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Business Analyst

Tech careers aren't solely technical; a business analyst focuses on data and solutions for various business goals. Take your first steps towards a lucrative and rewarding career by enrolling for a relevant qualification today.

How to become a Business Analyst

Whether you're looking to start a new career in business analysis or further your existing skills within the field, the demand for skilled Business Analysts has never been greater. This pathway has been carefully curated to fully arm you with the tools and methodologies you’ll need to succeed. Through immersive training in concepts from business process modelling to change management, you’ll gain the skills necessary to bridge the gap between business needs and practical solutions. With a focus on real-world applications and industry-recognised certifications, you’ll leave this course ready to drive meaningful business decisions and unlock new opportunities within your career. 

Business Analyst

What does a career as a Business Analyst look like?

Starting your career as a Business Analyst

A career as a Business Analyst offers the chance to have a direct, hands-on impact on the way businesses operate and achieve their goals. Business Analysts use a combination of stakeholder management skills and strategic thinking to identify and implement solutions to business problems.

This role involves evaluating existing processes and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. It’s a profession that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. As you progress, you could specialise in areas such as business process improvement or project management. Business Analysts are also becoming increasingly pivotal in shaping how organisations adopt and integrate tech into their operations.

Is a career as a Business Analyst right for me?

Business Analysis skills

Business Analysts combine analytical skills with creative problem-solving to deliver impactful solutions. You might be surprised to find out you already have many of the soft skills that align with this role. Combined with the right training, these skills can help you transition into business analysis with confidence and clarity.

 

  • Key attributes of a Business Analyst include:
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Analytical thinking and decision-making
    Attention to detail
    Organisation and time management
    A problem-solving mindset
    The ability to persuade and influence stakeholders

Business Analyst responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities of a Business Analyst include:
    Identifying and documenting business requirements
    Evaluating options to improve workflows and processes
    Communicating with stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals
    Creating business cases to gain buy-in for proposed changes
    Supporting change management initiatives
    Ensuring successful implementation and evaluating impact

A business analyst works with the structure, policies and operations of a company in order to recommend solutions that best reach goals and deadlines. Working closely with IT departments, a business analyst strives to improve the quality of service and product being delivered. A business analysis will occasionally support the integration, development and implementation of new training material which requires project management skills.

How do I become a Business Analyst?

Qualifications needed to become a Business Analyst

When you’re ready to start your career towards becoming a business analyst, our courses and accompanying certifications will give you the skills you need. Given the high demand for this skill set across a diverse range of industries, earning a globally recognised business analysis certification, along with gaining sufficient commercial experience. will position you as a professional in the field.

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Recommended Business Analyst courses

Staring a career as a Business Analyst can be incredibly rewarding, and earning professional qualifications is a key step toward success. By gaining industry recognised certifications, you’ll develop the essential skills and knowledge to excel in this role while unlocking exciting employment opportunities worldwide.

Our Business Analyst certifications are globally recognised and highly valued, as the skillset is regulated across industries. With certifications, you’ll be regarded as a qualified business analysis professional, ready to make an impact in any sector.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, our Business Analyst course is designed to get you certified quickly and efficiently. Start your journey to becoming a certified Business Analyst today.

Does a career in Business Analysis sound right for you?

If you're looking to start your career in business analysis, contact us today to arrange a free consultation with one of our career experts who can help you explore your options. 

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Salary projection

Average Salary after completing

£43k

You can earn an average of £60,000.00 a year

Junior Business Analyst
£30k
Average salary you can earn
£43k
Senior Business Analyst
£60k
£43k

You can earn an average of £60,000.00 a year

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