Business Analysis

Business Analysis

Instructor Led – Remote

Duration: 9 Weeks | Mon 6-8:30PM, Sat 10AM-12:30PM (EST)

Jumpstart your career with SkillHat’s Business Analysis program. Learn how to solve complex business problems, define business needs, and translate them into actionable, technical specs using in-demand tools in business analysis.

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About the course

Business Analysts are in high demand in today’s business world, where the rate of business change is at its fastest in history. Businesses see improved customer experience and technology as the ultimate catalysts for innovation and competitive advantage. A Business Analyst (BA) facilitates change. As a liaison between the business and technical teams, s/he helps to identify gaps, recommend solutions, and manage Project requirements to completion. 

 

Business Analysts are extremely valuable to high-growth companies because they possess a diverse set of skills such as requirements management, process mapping, user experience design (UX), and financial analysis. SkillHat’s BA program is a student favorite, with a 9.75/10 rating.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will learn to

  Use the most in-demand Business Analyst skill – Requirements Management.

   Create and present a strong Business Case based on qualitative and quantitative                                  analysis.

  Utilize Excel for Financial Analysis

  Create wireframes for web and mobile apps.

  Create process maps and customer journey maps.

   Control software testing process     

 

  Use the most in-demand Business Analyst skill – Requirements Management.

   Create and present a strong Business Case based on qualitative and quantitative analysis.

  Utilize Excel for Financial Analysis

  Create wireframes for web and mobile apps.

  Create process maps and customer journey maps.

   Control software testing process 

What You’ll Get

Career Coaching Sessions

One month Post Job Support

LinkedIn Optimization

Interview Prep & Resume Review

Access to SkillHat Success Network

Discounted access to the Accelerator

Lifetime access to recorded classes

Mentorship from Senior Business Analysts

Course Schedule

  • Introduction to Business Analysis, Software development lifecycle (SDLC)


    • Define the role of a BA, skill set, tools, regulatory bodies, certification exam, salary, and business domains.

    •     Identify the steps through the SDLC, and the role of a BA within SDLC

  • Requirements Management


    • Identify common project types and associated stakeholders

      •    Identify best practice requirement planning & elicitation techniques

    •    Define requirements hierarchy

  • A – Requirements Documentation

     

    B- Process mapping (BPMN)

     

    C- Process mapping Design Tools (Asynchronous)


    • Identify best practice requirements documentation techniques and key sections of a Business Requirements Document

    •    Depict a business process using the appropriate BPMN tools & techniques

    •    Utilize draw.io or equivalent to design a BPMN

  • Software Prototyping & Software Testing (Part 1)

     

      •   Demonstrate best practice wireframe and storyboard design


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      •   Define the software testing stages
    •   Develop test plan, test cases, test scripts
    •   Assess an implemented system change for conformance with requirement

  • Software Testing

     (Part 2) & Career Development (Part 1)

     


    • Define the software testing stages

    •    Develop test plan, test cases, test scripts.

    •    Assess an implemented system change for conformance with requirements

      •    Network with experienced BAs, HR recruiters & BA Hiring Manager
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    • Match skills learnt in class, to skills requested by industry professionals

  • Homework Review & Business Case development

    (Part 1 & 2)

    •      Provide homework review

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      Describe the purpose of a Business case.

    •      Define qualitative & quantitative Business Case elements

  • Agile Development

    (Part 1 & 2)

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      •    Define the role of a BA / P.O through the agile lifecycle

  • JIRA Masterclass (Self paced + Live) &

     JIRA Masterclass (Part 2)

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       Describe how JIRA is utilized by BAs to groom the product backlog

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         Identify key elements of JIRA U.I

    •      Create a JIRA profile, Roadmap

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        Document a story in JIRA

    •      Document an effective story acceptance criteria in JIRA

  •      Document effective DOD in JIRA
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  •     Demonstrate understanding of how JIRA workflow facilitates a Scrum team                                    (From sprint planning, to execution, review, retro and release)
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  • Career Development (Part 2)

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      Complete outstanding classwork  

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        Develop Business Analyst career transition plan

                                

Weekly Schedule

MON

Live Class

6-8:30pm EST

TUE

Personal Study & Collaboration

WED

Personal Study & Collaboration

THUR

Personal Study & Collaboration

FRI

Personal Study & Collaboration

SAT

Live Class

10am-12pm EST

Upcoming Cohorts

Book your seat ahead of time

Because our cohorts fill up quickly, we organize multiple cohorts months in advance so you don’t miss out. To guarantee a tailored learning experience, each cohort is selectively limited to 20 students. 

Pricing

Flexible & Affordable Pricing 

With our flexible pricing plans, we’ve made it easier for you to pay for the course. You have the option of paying now for a discount or paying in installments over a 3 month period. You may also be eligible for our deferred payment plan.

Career Journey Map

Launch a product in our Accelerator

How do you land the job as a Business Analyst with no experience? 

Join the Tech Career Accelerator after your training to gain hands-on experience in a cross-functional product team. Candidates who register for the accelerator along with the Business Analysis program receive a $1000 discount on the accelerator.

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Tools You'll Learn

 Master the latest Business Analysis Tools

Our courses are built around the latest Business Analysis tools. We teach you the latest design tools to help you succeed in your career.

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Course Structure

Designed to ease transition into Tech

 

This is an instructor-led cohort program that has been shown to be more effective in guiding aspiring professionals post-training to transition into the role of Business Analyst. This is due in part to our immersive training styles, which include collaboration and teamwork, personalized mentorship and coaching, networking, and our seamless progression into our highly demanded and recommended post-training programs, which include our Tech Accelerator.

 

 

Our cohorts are filled with professionals from various parts of the world, primarily North America, and are limited in size to allow us to give more attention, provide a personalized experience, and take note of their strengths as well as address any difficulties they may encouter, while keeping in mind their different time zones, cultures, professions, and years of work experience.

Alumni Experience

Empowered to achieve remarkable career growth

With our collaborative network, career coaching, and post-job support, our Alumni have experienced remarkable career growth. Many have increased their annual income by as much as $45k. 

We’re delighted to empower motivated professionals in launching their careers in the Business Analysis field. We also give our alumni the chance to make a difference by mentoring newcomers in the field.

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I am very happy I decided to start the Business Analysis course with SkillHat. The instructors are very knowledgeable, positioning me to land a new Business Analyst job within 2 months of graduation.
Shadai ReidIT Consultant, Bounteous
Shadai Reid
SkillHat programs are because the instructors are knowledgeable and patient. I have elevated my Business Analysis and Product Management Skills.
Raphael NdubuProduct Owner, Altera Digital Health
Raphael Ndubu
  The BA course is very extensive. It provides tools, materials & the knowledge to prepare you for a career as a BA. The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging using real-world & relatable experiences to convey the course material.
Bomo Eke-SpiffBusiness Analyst, Mobis Parts Canada Corp.
Bomo Eke-Spiff
This class was very informative. I learned everything there is to know about being a Business Analyst. 10/10 would highly recommend it! I received a job offer less than 2 months after the class!
Toyosi OdunsiSenior Business Analyst, Schindler Group
Toyosi Odunsi
I am really happy to have completed my Business Analysis course at SkillHat, which I learnt so much from my mentors and colleagues. I am so optimistic that I can advance my career path as a Business Analyst
Tolulope Ajayi Product Owner & Financial Planning Manager
Tolulope Ajayi
Taking the SkillHat Business Analysis Course was a worthy investment, as it has helped me become more valuable in my team, especially with leading project executions. It was quite challenging to take courses while working, but it truly helped refresh my skills and my day-day life as a Business Analyst with Blue Cross.
Tumi AdegoroyeBusiness Analyst, Ontario Blue Cross
Tumi Adegoroye
This nine weeks course was remarkable, enlightening, and rewarding. I've always wanted to combine my work in health care with my deep passion for business, and the SkillHat Business Analysis course provided me with the perfect platform to do so, while also piquing my interest in Technology.
Eniola AdeyemiProgram Coordinator, City of Toronto
Eniola Adeyemi
I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification in Business Analysis from SkillHat! I am extremely excited about this achievement as I have always wanted to transition into Tech from Engineering, and SkillHat has made that a reality.
Damilare Odusanya ERP Business Analyst, St. Lawrence College
Damilare Odusanya
I’m happy to share that I obtained a certification in Business Analysis from SkillHat I am particularly excited about this achievement as it's always been a dream of mine to transition into Tech. Gratitude to the SkillHat team for making this an insightful transition
Samuel AdebareBusiness System Analyst, Delmar International Inc
Samuel Adebare
I took a 2 month long immersive course in business analysis with SkillHat. I absolutely loved learning about the SDLC and working on projects with my fellow course mates.
Funmibi S.Program Officer, Natural Resources Canada
Funmibi S.
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Career Prospects

Business Analysis career opportunities.

Industries

Business analysts are not  essential in consultancies but in industries such as:

 

Technology

Financial Services

Health Care

Retail

Logistics

Human Resources

and many more

Roles

Business Analysis skills can be used to fill the following roles:

Business Analyst

Business Consultant

Product Owner

Process Architect

Business Process Analyst

After this program, you will be able to take on any of these job titles.

Salary

Business Analyst salaries in Canada range from CA$73,825 to CA$92,018 according to Glassdoor. 

 

 

According to Glassdoor the salary range for a Business Analyst in the United States is between $81,559 and $101,183 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, with the skills you gain in the class, you can function effectively in the role of a Business Analyst. However, we encourage you to take the professional exams and get the certifications such as the CBAP, or CSPO.

No, you do not need to have coding experience to join this course.

All classes are recorded live so you can play back. We encourage joining the live class, as we collaborate in our interactive class sessions.

We do not guarantee you a job; however, once you have completed our training, we will provide you with guidance through our career coaching sessions, which will include mentorship, resume, and interview preparation.

The Business Analyst helps enable a business change, by managing requirements. H/she ensures that the product is built in accordance with the specifications. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that the product is delivered on time and within budget.

The Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) designation is conferred by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). Our Business Analysis course adheres to the most recent IIBA Body of Knowledge (BABOK®). As the BABOK changes, we will continue to update our courses.

Yes, we are an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider

Yes! We accommodate students from around the world enrolled in our programs

 Without a doubt! This Business Analysis Certification can be added to your CV or resume.

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