Life Beyond Business Analysis

The skills of effective business analysts are the most versatile found in many organizations. Even so, many BAs aren’t sure what paths are open to them for career advancement. In this course, you’ll learn about the exciting possibilities open to BAs.

Business analysts develop a more valuable and versatile skill set than almost any other profession in many organizations: analysts act as researchers, detectives, counselors, facilitators, analyzers, persuaders, and much more when conducting their work effectively. Even so, many business analysts aren’t sure what paths might be open to them as they look to move beyond diagnosing problems and recommending solutions into solving challenges themselves. In this course, Life Beyond Business Analysis, you’ll learn about options for utilizing the skills you’ve gained as a business analyst to move forward in your career. You’ll first learn what makes business analysts so valuable to organizations. Then, you’ll discover how business analysis skills can be effectively applied to a variety of roles. Finally, you’ll explore some of the pathways that are open to you as your skills evolve. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of the options open to you, so you can feel confident in your future as a business analyst and beyond.

Topics:

• Course Overview
• The Versatility of Business Analysis Skills
• Mastering Business Analysis
• Moving Out: From BA to Consultant
• Shifting Your Skills to Project Management
• The Pathway to Product Management
• Becoming an Enterprise Architect