So, you have just started a new project as a Business Analyst and its all systems go! A project kick off session has been held and the baton has been handed over to you. But,you find yourself asking where do I start? In this post The Skilled Business Analyst discusses three things you must do when you start a…
We start off the new year discussing four common mistakes BA’s make on projects and how to avoid these mistakes: Mistake # 1: Not understanding the WHY? Your solution will not be complete if you don’t know why you are undertaking an initiative… How to avoid this mistake: Ask questions such as: What is the business problem / need / opportunity that…
The Skilled Business Analyst will be holding a CBAP Exam Preparation course starting Feb 1st 2023. Get ready to write your CBAP exam early this year! This intensive course covers all 6 knowledge areas of the BABOK in detail with practice tests after each Knowledge Area. Why train with The Skilled Business Analyst? We are an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider…
As we wind down 2022 we take a look at three of our most popular blog posts of 2022! 5 go-to Collaboration Tools for Business Analysts – 5 go-to collaboration tools for Business Analysts – Skilled Business Analyst (theskilledba.com) 5 tips to increase your confidence as a Business Analyst – 5 tips to increase your confidence as a Business Analyst…
Its that time of the year again where we get to pause, reflect and look back on 2022! In this article, The Skilled Business Analyst presents 5 key trends that have shaped the Business Analysis profession in 2022. Trend # 1 – Business Analysts growing into Product Owner roles There is an increasing number of Business Analysts moving into Product…
Business Analysis is not a quick fix career – there is hard work involved to upskill yourself, go through several projects, understand how to build stakeholder relationships and add value to organizations. So, what are some of the qualities that will make you successful as a Business Analyst? Natural curiosity You ask a lot of questions You want to know…
Elicitation is a structured approach to get requirements from various stakeholders on a particular focus area. It is critical for successful business requirements outcomes. Business Analysts need to prepare in advance, choose the appropriate technique and conduct the elicitation effectively. In this post, we detail the 5 key steps to successful elicitation. Prepare Understand the business problem / need /…
Happy Global Business Analysis Day! Today, The Skilled Business Analyst celebrates Business Analysts that are leading changes in organisations. Business Analysts who are problem solvers, change agents and value creators.
Are you looking to write your CBAP exam before end of the year? The Skilled Business Analyst will be running a CBAP Masterclass during the month of November. Why train with us? The Skilled Business Analyst is an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider Live online instructor led courses Qualified Professional Instructor CBAP certified with over 10 years’ experience Thorough review of each Knowledge…
So, you prepared your resume, took some time to carefully apply for a job and you have landed that BA interview – congratulations!! Throughout my career, I have interviewed many Business Analysts and one aspect that separates a good BA from a great BA is the ability to tell a story! In this post, The Skilled Business Analyst outlines how…