You’ve made the decision to become a Business analyst; you know you have the personal skills to make this career a success, but what do you do next? What else do you need to get started in your new career? A Business Analyst role is diverse and wide-ranging, and it can be difficult to know where to begin.
The right personal skills are key to success as a Business Analyst, but they are only the beginning. There are a number of business qualities and professional techniques that you will need to develop. Knowledge of IT systems, business finance and business case development will all be helpful, as will knowledge or experience of project management. Formal training will help you with the acquisition of these skills, as will experience in your workplace.
Business Analyst Qualifications
If you are new to the Business Analyst career, or even if you have been contracting as a Business Analyst for a time now, but don’t yet have any formal qualifications, then choosing the right course for you is the next logical step. It is a good idea to gain an internationally recognised qualification in a broad area, to enable you to showcase your skills to potential employees. One such accreditation body is the BCS (The Chartered Institute of IT), with 82,000 members in over 151 countries.
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of your chosen role, how to identify business needs and implement solutions. The courses on the Amatis website will enable you to achieve this accreditation, but what will your learning look like? If you have been away from the classroom for a long time, starting a new qualification can be intimidating, so what can you expect from an Amatis course?
The Amatis Course – What Can You Expect?
Amatis’ courses, written by BCS examiners, will provide you with an instantly recognisable qualification and prepare you to operate as a business analyst in any organisation.
The COVID pandemic has changed the way many students approach learning, with classroom time no longer available for many. Amatis’ online and app learning model has meant that its students had no interruption of their studies. The app contains all the information you need to complete the course, and provides interactive content, such as quizzes, games, and exercises to reinforce your learning and to keep you interested.
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Previous students have found the app extremely useful in their learning. Joydip, who has completed the Business Analysis Practice course says:
“t was very user friendly. The wording and the way you structured the course is very interesting. I have actually gone through the course within a week and never lost interest.“
Joydip found the app so user friendly, he even used it to revise when standing in the queue at the supermarket!
George, who also completed the Business Analysis Practice course, found the course very clear:
“From the learning objectives that are set out at the beginning of each section to the actual content that is provided within those; there is a reinforcement of learning by questions, case studies and videos. All in all, it’s just a very enjoyable learning experience.“
You can watch Joydip and George’s full interviews on the Amatis Training YouTube channel.
Of course, learning the theory and applying the skills in practice can be quite different things. To help you out, Amatis has created a case study that features in all its practitioner courses and is used to illustrate how to apply the BA skills to a real business scenario. Students have found this one of the most useful ways to understand the application of the theory to a practical situation. As the only training company offering this practical application, Amatis is understandably very proud of it and the help it has provided to the students.
The company also offers one-to-one sessions and practise exam papers to make sure you are provided with the best possible chance of passing your qualification. As Magda, who is working on the Business Analysis Practice course says:
“[Amatis] has a really high pass rate, 100%, so I believe I will be the next one!“
For more information take a look at the Amatis training courses here or fill in the contact form for the chance to discuss the courses further with an expert.