Business Analysis Training Programme

Analyse. Improve. Lead. Your Career as a Business Analyst Starts Here.

Duration: 8 Weeks (plus 4-week placement & ongoing career support)

Module 1: Foundations of Business Analysis

Week 1: Introduction to Business Analysis

• Role of a Business Analyst

• Key BA skills and responsibilities

• Understanding the business analysis lifecycle

• Introduction to SDLC (Waterfall vs Agile)

• Hands-on Activity: Analyse a business scenario and identify key requirements

Module 2: Requirements Engineering

Week 2: Gathering & Documenting Requirements

• Types of requirements: business, stakeholder, functional, non-functional

• Techniques for requirements elicitation (interviews, workshops, observations)

• Writing clear and testable requirements (using user stories & use cases)

• Requirements traceability & validation

• Hands-on Workshop: Create a requirement specification document

Module 3: Business Process Modelling

Week 3: Mapping & Analysing Processes

• Introduction to process mapping tools (BPMN, flowcharts)

• Current state (As-Is) and future state (To-Be) modelling

• Identifying process gaps and inefficiencies

• Hands-on Project: Redesign an outdated business process

Module 4: Analytical Tools & Techniques

Week 4: Driving Insights with Proven Methods

• SWOT Analysis & PESTLE Analysis

• Gap Analysis & Root Cause Analysis

• MoSCoW Prioritisation and 5 Whys

• Introduction to data interpretation & business insights

• Hands-on Activity: Perform a SWOT and Gap Analysis for a sample business

Module 5: Agile Business Analysis

Week 5: Adapting in Fast-Paced Environments

• Introduction to Agile methodology

• Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artefacts

• Working in Agile teams as a Business Analyst

• Writing effective user stories and acceptance criteria

• Hands-on Simulation: Participate in a mock Agile sprint

Module 6: Stakeholder & Change Management

Week 6: Influence and Communicate with Impact

• Identifying and analyzing stakeholders

• Managing expectations and conflicting interests

• Communication and presentation skills

• Change management strategies

• Hands-on Workshop: Stakeholder engagement plan for a real-life scenario

Module 7: Tools, Technology & Automation

Week 7: Hands-on with Industry Tools

• Microsoft Excel for data analysis

• Power BI basics for reporting and dashboards

• Introduction to automation using Microsoft Power Platform

• Documentation tools: JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart, etc.

• Mini Project: Automate a simple business process

Module 8: Career Readiness & Portfolio Building

Week 8: Launch Your Career with Confidence

• Build your Business Analyst portfolio with real projects

• CV optimization and LinkedIn profile workshop

• Mock interviews and technical interview prep

• Present your final portfolio project to a review panel

• Final Capstone Project: Solve a business challenge from end to end

Real-World Experience & Job Support

• ✅ 1-month industry placement

• ✅ Job referrals & networking opportunities

• ✅ Weekly live mentoring sessions

• ✅ Dedicated career coach for CV and interview prep

• ✅ Ongoing alumni support community

Course Deliverables

• 5+ portfolio-ready projects

• One-month placement with real business exposure

• Full career toolkit (CV, cover letter, LinkedIn, interview scripts)

• Certificate of Completion

• Access to BA job board and recruiter network