After over 10 years working as a Business Analyst and 7 years hiring, training, and managing them, I’ve learned everything there is to know about what it takes to land your first Business Analyst position.
Now I want to help you leverage that information by giving you the 5-step process that I’ve developed over the years, so you know exactly what you need to do to start your career in Business Analysis.
What’s included in this course:
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After over 10 years working as a Business Analyst and 7 years hiring, training, and managing them, I’ve learned everything there is to know about what it takes to land your first Business Analyst position.
Now I want to help you leverage that information by giving you the 5-step process that I’ve developed over the years, so you know exactly what you need to do to start your career in Business Analysis.
What’s included in this course:
After over 10 years working as a Business Analyst and 7 years hiring, training, and managing them, I’ve learned everything there is to know about what it takes to land your first Business Analyst position.
Now I want to help you leverage that information by giving you the 5-step process that I’ve developed over the years, so you know exactly what you need to do to start your career in Business Analysis.
What’s included in this course:
The BA Guide’s Business Analyst Skills Assessment© that will help you learn how the skills you already have will fit into the Business Analysis world and discover what roles you’re best suited for.
The common mistakes other candidates make in their Business Analyst resumes so you can avoid them - as well as how to ensure yours is compelling enough to get you noticed… and then get you the job.
Insider info from a veteran Business Analyst hiring manager on what impresses interviewers, so you can ace every interview you get.
Plus, my surprising tip that won’t take you long to do but will keep you top of mind long after the interview and ensure you remain their number one candidate.
BONUS. – In addition to my 5-step system for landing your first Business Analyst position, this course also includes a bonus section where I use my industry experience to teach you how to negotiate for a more competitive salary – without scaring off or upsetting potential employers.
Course enrollment grants you lifetime access, with no expiration, to all the course lectures, activities, handouts, and quizzes. In addition, you’ll also receive 1-on-1 support for any questions or uncertainties that come up. And this all comes with a money-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.
Just ask the students who’ve already taken this course:
“Excellent course with in-depth knowledge on how to get your foot in the door. Jeremy is very knowledgeable […]. Great job . ” – Vik
“Jeremy has a way to make you really feel like he is for you and your development. Good information that is actionable. If you have an interview make sure you do this course.” – Garfield
“I Loved the way Jeremy explained everything. I learned alot. It gave me confidence to ace my performance for giving interview for the position of Business Analyst.” – Gaurav
What ELSE is included in this course?
After assessing your existing relevant skills, the BA Guide’s Business Analyst Skills Assessment© provides you with a roadmap for further skills that’ll increase your chances of landing your first BA role.
The interview section doesn’t just cover what impresses interviewers – it also contains the most common Business Analyst interview questions, along with a breakdown of the best way to answer them – mostly pulled directly from my personal interview documents that I’ve compiled over 7 years as a Business Analyst hiring manager.
A foot into the industry by way of an industry expert – I’m not just the instructor who wrote this course, I will also act as both a resource and a mentor to guide you to a long and rewarding career in Business Analysis.
“Found this course to be very helpful. Jeremy's extensive experience in the field was the major reason I decided to take the course.” – Chinonso
“Thanks for letting me know about landing a Business Analyst role, I was so self-doubt and not sure how to start, but this video definitely give me clue and I am gonna work on my resume right away.” – Iris
Still feeling a little hesitant?
I understand – you’re a Business Analyst at heart and you like to have all the information at hand before making a decision… so here’s my promise to you:
This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, I’ll give you a refund – no questions asked.
So, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the varied and often contradictory information out there, and don’t know how you’d even begin to find a Business Analyst position…
Or you’ve done the research and are ready to get started but you’re missing a comprehensive plan of action…
Trust an industry expert and BA hiring veteran to show you five simple steps to landing your first Business Analyst position.
So, if you’re ready to take the first step towards your new career, enroll today.
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Learning objectives
- Identify your business analysis skills through an included skills assessment
- Understand the duties of different roles a business analyst can play and choose which role is the best fit for your skills and interests
- Update or create your business analysis focused resume in order to utilize keywords and get noticed by the hiring manager
- Utilize the job hunting process and tips in order to find that perfect job posting
- Understand how to appropriately prepare for the business analyst interview
- Conclude the interview with confidence and a understand why and how to create and send thank you note
- Tips to negotiate salary and ensure you are earning top dollar
- Identify your business analysis skills through an included skills assessment
- Understand the duties of different roles a business analyst can play and choose which role is the best fit for your skills and interests
- Update or create your business analysis focused resume in order to utilize keywords and get noticed by the hiring manager
- Utilize the job hunting process and tips in order to find that perfect job posting
- Understand how to appropriately prepare for the business analyst interview
- Conclude the interview with confidence and a understand why and how to create and send thank you note
- Tips to negotiate salary and ensure you are earning top dollar
Syllabus
Course Overview and Introduction
This lecture will give you an overview of the course and it will set clear expectations on what you will experience as you go through each of the 5 steps (+1 bonus step).
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Syllabus
This lecture will give you an overview of the course and it will set clear expectations on what you will experience as you go through each of the 5 steps (+1 bonus step).
In this lecture, we provide you a ZIP file that contains all of the downloadable resources for the course. While those downloads are still available on appropriate lectures throughout the course, we're providing this ZIP file for convenience and to avoid some of the nuances and issues with downloading the files individually. It is our recommendation that you download this file now and then pull up the files as they are referenced within the course. Happy learning!
There are 8 key skills a Business Analysts utilize. This lecture dives into each of those skills and talks about why they are important.
Regardless of your background, this lecture will give you insight on what skills you likely already have and can leverage as you move into a Business Analyst role.
Download and complete the attached Skills Assessment. The Excel document is recommended, but PDF is also provided.
This quickly validates you understand the concepts taught in Step 1
Welcome to step 2! This lecture will give you an overview of what you can expect in this step.
Some organizations have Business Analysts play a very general role within their organization. The Business Analysts may be involved in all aspects (or tasks) of a project and need to be versed to do so. Other organizations are taking a more streamlined approach and breaking the Business Analyst position into various roles that perform specialized actions. This lecture dives into some of the most common roles a Business Analyst can play and what duties they perform within such roles.
Terms: Business Process Analyst, Requirements Analyst, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, User Experience Analyst
This lecture helps tie together the skills lecture and the roles of a Business Analyst lecture. In the end, you will learn about what roles lean more heavily and certain skills. After this lecture you should be able to form a plan as to the Business Analyst role(s) you will be the most successful in.
This quick validates you understand the concepts taught in Step 2
Welcome to step 3! This lecture will give you an overview on what you will learn in this step.
The most commonly asked question for those applying for jobs...."what format should be resume be in?" After this lecture, you will question no longer!
I have seen candidates make crucial mistakes on their resumes, which alone, caused them not to get pushed through for an interview. In this lecture I will share best practices you can apply right away and help ensure you do not fall into this category.
This lecture is dedicated to some best practices to use for your social network profiles.
This quick validates you understand the concepts taught in Step 3
Welcome to step 4! This lecture will give you an overview on what you will learn in this step.
I tell you about my favorite job search website and how to best utilize it.
LinkedIn is an outstanding tool when looking for a job. Let me show you why.
As discussed briefly in the resume section, your resume should be adjusted to highlight the skills and experience you possess that match up with the job posting. This lecture will revisit that topic and tell you my process to do so.
I often get asked, "Should I post my resume to job posting websites?" I answer that question and give you some tips in this lecture.
Welcome to the 5th and final(ish) step! This lecture will give you an overview of what you can expect in this step.
This lecture will give you the tools necessary to appropriately prep for your Business Analyst interview. I will tell you where to go and specifically what to look for.
This is where the nerves kick in, right? It is the day of the interview. I will give you all the guidance necessary to help you put your mind at ease. From what to wear, went to arrive, how to greet, etc. This in-depth lecture will be a godsend to ensure you are confident and comfortable in your Business Analyst interview.
This lecture continues where the Day of the Interview 1 left off. You will continue to understand how to appropriately conduct yourself in the interview to give you the best chance to land that job.
After the interview you are all done, right? WRONG! This lecture will teach you the crucial step with creating and sending out thank you notes or cards.
This lecture will explain why companies do phone interviews and some best practices for both preparing for and executing them.
This quick validates you understand the concepts taught in Step 5
Welcome to the BONUS step! This lecture will give you an overview of what you can expect in this step.
YEAH! You have successfully navigated all of the steps, got your resume noticed, aced the interview, and now you have received an offer. This is an extremely exhilerating time for you! All of your hard work has paid off and you are going to get to do what you always dreamed of.....but wait. Do you just accept what they are offering you?
This course will answer that question and more! I will give you the insider scoop from the perspective of the hiring manager/company. This will not only increase your knowledge, but it will also increase your paycheck!
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Reviews summary
Guide to launching a business analyst career
Valuable tips on negotiating salary.
Clarifies key BA skills and different roles.
Well-suited for those new to the field.
Helps build confidence for job seeking.
Strong focus on getting interviews and acing them.
Course offers concrete steps to take.
Instructor's industry insight is highly valued.
Activities
Review Business Analysis Fundamentals
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Reinforce your understanding of core business analysis concepts to build a solid foundation for the course.
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Requirements Elicitation
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Review introductory materials on business analysis methodologies.
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Practice identifying stakeholders and their needs.
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Familiarize yourself with common business analysis tools.
Review 'Business Analysis For Dummies'
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Gain a foundational understanding of business analysis principles and practices.
View
Business Analysis For Dummies
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Read the book's introduction and overview chapters.
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Focus on chapters covering core BA concepts and techniques.
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Take notes on key definitions and methodologies.
Analyze a Real-World Business Problem
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Apply business analysis techniques to a real-world problem to solidify your understanding of the course material.
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Identify a business problem in your current workplace or community.
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Gather information about the problem through interviews and research.
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Analyze the data and propose potential solutions.
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Document your findings in a concise report.
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Practice Answering Common Interview Questions
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Improve your interview skills by practicing answering common business analyst interview questions.
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Research common business analyst interview questions online.
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Prepare answers to each question, focusing on your skills and experience.
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Practice answering the questions out loud, either alone or with a friend.
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Record yourself and review your performance.
Create a Business Analyst Portfolio
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Showcase your skills and experience to potential employers by creating a professional portfolio.
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Gather examples of your work, such as reports, presentations, and diagrams.
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Write descriptions of each project, highlighting your contributions and accomplishments.
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Design a visually appealing and easy-to-navigate website or document.
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Get feedback from peers and mentors to improve your portfolio.
Attend Business Analysis Meetups
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Connect with other business analysts and learn about industry trends.
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Search for business analysis meetups in your area.
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Attend the meetups and introduce yourself to other attendees.
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Ask questions and participate in discussions.
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Follow up with people you meet on LinkedIn.
Review 'BABOK Guide'
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Deepen your understanding of business analysis best practices and industry standards.
View
Strategy to Execution Framework version 1.5
on Amazon
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Familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the BABOK Guide.
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Focus on the knowledge areas and techniques relevant to your career goals.
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Use the BABOK Guide as a reference when working on business analysis projects.
Review Business Analysis Fundamentals
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of core business analysis concepts to build a solid foundation for the course.
Browse courses on
Requirements Elicitation
Show steps
- Review introductory materials on business analysis methodologies.
- Practice identifying stakeholders and their needs.
- Familiarize yourself with common business analysis tools.
Review 'Business Analysis For Dummies'
Show steps
Gain a foundational understanding of business analysis principles and practices.
View
Business Analysis For Dummies
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book's introduction and overview chapters.
- Focus on chapters covering core BA concepts and techniques.
- Take notes on key definitions and methodologies.
Analyze a Real-World Business Problem
Show steps
Apply business analysis techniques to a real-world problem to solidify your understanding of the course material.
Show steps
- Identify a business problem in your current workplace or community.
- Gather information about the problem through interviews and research.
- Analyze the data and propose potential solutions.
- Document your findings in a concise report.
Practice Answering Common Interview Questions
Show steps
Improve your interview skills by practicing answering common business analyst interview questions.
Show steps
- Research common business analyst interview questions online.
- Prepare answers to each question, focusing on your skills and experience.
- Practice answering the questions out loud, either alone or with a friend.
- Record yourself and review your performance.
Create a Business Analyst Portfolio
Show steps
Showcase your skills and experience to potential employers by creating a professional portfolio.
Show steps
- Gather examples of your work, such as reports, presentations, and diagrams.
- Write descriptions of each project, highlighting your contributions and accomplishments.
- Design a visually appealing and easy-to-navigate website or document.
- Get feedback from peers and mentors to improve your portfolio.
Attend Business Analysis Meetups
Show steps
Connect with other business analysts and learn about industry trends.
Show steps
- Search for business analysis meetups in your area.
- Attend the meetups and introduce yourself to other attendees.
- Ask questions and participate in discussions.
- Follow up with people you meet on LinkedIn.
Review 'BABOK Guide'
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of business analysis best practices and industry standards.
View
Strategy to Execution Framework version 1.5
on Amazon
Show steps
- Familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the BABOK Guide.
- Focus on the knowledge areas and techniques relevant to your career goals.
- Use the BABOK Guide as a reference when working on business analysis projects.
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