Prepare for a career in the high demand field of business analysis. The business analysis skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a business analyst. This program also prepares you for a variety of entry-level roles that require data-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.

This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

It typically takes 3 months to complete the 6 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of business analysis and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

· Proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and documenting business issues with diverse techniques.

· Skills in business process modeling and data visualization using Microsoft Excel.

· Capability in conducting assessments and validating solutions against requirements.

· Effective communication and change management strategies.

You’ll also be prepared to take the Microsoft PL-900 exam: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.