Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, San Francisco
Get your business analysis career started with our Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, in partnership with Purdue University. This business analysis certification course in San Francisco helps you build extensive business expertise with real-world projects and prepares you for the business analyst role.
- Next Cohort starts: 7 Aug, 2021Limited no. of seats available
- Program Duration: 6 monthsAt 5-10 hours/week
- Online BootcampLearning Format
World’s #1 Online Bootcamp
Program Overview
This Business Analysis certification course in San Francisco will help you master business analysis techniques, Agile Scrum methodologies, SQL database, and visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. You will learn about business analysis planning and monitoring, build interactive dashboards, and understand the competencies of a Business Analyst.
KEY FEATURES
- Post Graduate Program Certification and Alumni Membership from Purdue
- Masterclasses from top faculty from Purdue and industry experts from IBM
- 8X higher live interaction with 170+ hours of live online classes by industry experts
- Harvard Business Case studies, Capstone from 3 domains and 14+ projects with Industry data sets from Unilever, Amazon, etc.
Post Graduate Program Advantage
Become uniquely qualified with requirement analysis, product vision and roadmap, agile, analytics & modeling—master tools such as Jira, Excel, Tableau, and Python. Earn well-recognized credentials from Purdue & IBM & 35 PDs/CDUs from IIBA.
Partnering with Purdue University
This Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis is in partnership with Purdue University, one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions, which offers higher education at the highest proven value. We are committed to your success, changing the student experience with a focus on collaboration and the creative use of technology.
- Receive a Post Graduate Program Certification
- Become entitled to membership in the Purdue University Alumni Association
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In collaboration with IBM
IBM courses help professionals and job seekers build in-demand skills through its research-driven well-formulated certification training programs. As a market leader in Analytics and Business Intelligence services, IBM‘s training based on its deep domain expertise transforms you into a future-proof professional.
- Industry-recognized IBM certificates for IBM courses
- Hackathons, Masterclasses and Ask-Me-Anything sessions by IBM
- Access to IBM Watson Studio
- Data Analysis Badge from IBM to showcase your skills on LinkedIn
Program Details
Master industry-relevant business analytic skills. Learn core business analytics, modelling, and reporting skills with mini hands-on projects, Harvard case studies, and one capstone project.
LEARNING PATH
Get started with the Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in partnership with Purdue University and IBM. 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.
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.
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 in Tableau Desktop 10 will help you gain a variety of skills on the powerful platform including visualization building, data organization, and dashboard design.
Grow beyond spreadsheet software for data analytics. Perform statistical analyses and create meaningful data visualizations using Python.
Learn the ability to tell a compelling story to help make better decisions with data visualization. This course will learn various data visualization libraries in Python like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Folium to make understanding data easier.
Construct optimization models to solve business problems in this course. Learn different aspects of mathematical programming to construct optimization models using IBM Decision Optimization technology in this course.
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.
Attend online interactive masterclasses from IBM and get insights about advancements in technology/techniques in Business Analysis.
Simplilearn’s Power BI certification training will help you learn Power BI concepts like Microsoft Power BI Desktop layouts, BI reports, dashboards, Power BI DAX commands, and functions. In this Power BI certification course, you will explore to experiment, fix, prepare, and present data quickly and easily.
As part of this business analysis certification program, learn to analyse data and make informed decisions with help of R programming language.
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SKILLS COVERED
- Business Analysis
- Elicitation and Collaboration
- BRD FRD and SRS Document Creation
- Requirements Analysis
- Planning and Monitoring
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
TOOLS COVERED
Case Studies and Projects
- Project 1
Tesla and the Future of Autonomous Driving
[Harvard Case Study] Step into the shoes of Tesla's investor to examine if the autopilot is statistically safer and predict total lives saved by adopting autopilot.
- 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 why Amazon ranked last in terms of customer satisfaction in Singapore.
- Project 3
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
- Project 4
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 the pressure on the golfers raised their scores.
- Project 5
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.
- Project 6
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.
- Project 7
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.
- Project 8
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.
Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.
Program Advisor
Dr. Zhiwei Zhu
Clinical Assistant Professor at Krannert School of Management, Purdue UniversityWith 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.
Nadine Miller
Business Analysis InstructorNadine is an experienced business analyst known for successfully gathering critical data and requirements, then analyzing and processing it to generate actionable results. Nadine is certified in CBAP by IIBA.
Bryan Campbell
President at 7 C's Consulting and Agile Project and Program ManagerBryan 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
Project Management and Agile Expert, Consultant, AuthorJeff 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.
Learner's 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 industriesIndustryInformation Technology - 24%Manufacturing - 21%BFSI - 17%Consulting - 14%Others - 14%Pharma & Healthcare - 10%Companies
Learner Reviews
Olu Adeyinka MSc
Senior Business System Analyst, HoustonThe faculty has excellent knowledge about the subject, and his ability to teach is very inspiring. The course content is comprehensive and updated.
Caleb Navarro
AtlantaThe 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.
Jitin Khurana
Associate at JP Morgan, HyderabadSimplilearn is a fantastic platform to learn new technologies while being employed. The course content is excellent. After getting certified, I was able to change my job role and grab a 30% salary hike.
Harish Rao
Tech Lead at Wells Fargo, BangaloreCongratulations on getting such a good trainer. During the entire session, I felt that he is really passionate about teaching. The course was good and the trainer was the best.
Jagadeshwari Srinivasan
Senior Program Director @Ness Technologies, BangaloreI 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.
Neha Verma
Business Analyst, BangaloreKudos to Simplilearn for imparting an amazing training experience. There can’t be a better mentor. The trainer is very comfortable with analogies he uses to explain the topic and this makes it easy to understand & remember things.
Shijith Gopinath
Solutions Consultant at E2open, BangaloreSimplilearn was well equipped in guiding me with the right information required regarding the courses best suited for upscaling my career. I highly recommend Simplilearn to my friends.
Maitreyi Basu
HyderabadThank you, Simplilearn, for the Business Analyst course. The detailed course material, online sessions, and sample projects are beneficial. I hope to get more benefit out of the course.
Nikhil Gahukar
IndoreSimplilearn is an excellent learning platform. I enrolled in the Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in partnership with Purdue University. It was an amazing learning experience with incredible course content, live sessions, hands on projects experience, dashboard to access and track modules and projects assessment process.
Vijendra Acharya
HyderabadThe training was a great experience. I am happy to take the training from Simplilearn. The course material and support they provided were great. The videos were also very good. Overall it was a good experience.
Koumudi Oruganti
BangaloreSimplilearn's certification training was a great experience. I have received one of the best services with top-quality online guidance and study material from Simplilearn. I highly recommend the self-paced learning program offered by Simplilearn. Their customer support is also very helpful and supportive.
Industry Trends
Linkedin ranks Business Analysis as one of the top 10 skills companies need most in 2020.
- Business Analyst Industry Growth
14% Growth in Jobs
of Business Analysis profile by 20282.72 million jobs
estimated for Business Analysis roles by 2021Business Analyst Annual SalarySource: GlassdoorBusiness Analyst Hiring CompaniesSource: Indeed
Why Online Bootcamp
- Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
- Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
- Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
- Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts
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.
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program.
An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application
Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
For admission to this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, candidates should have:
A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
Prior work experience is not mandatory
Can be from programming or non-programming background
ADMISSION COUNSELORS
We have a team of dedicated admissions counselors who are available to guide you as you apply to the program. They are available to:
- Address questions related to your application
- Provide guidance regarding financial aid (if required)
- Help answer questions and understand the program
Admission Fee & Financing
The admission fee for this PG Program in Business Analysis is $ 2,500. 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.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Complete this program while you work
- Rigorous curriculum designed by industry experts
- Purdue Alumni Association Membership from Purdue University
- 14% growth in job openings
- Active recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon and more
Program Cohorts
NEXT COHORT
OTHER COHORTS
Date
Time
Batch Type
- Program Induction
15 Aug, 2021
08:30 CDT
- Regular Classes
4 Sep, 2021 - 13 Feb, 2022
08:30 - 12:30 CDT
Weekend (Sat - Sun)
Date
Time
Batch Type
- Program Induction
4 Sep, 2021
22:30 CDT
- Regular Classes
25 Sep, 2021 - 6 Mar, 2022
08:30 - 12:30 CDT
Weekend (Sat - Sun)
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco 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 projectAgile 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 San Francisco. Who can help me?
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