Getting Started In Business Analysis

InfoGraphic - Getting Started In Business Analysis

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I've seen quite a few posts on Facebook from people who want to know how to get started in a Business Analysis career.

There seems to be some confusion and some misconceptions about this.

So I've started on producing what I hope will be some useful info for aspiring Business Analysts.

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Update - my course Getting Started in Business Analysis is now live and online.
Click the link below for more info and to enrol on the course:
Getting Started in Business Analysis

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First - an InfoGraphic - Getting Started In Business Analysis - that covers some of the key points.

A sample of this is above and the full graphic is at the foot of this post.

You can download a more readable version - in .pdf format - from my Facebook group - here -
Facebook - Business Analysis Learning

One of the key points that I've covered is BA Starting Points.

One misconception seems to be that you have to have an IT / technical background to get a job as a Business Analyst. This is not true. It may be a requirement for some BA jobs - but for many it is not. It is fairly common for BAs to be recruited from a business role.

Another misconception is that specialist business domain knowledge is needed - for example Financial Services or Logistics. Again - this is not true for all BA roles, especially at entry level.

I'll be writing a series of blog posts on this subject to add more and answer a few more questions.

I'm also working on a short training course - aimed at getting aspiring BAs on track.
The content will be based broadly on the content of the InfoGraphic.
More on that as well in due course.

A few links that you might find interesting and helpful.

Adrian Reed's Business Analysis Blog:
Becoming A Business Analyst

This Blog:
Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications - Foundation Level

International Institute of Business Analysis - IIBA®:
What is Business Analysis?

More on this coming soon - and if you have any questions - please post them in the Comments section below.

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You can also connect on:

Business Analysis - Facebook Page

Business Analysis Learning - Facebook Group

Business Analysis - YouTube

Steve McIntosh - LinkedIn

Steve McIntosh. Business Analyst
St Ives, Cornwall, UK.

Stakeholder Analysis - Notes - Part 3 - External Stakeholders

Business Analysis Techniques - Stakeholder Analysis 

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Here are some Key Point Notes on Business Analysis Techniques - Stakeholder Analysis.

This topic is part of the syllabus for the British Computer Society (BCS) Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

The notes below are based on the syllabus for Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the specific terms used are those needed for answers in the BCS examinations.

Stakeholder Analysis also features as part of the various certificates awarded by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) - so people studying for those will also find these notes helpful.
But - be aware that the examinations for these are based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) - so the terms used there may be different in some cases.

For more - take a look at my online course - on Udemy:
Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder Analysis - Notes - Part 2 - Business Stakeholders

Business Analysis Techniques - Stakeholder Analysis 

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Here are some Key Point Notes on Business Analysis Techniques - Stakeholder Analysis.

This topic is part of the syllabus for the British Computer Society (BCS) Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

The notes below are based on the syllabus for Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the specific terms used are those needed for answers in the BCS examinations.

Stakeholder Analysis also features as part of the various certificates awarded by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) - so people studying for those will also find these notes helpful.
But - be aware that the examinations for these are based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) - so the terms used there may be different in some cases.

For more - take a look at my online course - on Udemy:
Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder Analysis - Notes - Part 1 - Project Stakeholders

Business Analysis Techniques - Stakeholder Analysis

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Here are some Key Point Notes on Business Analysis Techniques - Stakeholder Analysis.

This topic is part of the syllabus for the British Computer Society (BCS) Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

The notes below are based on the syllabus for Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the specific terms used are those needed for answers in the BCS examinations.

Stakeholder Analysis also features as part of the various certificates awarded by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) - so people studying for those will also find these notes helpful.
But - be aware that the examinations for these are based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) - so the terms used there may be different in some cases.

For more - take a look at my online course - on Udemy:
Stakeholder Analysis

Business Analysis - Requirements Prioritisation

Business Analysis - Requirements Prioritisation

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I've recently researched and built the first of my "Bite Size BA" training packages -
Prioritisng Requirements and MoSCoW Rules.

The acronym MoSCow was first used a few years back as part of the Agile development framework - Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM).

The method is now managed and developed by The Agile Business Consortium.

MoSCow stands for:

• Must Have
• Should Have
• Could Have
• Won't Have

Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications - Foundation

Business Analysis - Foundation - Textbooks

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For trainee and junior Business Analysts or for those seeking a career move - two entry level qualifications are widely recognised worldwide.

British Computer Society - Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

International Institute of Business Analysis - Entry Certificate in Business Analysis.

Here is some information that you will find useful - with links to find out more ......

Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications

Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications

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I've seen many posts on Facebook and other social media from aspiring / trainee Business Analysts about how to get into and then progress in the BA role.

A common response from other BAs is that it is experience and business domain knowledge that matters - more than professional qualifications.

Others disagree - it really is a matter of opinion ........

Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications - Foundation

Business Analysis - Foundation - Textbooks

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For trainee and junior Business Analysts or for those seeking a career move - two entry level qualifications are widely recognised worldwide.

British Computer Society - Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

International Institute of Business Analysis - Entry Certificate in Business Analysis.

Here is some information that you will find useful - with links to find out more ......

Requirements Analysis - Stakeholder Analysis

Requirements Analysis - Stakeholder Analysis

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I've recently researched and built the second of my "Bite Size BA" training packages -
Stakeholder Analysis.

A short presentation covering the essentials of the subject.

It broadly follows the examination syllabus for the:
British Computer Society - Certificate In Requirements Engineering

But will also be useful for those studying for other qualifications -
or just interested in the subject ........

Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications

Business Analysis - Professional Qualifications

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I've seen many posts on Facebook and other social media from aspiring / trainee Business Analysts about how to get into and then progress in the BA role.

A common response from other BAs is that it is experience and business domain knowledge that matters - more than professional qualifications.

Others disagree - it really is a matter of opinion ........

MoSCoW Prioritisation - A Useful Guide

DSDM Atern Handbook - MoSCoW Prioritisation

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I've recently researched and built the first of my "Bite Size BA" training packages -
Prioritisng Requirements and MoSCoW Rules.

The acronym MoSCow was first used a few years back as part of the Agile development framework - Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM).

The method is now managed and developed by The Agile Business Consortium.

MoSCow stands for:

• Must Have
• Should Have
• Could Have
• Won't Have

Business Analysis Training In Bite Size Chunks

Business Analysis - Tools and Techniques

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I'm going to put together a few "mini training sessions" - covering various Business Analysis topics.

Enabling students to learn something useful in "bite-size" chunks.

Business Analysis Blog - Welcome

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Welcome to my new blog - Business Analysis.

Here I'll be featuring hints, tips and useful guidance for both BA In Practice and BA Exams and Professional Qualifications.

This will include:

• Business Analysis - Tools and Techniques.
• Features - BA Websites and News.
• Professional Qualifications - BA and Project Management.
• BA Exams - Tips and Techniques.
• BA Exams - Practice Questions.
• Much more ...... 

Please follow my blog for regular updates - plus - I hope - lots of useful information.

Any comments, ideas or feedback are very welcome.

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You can also follow me on:

Business Analysis - Facebook

Business Analysis - YouTube

Steve McIntosh - LinkedIn



Steve McIntosh.
Business Analyst.
St Ives, Cornwall, UK.