Business Analyst

By Federico Maffini 4.8 1,467 students
Course Duration: 60h Course level: Beginner

What I will learn?

  • Business Analysis Fundamentals: Understand the role of a Business Analyst, core responsibilities, and how business analysis supports organizational strategy.
  • Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Management: Learn how to identify business needs, gather requirements, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Process Analysis & Improvement: Analyze existing business processes and design improved workflows to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
  • Data Analysis for Business Decisions: Use data to support business insights, performance tracking, and decision-making.
  • Documentation & Communication: Develop clear business documentation such as business requirement documents (BRDs), use cases, and process diagrams.
  • Applied Business Analysis Project: Work on an individual project where you analyze a real business problem and propose structured, actionable solutions.

About Course

TheBusiness Analystcourse is a practical, industry-oriented program designed to equip learners with the skills needed to analyze business problems, identify opportunities, and recommend data-driven solutions. This course focuses on understanding business processes, stakeholder needs, and decision-making frameworks that help organizations improve performance and achieve strategic goals.

Through real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and an individual applied project, learners will gain the confidence to work as effective intermediaries between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Business Analyst
  • Identify business problems and opportunities
  • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
  • Map and improve business processes
  • Support strategic and operational decision-making
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams
  • Deliver a complete business analysis project

Module Breakdown

Introduction to Data Analytics
4 topics
  • Role of a Data Analyst
  • Types of data and data sources
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Overview of the analytics lifecycle
Data Collection & Preparation
4 topics
  • Data formats and structures
  • Data cleaning and preprocessing techniques
  • Handling missing, inconsistent, and duplicate data
  • Data quality and validation
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
4 topics
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Identifying trends and patterns
  • Correlation and basic analysis techniques
  • Drawing insights from data
Data Visualization & Reporting
4 topics
  • Principles of effective data visualization
  • Charts, dashboards, and reports
  • Communicating insights clearly
  • Presenting data to stakeholders
Business Use Cases & Industry Applications
3 topics
  • Data analytics in finance, marketing, healthcare, and operations
  • KPI tracking and performance analysis
  • Case studies and practical examples
Individual Data Analysis Project
4 topics
  • Define a business problem
  • Analyze real-world datasets
  • Visualize findings and insights
  • Present a structured data-driven solution

By the End of This Course...

  • A solid foundation in data analysis concepts and practices
  • Hands-on experience working with real datasets
  • Strong data visualization and reporting skills
  • An individual project showcasing end-to-end data analysis
  • Increased confidence to work in data analyst or analytics-support roles
  • A foundation for advanced study in data science or business intelligence

Requirements

  • No prior data analytics experience required
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Interest in data, numbers, and problem-solving
  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Stable internet connection

Material Includes

  • Curated course slides and learning materials
  • Practical datasets for analysis
  • Real-world case studies
  • Project guidelines and templates
  • Access to recommended analytics tools (where applicable)
  • Certificate of Completion

Who Can Join This Course?

  • Beginners & Students looking to start a career in data analytics
  • Working Professionals seeking data skills for business or technical roles
  • Business Analysts & Managers who want to improve decision-making using data
  • Engineers & IT Professionals transitioning into analytics roles
  • Career Switchers exploring opportunities in data, analytics, and business intelligence

Pricing Plans

Bronze Plan
£500.00
Course access for 3 months
Email support
Course completion certificate
Access to course materials
Gold Plan
£950.00
Lifetime course access
Dedicated mentor support
Course completion certificate
Access to all course materials
Unlimited 1-on-1 mentor sessions
Project review and feedback
Career guidance and job referral support
Exclusive community access

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