How do I become a business analyst ?

Many people are interested in getting into the business analysis but they feel that they do not have the necessary skills required to do the job.

But most people don’t start off their careers as business analysts.

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How do I become an IT Business Analyst ?

I have written a series of posts on business analysis and the necessary skill sets that every successful business analyst should have.

But what about people who are interested in getting into the IT business analysis domain ?

Many business … Read the rest

Are there any other business analysis certifications ?

I have previously written about some of the well known business analysis certifications. But there are other business analysis certifications that might not be so popular.

Some of these certifications include the following:

  1. IREB : The International Requirements Engineering
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Understanding the CBAP/CCBA exams

The CBAP and CCBA certification exams are based on all the six knowledge areas from the BABOK ® Guide.

The exams are used to test your personal business analysis experience and the your knowledge on the information in the BABOK … Read the rest

How to apply for the CBAP/CCBA exam

Many business analysts would like to get a Business Analysis certification but have no idea what they need to do to navigate the path to career certification.

Navigating the business analysis certification process can be tedious and confusing, so I … Read the rest

Are you really ready for the CBAP/CCBA exam ?

So you think that you are ready to write the CBAP or CCBA exam, but are you sure ?

Take this mock test to see how you would measure up against the real exams.

1. Which statement best describes the … Read the rest

How to make a career switch to Business Analysis

Many professionals would like to make a career switch to business analysis but they don’t know how to do that.

Business Analysts are found in numerous industries in the world from healthcare to Insurance and professionals who are working in … Read the rest

BABOK® Knowledge Area Summary

While many business analysts would love to read and memorize the BABOK it is not an easy task.

The BABOK acts as a guide which helps a business analyst navigate the interesting and often surprising tasks that they have to … Read the rest

The Business analyst’s resume

Many people want to get a great business analysis job but they usually have some difficulty in writing an effective business analyst resume.

Writing a business analysis resume is very similar to writing any other resumes.

So you should use … Read the rest

Am I a Business Analyst or a Project Manager ?

Many Business Analysts are also responsible for managing projects in their organizations.

Even though their official job titles are Business Analysts, they might also act as project managers in the organization.

So are they Business Analysts, Project Managers or both … Read the rest