Career Spotlight: IT Business Analyst (VIDEO)
Want a career that blends your love for technology with your passion for business? Become an IT Business Analyst - the strategic thinkers who keep organizations running smoothly!
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Ever wondered who ensures an organization's technology perfectly aligns with its business goals? Meet the IT Business Analyst—the essential bridge between business operations and cutting-edge digital solutions.
Dive into this exciting career spotlight where we uncover what it takes to thrive in this cross-functional role. From analyzing systems and gathering user requirements to crafting strategic recommendations, the IT Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency and innovation across organizations.
With demand soaring for professionals who blend business savvy with tech expertise, this role offers exciting growth opportunities and an average U.S. salary of $95,000. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or considering a career switch, this could be the perfect path to pursue.
Watch the video now to learn about the skills, responsibilities, and impact you can have as an IT Business Analyst. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and explore the resources below to take the first steps toward this fulfilling career!
professional certificate
IBM Business Analyst
Get job-ready as a Business Analyst. Build the essential skills, technical expertise, and hands-on experience with key business analysis tools
4.8
Beginner level
Average time: 3 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Requirements Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Analysis, Excel Formulas, Process Mapping, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Requirements, Data Storytelling, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Google Sheets, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Tree Maps, IBM Cognos Analytics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Plan Execution, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Gap Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Change Management, Business Transformation, Business Process, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis Software, Operational Analysis, Looker (Software), User Story, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Data Modeling
professional certificate
Microsoft Business Analyst
Launch your career as a business analyst. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in business analysis in as little as 3 months. No prior experience required to get started.
4.6
Beginner level
Average time: 3 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scrum (Software Development), Business Requirements, Data Modeling, Microsoft Power Platform, Quality Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Project Management, User Story, Power BI, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Workflow Analysis, Dashboard, ChatGPT, Gap Analysis, Functional Specification, Business Systems Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Data Visualization, Business Process, Business Modeling, Dataflow, Analysis, Problem Management, Interviewing Skills, Business Process Improvement, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Spreadsheet Software, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management
specialization
Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP). IIBA-endorsed exam preparation course. 35 IIBA PDUs.
4.7
Intermediate level
Average time: 4 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Requirements Management, Process Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Performance Measurement, Backlogs, Business Planning, Risk Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Intelligence, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Business Process Improvement, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Focus Group, Business Process Modeling, Project Scoping, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Information Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Agile Methodology, Business Consulting, Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Change Management, Process Improvement, Solution Architecture, Jira (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Stakeholder Management, Data Mining
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