

    Global Teaching Assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts who help you get certified on your first attempt. In addition to class onboarding, mentoring, and job assistance, they proactively assist students to follow the course path and enrich their learning experience.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course.

  • What is Business Analysis?

    Business Analysis is a combination of gaining insight from data using specific techniques, performing tasks to identify the needs of a business, and accordingly providing solutions that produce value for the stakeholders.

  • Why use Business Analysis?

    All kinds of organizations, across sectors and industries, are turning to business analysis to dig in deeper insights and make informed decisions. These professionals analyze a business or organization by documenting its systems and processes, assessing its business model, identifying vulnerabilities, and devising solutions, making business analysts one of the most in-demand job roles today.

  • Who should use Business Analysis?

    All kinds of organizations, across sectors and industries, are turning to business analysis to dig in deeper insights and make informed decisions.

  • What are the various roles that can be applied for after completion of this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis?

    You can apply to become a business analyst, a data analyst, or an IT analyst after pursuing this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis.

  • What are the top companies where I can apply after completion of this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis?

    Amazon, Microsoft, American Express, and Samsung, to name a few, are the top organizations you can grab an opportunity in after completing this course.

  • What top companies can I apply to after completing this Post Graduate Business Analysis Course?

    Amazon, Microsoft, American Express, and Samsung, to name a few, are the top organizations you can grab an opportunity in after completing this course.

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