Business Analyst Bootcamp
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Course Overview
Accelerate your career and become job-ready with the globally recognised Business Analyst Bootcamp, delivered by Simplilearn in collaboration with IBM. This comprehensive online course covers all aspects of business analysis, including planning and monitoring, requirements elicitation, and requirements management and communication. Gain hands-on experience with the latest tools, work on real-world projects, and attend live masterclasses led by industry experts. Over six courses, you'll develop the essential skills needed to excel as a business analyst, from driving digital transformation and innovation to consulting and product management. Transform your career and become a fluent business analyst expert in various industries.
What you will learn
In this Business Analyst Online Bootcamp Program, you will accomplish the following
- Understand the tools and techniques used in business analytics planning and monitoring
- Master the concepts of requirements life cycle management
- Gain fundamental knowledge of project development using an agile perspective.
- Learn to analyse data using Tableau and become proficient in building interactive dashboards
- Master the agile scrum project management approach
- Gain expertise in agile scrum methodologies and applications, daily scrum synchronization, sprint planning, and review
- Understand business analysis key concepts and business analysis core concept model (BACCM)
- Acquire advanced knowledge of identifying, defining, assessing, and completing various elements of business analysis tasks
- Master SQL concepts such as Universal Query Tool (UQT) and SQL command
- Plan, execute, monitor, and track scrum projects
- Absorb agile philosophy and gain deep knowledge of scrum
- Effectively apply scrum in your organisations
- Grasp the fundamentals of Excel analytics functions and conditional formatting
- Apply statistical tools and concepts like moving average, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and regression to data sets using Excel
Who is this course for?
Professionals wishing to succeed in this Business Analyst course should have:
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline to attend the program.
- Some experience in business analysis but not mandatory
This Business Analyst course is suitable for both newcomers and experienced professionals.
Aspiring professionals of any background looking to kickstart their career as a business analyst can include:
- Aspiring business analysts, including recent college graduates and those looking to make a career change
- New business analysts wanting to improve their craft
- Other positions such as administrators, managers, and project leads, IT professionals, banking and finance professionals
- Beginners in the data analytics domain
Tools covered
- EXIN Agile Scrum
- Jira
- Matplotlib
- Microsoft Excel
- MySQL
- NumPy
- Pandas
- PowerBI
- Python
- R
- SciPy
Course Modules
This Business Analyst certificate course will consist of a structured learning program designed by industry-leading experts. Delivered by Simplilearn in collaboration with IBM, each course will consist of live instructor-led online classrooms, access to self-paced video content, practice exams, and resources to allow you to put your business analyst skills to the test. The course content details for this course are summarised below.
Gain the skills and expertise you need to become an advanced business analyst by enrolling in the CBAP Training course by IIBA®. This certification helps professionals stay relevant to rapid changes in the IT industry and demonstrates competencies in all aspects of business analysis.
-Lesson 1: Introduction to CBAP Certification
-Lesson 2: Introduction to BABOK® V3
-Lesson 3: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
-Lesson 4: Elicitation and Collaboration
-Lesson 5: Requirements Life Cycle Management
-Lesson 6: Strategy Analysis
-Lesson 7: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
-Lesson 8: Solution Evaluation
-Lesson 9: Agile Perspective
-Lesson 10: Business Intelligence Perspective
-Lesson 11: Information Technology Perspective
-Lesson 12: Business Architecture Perspective
-Lesson 13: Business Process Management Perspective
Course delivery format: online learning + live virtual classes
Tableau is a popular data visualisation and business intelligence tool. In this course, you will get hands-on experience with Tableau Desktop, an advanced analytics software. This online course helps you gain job-ready skills and become proficient in using this tool effectively. You'll master Tableau Desktop through practical examples and gain a thorough understanding of data preparation, creating interactive dashboards and adding different dimensions, as well as drilling into outliers.
-Lesson 1: Course Introduction
-Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Visualization and Tableau
-Lesson 3: Connecting to Various Data Sources and Preparing Data
-Lesson 4: Working with Metadata
-Lesson 5: Spotlight One
-Lesson 6: Filters in Tableau
-Lesson 7: Structuring Data in Tableau
-Lesson 8: Creating Charts and Graphs
-Lesson 9: Spotlight Two
-Lesson 10: Calculations in Tableau
-Lesson 11: Advanced Visual Analytics
-Lesson 12: Dashboards and Stories
-Lesson 13: Spotlight Three
Course delivery format: online learning + live virtual classes
Expand and grow your business analyst expertise beyond spreadsheet software for data analytics. You will dive deeper into statistical analysis and create meaningful data visualisations using Python led by IBM experts.
Section 1: Data Analytics with Python
-Lesson 1: Learning Objective
-Lesson 2: Introduction
-Lesson 3: Data Wrangling
-Lesson 4: Exploratory Data Analysis
-Lesson 5: Model Development
-Lesson 6: Model Evaluation
-Practice Projects
Section 2: Data Visualisation with Python
-Lesson 1: Welcome
-Lesson 2: Introduction to Visualisation Tools
-Lesson 3: Basic Visualisation Tools
-Lesson 4: Specialised Visualisation Tools
-Lesson 5: Advanced Visualisation Tools
-Lesson 6: Creating Maps and Visualising Geospatial Data
Section 3: Simplilearn Jupyter Lab
-Lesson 1: Lab Walk-Through
Course delivery format: online learning only
Enhance your business solving skills through constructing optimisation models. Learn different aspects of mathematical programming to construct optimisation models using IBM Decision Optimisation technology.
Section 1: The Big Picture
-Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
-Lesson 2: What is OR
-Lesson 3: What is Optimisation
-Lesson 4: Optimisation Model
Section 2: Linear Programming
-Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
-Lesson 2: Introduction to Linear Programming
-Lesson 3: A Production Problem P1
-Lesson 4: A Production Problem P2
-Lesson 5: A Production Problem P3
-Lesson 6: Algorithms for Solving Linear Programming P1
-Lesson 7: Algorithms for Solving Linear Programming P2
Section 3: Network Models
-Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
-Lesson 2: Intro to Network Models
-Lesson 3: Transportation Problem
-Lesson 4: Transshipment Problem
-Lesson 5: Assignment Problem
-Lesson 6: Shortest Path Problem
-Lesson 7: Critical Path Analysis
Section 4: Beyond Simple Linear Programming
-Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
-Lesson 2: Nonlinearity and Convexity
-Lesson 3: Piecewise Linear Programming
-Lesson 4: Integer Programming
-Lesson 5: The Branch and Bound Method
-Lesson 6: Quadratic Programming
Section 5: Modeling Price
-Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
-Lesson 2: Modeling in the Real World
-Lesson 3: Importance of Sparsity
-Lesson 4: Tips for Better Models
Course delivery format: online learning only
This business analyst Capstone project is a chance to put your professional business analysis skills to the test by applying them hands-on in an industry project in three different industries: retail, banking, and hospitality.
-Lesson 1: Business Analyst
Course delivery format: online learning + live virtual classes
Business analysis is a valuable skill for anyone who wants to get ahead in business or management. In this course, you'll learn how to apply business analysis concepts and apply aspects of managerial decision-making to real-world situations.
Each case study includes questions and answers that address the issues covered in the case study, and are authored by Harvard Business School professors and other top business school educators. Harvard Business Publishing Education is a content provider for Simplilearn courses on PGP in Digital Marketing, PGP in Business Analysis, PGP in Project Management, Digital Transformation Leader, and Design Thinking Leader.
-Lesson 1: HBR Case Study - EV Card: Pioneering Car-Sharing in China
-Lesson 2: HBR Case Study - Pearson SuccessMaker
Course delivery format: online learning + live virtual classes
We make learning other topics fully accessible. Optional electives are available as part of this Business Analyst course. These are not mandatory to complete, but are available as additional courses to study if you are interested in expanding your knowledge and further implementing your skills.
- Elective 1 - Business Analyst IBM Master Class
- Elective 2 - Certification of Competency in Business Analysis - CCBA
- Elective 3 - Agile Scrum Master
- Elective 4 - SQL Training
- Elective 5 - Data Science with R Course
- Elective 6 - Business Analytics with Excel
- Elective 7 - Statistics Essentials for Data Science
Payment Options
Course projects
This Business Analyst certification training course includes industry-relevant projects from various industries to help you demonstrate your in-depth business analysis skills. The projects will help you improve your ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data, frame the problem statement and determine possible solutions, identify stakeholders, and determine their needs. Details of the projects are highlighted below:
Sales Performance Analysis
Customer Analysis
Product Analysis
Sales Dashboard
Show off your achievements
Earn your Business Analyst Certification
Digital certificates are the new way for Upskilled and Simplilearn graduates to offer proof of their hard-earned knowledge or skill set. You will receive individual certificates after each short course. Additionally, upon completion of the entire bootcamp, you will earn a certificate demonstrating your competence and expertise as a business analyst professional.
Differentiate Yourself
Set yourself apart from the competition with this professional business analyst course. This is your ticket to get your foot through the door and proof that you have applied business analyst knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios, simulations and case studies, making you job ready.
Share your achievement
You worked for it, you earned it! Share your achievement loud and proud! Talk about your business analyst certification on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook. Add it to your CV to stand out and showcase to your employers.
Business Analyst Bootcamp course advisor
Tim Jerome
Project Management Expert and Evangelist
Tim Jerome is an international project management expert with over 15 years of experience at companies like Intel and Digital Network Services. A former president of the PMI Rio Grande Chapter, Tim is also a PMP instructor with over 10 years of experience in addition to his extensive project management consulting experience.
Please note: course advisor can be subject to change
Is it worth pursuing a business analyst certificate if I already have a related degree?
Yes, a business analyst certificate can enhance your degree by adding practical, hands-on skills in areas like data analysis, process improvement, and requirement gathering. It provides training in current methodologies and tools used in the industry, helping you apply theoretical knowledge more effectively and increasing your job readiness for specific business analyst roles.
What should I consider when evaluating the quality of a business analyst certificate program?
Look for programs led by experienced instructors with industry backgrounds, as they offer practical insights. Ensure the course includes real-world projects, recognised certification, and opportunities for hands-on learning with tools like Excel, SQL, or Tableau, as these elements indicate a comprehensive and effective program.
How can I prepare for a business analyst certificate program before starting?
Begin by reviewing key business analysis concepts, such as SWOT analysis, data visualisation, and stakeholder communication. Familiarise yourself with data analysis tools like Excel or SQL, and read case studies related to business problems and solutions to build a foundational understanding of the field.
What are the benefits of obtaining a business analyst certificate?
The certificate validates your analytical skills and familiarity with industry tools, demonstrating your expertise to employers. It opens up diverse roles in data-driven decision-making, business process improvement, and strategic planning, making you a stronger candidate for business analyst positions.
What types of projects or assignments can I expect in a business analyst certificate program?
You’ll engage in practical tasks like case studies, gathering requirements from mock stakeholders, analysing business data sets, and creating process models. These projects aim to develop your skills in problem-solving, data interpretation, and strategic recommendations based on real business scenarios.
Can I take a break during the program if necessary?
Yes, many business analyst certificate programs offer flexibility, allowing you to pause your studies and resume at a later time. However, be mindful of any deadlines for assessments or course completion to ensure you finish within the allowable timeframe.
How can I leverage my business analyst certificate when job hunting?
Promote your certification prominently on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and during interviews to showcase your technical skills, analytical abilities, and commitment to professional development. Highlight specific projects or tools learned during the course to demonstrate your readiness for business analyst roles, making you more attractive to potential employers.
FAQs
A business analyst is a professional who enables organisational change. They achieve this through the practice of defining business requirements and recommending solutions, delivering valuing to stakeholders and business. Business analysts work across multiple levels of organisation, from defining strategies, creating enterprise architecture to taking on leadership role in defining the goals and requirements on projects & programs in order to support the business.
The important skills needed to succeed in business analysis are:
- analytical thinking
- critical thinking
- communication and interpersonal skills
- negotiating skills
- decision-making skills
- knowledge of SQL
- presentation skills
Finding the right business analyst certification that helps advance your career can be challenging, but also very rewarding when you find the one that suits you best.
There are numerous providers out there who offer various business analyst certifications for different levels of expertise and backgrounds. Finding the right professional certification course for you is not only important but will set you up for success in your career as a certified business analyst. To help you on your search, it is best to take into consideration specific certain factors that can give you a good understanding of how to choose the right course for your needs. These can include:
- Choosing the right cloud computing provider
- Quality of education
- Content material
- Credibility of courses
- Funding options
Upskilled's Business Analyst certification delivered by Simplilearn is designed in coollaboration with industry led experts, offering a unique and immersive learning program covering the fundamental skills to become a trained business analyst. Featuring live interactive online classes and hands-on projects to develop real-world competency, this Business Analyst certification course can help you be job ready as a certified business analyst professional.
There are multiple pathways to enter the world of a business analyst. While it is not necessary to hold a business degree to become a business analyst, it does help for a professional to hold the fundamental skills and criteria in analytical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and business systems to excel as a business analyst.
The average salary of a business analyst in Australia is: $115,000k
A Business Analyst uses data to help business stakeholders understand how changes to processes, products, services and technology can improve operational efficiency and better achieve business goals.
A Data Analyst collects, cleans, and interprets data sets, uncovering trends in order to answer a question or solve a problem for a business.
For more information about the differences between these two careers including responsibilities, skills and salaries, read more here.
Yes, upon completing the course program and projects, you will gain a Business Analyst certification as a demonstration of your applied practical skills and knowledge, which you can showcase in your CV.
The online business analyst certificate course is designed for both entry-level individuals and experienced professionals looking to kickstart their career as a business analyst. There are no prerequisites for pursuing this Business Analyst course; however, having strong interpersonal skills such as analytical thinking, communication and innovative design thinking can help supplement the learnings of the student and easily apply it to real life scenarios.
To enrol in this business analyst certificate course, you'll need to first submit an enquiry form via our website. You'll need to provide the following details:
- Your Name
- Best Phone Number
- Email Address
Once you've submitted your online form, one of our education consultants will be in touch within 48 hours.
During the consultation, you'll be able to ask questions regarding payment options, learning content and what career outcomes you can pursue if you complete your studies.
Upon completion of this course for business analyst, you can seek job opportunities as:
- Business Analyst
- Data Business Analyst
- Information Security Analyst