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Business Analysis Fundamentals for Management Consultants

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Asen Gyczew

What is the aim of this course?

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What is the aim of this course?

This course will help you drastically improve your knowledge and skills in business analysis through a series of practical cases. It is designed for people who want to become business analysts or management consultants, work in management consulting or do a lot of business analyses at their work. It is based on my 14 years of experience as a consultant in top consulting companies and as a Board Member responsible for strategy, improvement, and turn-arounds in the biggest companies from  On the basis of what you will find in this course, I have trained over 100 business analysts and management consultants who now are Investment Directors, Senior Analysts, Directors in Consulting Companies, Board Members, etc. On top of that my courses on Udemy were already taken by more than 181 000 students.

I teach through cases so most of the lectures will be a case studies showing some business problems solved in Excel. I will also show you the main techniques used by Management Consultants to properly structure the business analysis. To most lectures, you will find attached  (in additional resources) the Excel shown in the Lecture, so as a part of this course you will also get a library of ready-made analyses that can, with certain modifications, be applied by you in your work.   

Why have I decided to create this course? 

The companies I have worked with so far as a Board Member (I am usually, Chief Restructuring Officer VP responsible for Strategy and Development) still have a huge problem with properly analyzing intermediate and advanced issues – they are usually preoccupied with current activities and have close to no time for analysis and strategic decision. Moreover, they do not know how to approach many subjects from an analytical point of view to make sure that they are making the right decision. Therefore, quite often they hire consultants who in turn lack the practical knowledge and experience. This course is my small contribution to improving both consulting as well as operational and strategic analyses in   

In what way will you benefit from this course?   

The course is a practical, step-by-step guide loaded with tons of analyses, tricks, and hints that will significantly improve the speed with which you do the analyses as well as the quality of the conclusions coming out of available in your company data. There is little theory – mainly examples, a lot of tips from my own experience as well as other notable examples worth mentioning. Our intention is that thanks to the course you will know:   

  1. How to structure business analysis so you get the right results fast?   

  2. How to analyze different aspects of sales, marketing, and operations?   

  3. How to draw conclusions from those analyses – both for current operations as well as strategic ones?   

  4. How to be efficient in your work as a business analyst or management consultant?     

  5. How to build Excels and PowerPoints so that it is understandable for you and your team, even after some time?   

You can also ask me any question either through the discussion mode or by messaging me directly.   

How the course is organized?    The course is divided currently into the following sections:   

  • Introduction. We begin with a little intro into the course as well as some general info on the role of business analyst – what skills, education, and knowledge is required from you and what are the available career paths for you   

  • How to create a top-notch business analysis in 8 steps. In this section, I will show you how to structure a business analysis so you get the results you want fast.   

  • Ceramic tiles market estimation - example of business analysis. In section 3 I will again show slowly 1 example of business analysis from the beginning to the end   

  • Improving the results of a cinema - example of business analysis - example of business analysis. In section 3 I will again show slowly 1 example of business analysis from the beginning till the end   

  • Tools. In the second section, we briefly go through the main tools and concepts for business analysts. We devote some time to the most popular ones: Excel and PowerPoint   

  • Sales & Marketing. Analyzing the market, sales activities, and efficiency, and the potential for expansion are some of the most typical tasks set for business analysts. Here I provide you with plenty of practical real-life examples of problems and solutions   

  • Business modeling - example of analyses. On some occasions, you analyze the whole business to see what is the logic behind it. Here we show how to do it for some of the business models   

  • Operations. Quite often business performance depends on Operational Excellence. In this section, we will show you examples of analysis from logistics, production, production planning, and other supply chain issues.   

  • Cases for training analytical skills - Market Estimation. This section will help you train your analytical skills using the market estimation cases   

  • Cases for training analytical skills - Sales and Marketing. This section will help you train your  analytical skills using the sales and marketing cases   

  • Cases for training analytical skills - Strategy. This section will help you train your analytical skills using strategic cases   

  • Cases for training analytical skills - Operations. This section will help you train your analytical skills using operational cases   

We will be adding new sections in the coming months     

You will be able also to download many additional resources   

  1. Excels with analyses shown in the course   

  2. Presentation of slides shown in the course   

  3. Links to additional presentations and movies   

  4. Links to books worth reading

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Kill any discussion with solid data analysis
  • Do any business analysis 10x faster than your colleagues
  • Structure complex problems and solve them in excel
  • Perform any business analysis in a very effective manner
  • Understand the main challenges in analyzing different aspects in sales, marketing and operations
  • Build business models for e-commerce, service companies and b2c services
  • You will get ready made examples of complex analyses from top-notch consulting companies
  • Learn top techniques and frameworks used in management consulting

Syllabus

Introduction

In this lecture we will explain why it makes sense to take the course, what you will get out of it and what you should look forward to. We will also explain the logic we used to build the course

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A few words about your humble teacher

I will show you how the course is organized

Here I will show you what to do if a blurry image appears

Here I will show you how to find additional resources attached to the coruse like Excel files, presentations, links etc.

In this section I will show you how to create a top-notch business analysis in 8 steps. This framework I will use later on all analysis that you will be shown here

You may find it a bit surprising but the business analysis should be started from the end – the very slides you want to get as a results of your effort. It should also have the hypotheses that you are checking. Here I will show you how to do it

Most analysis will be done in Excel. Before you go into Excel it is better to construct the analysis on a piece of paper. If you have clear logical structure it will be easier to transfer it to Excel

Here I will show you the case that we will work on in this section. Have a look at the case and try to solve it on your own before you go any further

In this lecture I will show you the logical structure to the case presented in the previous lecture

Once you are done with the logical structure you should build the analysis in Excel on the basis of it

Here I will show you how to do the estimation in Excel for the previously mentioned case

Once the Excel is done you can move on to gather data to check your first rough estimation

The data you have gathered will be used in your business analysis. You can also fill in the slides prepared in the very beginning and modify it if needed

It’s time to discuss your analysis with some experts and the customers to validate its results

We summarize the whole process of preparing the business analysis

In this section I will do I little bit faster another case using the framework introduced in the previous section

Here I present you the case. You will be asked to estimate the market for ceramic tiles

In this lecture I will show you the logical structure to the case presented in the previous lecture

Once you are done with the logical structure you should build the analysis in Excel on the basis of it

The data you have gathered will be used in your business analysis. You can also fill in the slides prepared in the very beginning and modify it if needed

In the next section I show how to estimate the potential improvement in a cinema

In this lecture I will show you the case you have to solve. As a first step you will have to define the KPIs that matter in the cinema business

In the next few lectures, we will repeat the Excel functions that will be useful later when we will be solving case studies. We will discuss the following sections:

  • VLOOKUP

  • HLOOKUP

  • MATCH

  • IF
    IFERROR

  • Pivot Tables

If you are familiar with that you can skip these lectures and move on to management consulting tools and techniques

Enjoy the content and if you have any questions please let me know!

In this lecture, I will show you how to use one of the most useful functions - the VLOOKUP

We will also look at the so-called approximate match with vlookup

In this lecture, we show you what you can use the VLOOKUP function for. It is one of the most widely used functions that simplifies a lot of things

We start with basic VLOOKUP Usage just to show you the flavor and basic construction of VLOOKUP.

VLOOKUP can be used to assign categories. This helps you easily by creating rules divide data into segments, cohorts and analyze them, draw conclusions

HLOOKUP is a cousin of VLOOKUP. It is not that often used independently but has some serious application when combined with VLOOKUP

Another useful function is the so-called MATCH. We will see what it gives you.

In this lecture, I will show you how to assign categories using VLOOKUP and MATCH. You have the categories described in the matrix and you want to use them

In this lecture, I will show you how to assign categories using VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP. MATCH can be used as an alternative to the HLOOKUP

IF function can be very problematic. I will show you in this lecture why is not always the best choice

We start with showing you how to use the IF function

In many cases IF can be replaced successfully with VLOOKUP. I will show you how to do it and what are the benefits

In some cases, you need to use IFERROR. It can be used as a replacement for IF or independently

Sometimes make sense to use MIN and MAX instead of IF. I will show you how and when to do that

Let's briefly see how we can use pviots

In this section I will show you the main techniques that you should master to be greate at performing business analyses

Here I show basic rules for Excel that you should follow

Power Pointe presentation is the second most important tools to be used by Business Analyst in his work. After all it is not only important to analyse data and draw conclusions but also to show them in a nice manner to decision makers. Here you will learn basic rules on how to build your Power Point deck in fast and easy manner. You will see also some examples of good and bad slides. There are many advanced tools for presentation (i.e.) Prezi. Still Power Point is the most often used and widely accepted

In this lecture you will get to know our favorite method for first rough estimation – the bottom-up method. We give you also 2 examples with Excel calculation how to use it.

Top-down is the little brother of bottom-up approach – not used that often but still very useful for re-segmenting the market (niche an low cost strategy)

In this lecture I show the backward thinking /induction. This approach enables you to design the whole process, company on the bases of the expected outcome

In many cases you can get high end result from compounding effect in time or by getting small improvements in many areas. In this lecture I will explain the concept

Issue tree is a simple yet powerful concept used in consulting for structuring discussion and picking the right topics to concentrate on. In this lecture I will show you the principles of using it as well as a practical example

Here I will show example of an issue tree in Logistics

Here I will show example of an issue tree in Retail

Opportunity tree is a tool that you can use to generate new ideas to improve your business by looking at main drivers of your business

We show here how to use the so called OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) Analysis that shows you how efficient you are in using your resources. It is very useful for checking whether you use well machines and equipment

If you want to understand well a business you have to be able to identify the cost drivers that shape the business model. In this lecture I will show you how to do that

In every company you have bottlenecks that limit your ability to go forward and deliver more goods and services. Here I will show you how to estimate what is the impact for the whole system and how you can remove improve them. I will use simple production example to show you the effect on the whole system. You will see how the bottleneck can shift from 1 shift to another. You will also learn how to prioritize where it make sense to invest to get the best results.

Before doing this lecture I strongly encourage you first to take the OEE lecture – we use the OEE concept here so if you are not familiar with it please start with OEE lecture as a warm-up.

Here I present you a very useful techniques 5 Whys used to get down to the root cause, the real problem

I will show you what you will master in this section

In this lecture we show how you can measure and analyze what is the maximal reach of your B2B bussiness having in mind transportation costs and markups. We will provide you with fast way to identify potential customers and measure your targeted price on a specific foreign market

Here I will show you how to see which marketing activities you should bet on

In this lecture you will learn to calculate sales and margin density for a Retailer using pivot and sumifs function. I will also show you what conclusion you should draw from it.

Most producers / brand owners operate using many sales channels: wholesalers, own shops, e-commerce, marketplace etc. It makes sense to check how profitability looks across channels and what can e done to improve overall situation. I will show you how it cane be done with a simple Excel analysis and a pivot table. I will go also try to demonstrate what kind of conclusions can you draw and what should be your next steps, on the basis of the results you are getting form the analyses

We start by looking how you can estimate how many stores can a reatiler open. Here we will discuss the theory of reaching saturation point and in the next lectures we will use case study to do proper analysis

We will now try to check in practice how to find saturation point for a retailer. In this lecture I will introduce the case that we will work with for the next few lectures. You will be asked to find the saturation for grocery store operating in Poland

Here I will show you the data we will use for solving the case study

In this lecture we solve previously introduced case.

Let’s imagine that you have to decide which method to support sales reps that work for retailers will be the best one. Help you customer analyze which method is better. We will discuss what other methods are used by your competitors and what you should pay attention to in order to decide which methods is better

In this lecture I will show you the solution to previously introduced case study

The impact of the price change on your profit will depend on a few factors. I will discuss in this lecture on what you should take into account and how to calculate it . 

Imagine that you are working for a ceramic tiles producer that wants to change the frequency at which customers are remodeling its houses. Your task is to analyze and decide which way is the best

There are some standard ways to make people shorten the lifespan. In this lecture we will discuss them

In this lecture I will show you how to solve the case shown in the previous lectures 

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Read about what's good
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and possible dealbreakers
Provides practical, step-by-step guidance with real-life examples, tricks, and hints to improve the speed and quality of business analyses, which is highly valuable for aspiring consultants
Emphasizes hands-on case studies and practical application in Excel, which allows learners to immediately apply the techniques in real-world scenarios and improve their analytical skills
Includes ready-made analyses in Excel and guidance on building understandable presentations in PowerPoint, which are essential tools for business analysts and management consultants
Presents a framework for structuring business analyses in eight steps, which provides a clear and repeatable process for tackling complex problems and is useful for learners
Covers a range of business areas, including sales, marketing, and operations, which allows learners to develop a broad understanding of business analysis across different functions
Requires learners to have access to Excel and PowerPoint, which may pose a barrier for some students who do not have access to these software programs

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Reviews summary

Practical excel-based business analysis

According to learners, this course provides a practical and comprehensive foundation in business analysis techniques, heavily utilizing Excel through case studies. Students consistently praise the instructor's expertise, noting that his real-world examples and step-by-step approach are particularly valuable for professional application. Many found the course helped them improve efficiency and structure complex problems. While the focus is strongly on practical Excel application with minimal theory, which is seen as a positive by most aiming for consulting or analysis roles, some might find the production quality slightly dated or the Excel section basic if they are already proficient.
Focus is on application, not academic theory.
"The course is light on theory but heavy on practical application, which is what I needed."
"If you're looking for deep academic theory, this isn't it. It's all about practical execution."
"I appreciated the focus on 'how to do it' rather than just 'what it is'."
"This course is ideal for those who want hands-on skills over theoretical knowledge."
Learn a framework for tackling analysis.
"The 8-step framework for structuring analysis is a key takeaway I'm already using."
"The course provides a solid method for breaking down and solving business problems systematically."
"I learned how to structure complex problems logically before diving into data."
"Applying the structuring techniques to the case studies was very insightful."
Learn applicable Excel skills for analysis.
"Learning how to structure analysis directly in Excel using the provided templates is a huge plus."
"The Excel functions section, while basic for some, was a good refresher and useful in context."
"I found the tips on making Excels understandable for others very practical."
"The included Excel files are a great resource to follow along and adapt for my own work."
Instructor is knowledgeable and explains clearly.
"The instructor's deep experience in consulting shines through and makes the content highly credible."
"His explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow, even for complex topics."
"I appreciated the instructor's practical insights and tips gained from years in the field."
"The teacher is amazing. He explains everything very well and provides real-life examples."
"The instructor knows his stuff and presents it in a way that's easy to grasp."
Heavy focus on real-world cases using Excel.
"The practical examples and case studies are incredibly relevant to real-world consulting tasks."
"I really enjoyed the case study structure, it makes learning business analysis techniques very concrete."
"The course's emphasis on practical, Excel-driven analysis mirrors exactly what I need for my job."
"I found the case studies in Excel to be the most useful part, showing how to apply concepts."
Some technical aspects could be improved.
"The video quality or audio could be better in some sections."
"While the content is great, the production feels a bit outdated compared to newer courses."
"A few reviews mentioned occasional blurry images, though the instructor addresses this."

Activities

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  • Review basic formulas and functions.
  • Practice using pivot tables and charts.
  • Familiarize yourself with data manipulation techniques.
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  • Read the book, focusing on relevant chapters.
  • Take notes on key concepts and strategies.
  • Reflect on how these concepts apply to the course material.
Excel Case Study Practice
Reinforce your analytical skills by working through additional Excel-based case studies similar to those presented in the course.
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  • Find case studies online or in textbooks.
  • Analyze the data and identify key insights.
  • Present your findings in a clear and concise manner.
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Create a Business Analysis Template
Solidify your understanding of the business analysis process by creating a reusable template for future projects.
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  • Outline the key sections of a business analysis report.
  • Develop templates for data analysis and visualization.
  • Document the process and best practices.
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  • Read the book, focusing on problem-solving techniques.
  • Identify how these techniques can be applied to business analysis.
  • Practice using these techniques in case studies.
Analyze a Real-World Business Problem
Apply the skills and knowledge gained in the course to analyze a real-world business problem and develop actionable recommendations.
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  • Identify a business problem in your organization or industry.
  • Gather data and analyze the situation.
  • Develop recommendations and present them to stakeholders.
Mentor Junior Business Analysts
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  • Offer guidance and support to junior analysts.
  • Share your knowledge and experience.
  • Answer questions and provide feedback.

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Learners who complete Business Analysis Fundamentals for Management Consultants will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Management Consultant
A Management Consultant advises organizations on how to improve their performance and efficiency. This course may be useful for individuals seeking to enhance their analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial in consulting. The course emphasizes structuring business analyses, analyzing sales, marketing, and operations, and drawing strategic conclusions. The practical, step-by-step approach, loaded with examples and real-life cases, helps aspiring consultants develop the speed and quality needed to impact operational and strategic analyses. The course's focus on using Excel and PowerPoint, the main tools for consultants, provides invaluable experience. The cases for training analytical skills, covering market estimation, sales and marketing, strategy, and operations, are especially relevant to this career.
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Business Analyst
A Business Analyst identifies business needs and determines solutions to business problems. This course helps individuals gain practical skills in business analysis through real-world cases, making it ideal for those aiming to become Business Analysts. The course's content covers structuring business analyses, analyzing sales, marketing, and operations, and drawing conclusions. The course's emphasis on practical skills and real-world examples helps aspiring Business Analysts develop the ability to swiftly analyze data and derive meaningful insights. The training in Excel and PowerPoint is crucial, and the ready-made analyses library greatly enhances a Business Analyst's toolkit. The course's syllabus, including market estimation and operational analysis, directly aligns with the tasks a Business Analyst performs daily.
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Strategy Consultant
A Strategy Consultant works with high-level executives to develop and implement organizational strategy. This course may be useful to build a foundation in business analysis, which is vital for informing strategic decisions. The course teaches how to structure complex problems, analyze different aspects of business, and draw conclusions from analyses. Strategy Consultants must excel at structuring complex problems and developing data-driven solutions, and this course helps build this capability. The case studies on market estimation, sales and marketing, and strategy are directly relevant to the challenges faced by Strategy Consultants. Learning top techniques and frameworks used in management consulting, as taught in the course, helps you stand out in this competitive field.
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Turnaround Manager
A Turnaround Manager specializes in rescuing distressed companies by implementing strategic changes. This course greatly enhances business analysis skills, which are crucial for formulating and executing effective turnaround plans. Turnaround Managers must quickly assess operational and financial challenges, identify key areas for improvement, and drive rapid strategic changes. The course directly addresses these needs by focusing on practical, step-by-step guidance, loaded with real-world examples and case studies. The course’s emphasis on structuring business analyses, analyzing sales, marketing, and operations, and drawing strategic conclusions is highly applicable to turnaround scenarios.
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Market Research Analyst
A Market Research Analyst studies market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. This course helps build a foundation by structuring analyses and performing effective market analysis. Market Research Analysts must understand market dynamics and consumer behavior. The course directly addresses these needs by teaching you how to analyze sales and marketing data, estimate market potential, and draw relevant conclusions. The course's practical case studies and real-life examples provide invaluable training for tackling market research challenges. The sections on market estimation and sales and marketing cases are exceptionally relevant.
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Operations Analyst
An Operations Analyst assesses and improves an organization's operational efficiency. This course helps to build and improve analytical skills, which are essential for identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks. Operations Analysts need to structure complex problems, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations. The course focuses on structuring business analyses, analyzing operations, and drawing conclusions, all of which align perfectly with the responsibilities of an Operations Analyst. The operations-related case studies and practical examples offer hands-on experience. The course’s modules on operational excellence and supply chain issues are particularly relevant.
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Financial Analyst
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Data Analyst
A Data Analyst collects, cleans, and interprets data to provide insights that drive business decisions. This course may be useful to improve skills in structuring analyses and drawing conclusions from data. While data analysts use specialized tools, the fundamental skills taught, such as structuring analyses and using Excel, are valuable for efficiently processing and interpreting business data. The course's emphasis on real-world examples and case studies helps data analysts apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. The sections on sales, marketing, and operations analysis may be particularly beneficial for understanding the business context of data.
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Chief Restructuring Officer
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Chief Strategy Officer
A Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for developing and implementing an organization's strategic goals. This course may be useful to improve skills in structuring complex problems and performing effective business analysis. This helps Chief Strategy Officers analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities to formulate strategies. The course's emphasis on strategic analysis, data-driven decision-making, and practical examples provides a relevant toolkit for this role. The modules on market estimation, sales and marketing, and strategic case studies are particularly valuable. The course’s focus on top consulting frameworks also helps Chief Strategy Officers structure their analyses and communicate their strategies effectively.
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VP of Strategy
A VP of Strategy develops and drives the strategic direction of a company, aligning business goals with market opportunities. This course may be useful to improve skills in structuring complex problems and performing effective business analysis. VP of Strategy need to analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities to formulate effective strategies. The course's emphasis on strategic analysis, data-driven decision-making, and practical examples provides a toolkit for this role. The modules on market estimation, sales and marketing, and strategic case studies are particularly valuable.
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Business Development Manager
A Business Development Manager identifies and pursues new business opportunities to drive growth. This course helps build skills in analyzing market trends, understanding customer behavior, and developing effective strategies. Business Development Managers require a solid understanding of sales, marketing, and operations, all of which are covered in the course. The course’s focus on analyzing market potential, sales activities, and expansion opportunities is directly applicable to this field. The real-life examples and cases in sales and marketing may be useful for developing effective business development strategies and improving overall business performance.
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Investment Director
An Investment Director oversees investment activities and manages investment portfolios for organizations or high-net-worth individuals. This course may be useful to improve capabilities in analyzing market trends, assessing business models, and making data-driven investment decisions. The course's practical examples and case studies can enhance the ability to quickly and accurately evaluate investment opportunities. The sections on market analysis, business modeling, and financial analysis may be directly applicable to the responsibilities of an Investment Director. This can provide a solid foundation for understanding business fundamentals and making well-informed investment choices.
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Product Manager
A Product Manager guides the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for a product or product line. This course may be useful to build a foundation in business analysis and understand market dynamics. Product Managers require a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes. The course provides practical examples and case studies in sales, marketing, and operations, which help Product Managers analyze market opportunities and make informed decisions. The course’s emphasis on structuring problems and drawing conclusions offers a framework for tackling product-related challenges. The content on business modeling is particularly useful for understanding the product’s business logic.
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Project Manager
A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality. This course may be useful to improve business analysis skills and to structure complex problems. Project Managers often need to analyze project performance, identify risks, and make data-driven decisions, and the course provides a practical approach to these tasks. The step-by-step guide, loaded with examples and tips, helps Project Managers improve their analytical skills and draw conclusions from available data. The course’s emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint can enhance how Project Managers track and communicate project status and insights.
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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Business Analysis Fundamentals for Management Consultants.
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Consulting For Dummies
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Provides a broad overview of the consulting industry, covering essential skills and knowledge for aspiring consultants. It explains the consulting process, from initial client contact to project delivery, in a clear and accessible manner. While not deeply technical, it offers valuable insights into the consulting mindset and practical tips for success, making it a good introductory resource. It is particularly useful for those new to the field or considering a career in management consulting.
Consulting For Dummies
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McKinsey Management Techniques (EBOOK BUNDLE)
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Delves into the methodologies and practices employed by McKinsey & Company, a leading management consulting firm. It covers problem-solving techniques, data analysis, and communication strategies used in consulting projects. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how top consultants approach complex business challenges. This book is valuable for understanding the standards and expectations within the consulting industry.
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Read about what's good
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and possible dealbreakers
Provides practical, step-by-step guidance with real-life examples, tricks, and hints to improve the speed and quality of business analyses, which is highly valuable for aspiring consultants
Emphasizes hands-on case studies and practical application in Excel, which allows learners to immediately apply the techniques in real-world scenarios and improve their analytical skills
Includes ready-made analyses in Excel and guidance on building understandable presentations in PowerPoint, which are essential tools for business analysts and management consultants
Presents a framework for structuring business analyses in eight steps, which provides a clear and repeatable process for tackling complex problems and is useful for learners
Covers a range of business areas, including sales, marketing, and operations, which allows learners to develop a broad understanding of business analysis across different functions
Requires learners to have access to Excel and PowerPoint, which may pose a barrier for some students who do not have access to these software programs
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