As we start 2022, what habits do we as Business Analysts want to leave behind to make room for new and better habits? The Skilled Business Analyst puts forward 4 habits that BAs need to leave behind in 2021! ❎Saying yes to all requests This is a common habit I have seen and unfortunately accommodating requests from everyone will lead…
Its that time of the year again where we get to pause, reflect and look back on 2021 with the hope of making 2022 even better! In this article, The Skilled Business Analyst presents 5 key lessons learnt in 2021 and how these trends have shaped the BA profession in 2021. Lesson # 1 – Self management continues to take…
Competencies are related abilities, knowledge and skills that enable a person to act effectively in their profession. The BABOK lists 6 key competencies for Business Analysts! Each of these competencies have underlying set of behaviours, characteristics and qualities. In this post we will take a close look at the Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving competencies. Analytical Thinking and Problem solving…
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. In this post we put forward 5 ideas on how Business Analysts can celebrate Global Business Analysis Day! Give back to your BA community If you are already a member…
The Skilled Business Analyst will be holding a CBAP Exam Preparation course starting October 31st 2021. Get your PDUs before end of the year and get ready to write your CBAP exam in early 2022! This intensive 8 week course covers all 6 knowledge areas of the BABOK in detail with practice tests after each Knowledge Area. Why train with…
This is a common question we get from Professionals who reach out to The Skilled Business Analyst. The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) qualification recognises Professionals with extensive experience in Business Analysis. Over the past years, this professional designation has gained momentum with many companies now listing this qualification as must have for Senior Business Analysts. In this post we…
The Skilled Business Analyst is proud to announce our partnership with the IIBA as an Endorsed Education Provider (EEP). This milestone represents our commitment towards empowering Business Analysis professionals through programs that are recognized by the IIBA that count towards Professional Development Units. Through this partnership, The Skilled Business Analyst will be able to leverage multiple benefits including but…
On October 3rd 2021, The Skilled Business Analyst held a certifications overview session with the Zimbabwe Analysis community. It was an absolute pleasure engaging and hearing the success stories of the community. This chapter is made up of motivated and highly experienced Business Analysts and I can see great things coming out of the chapter. The session covered 4 main…
There are over 50 techniques that are listed in the Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK). All techniques are equally important! Process Modelling however is the number one go to technique for most Business Analysts. It provides a good way of understanding and portraying AS-IS processes as well as TO-BE processes. In this blog we will detail the ins…
Continuous learning is a key competency identified for Business Analysts by the IIBA. In this short video, The Skilled Business Analyst outlines the must have Business Analysis books! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quick tutorials and BA tips! The Skilled Business Analyst – YouTube Yours in Analysis Tendai