Specialization in Business Analysis

About This Program

A business analyst is the quintessential problem solver. The business analyst's job is to distill problems into their root causes so an organization can find meaningful solutions. These solutions can impact all aspects of the business, including processes, technologies, metrics and people. To be effective, a business analyst must have strong critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, as well as the technical and interpersonal savvy to facilitate change across an organization.

In this two-course specialization program, you’ll learn the day-to-day methodology of the business analyst. We’ll cover the core knowledge areas and vocabulary that business analysts use in their work. Drawing from real-world examples, you’ll define an organizational business problem and gather requirements, then develop and implement solutions. You’ll learn how to select the solution that best addresses business objectives while reducing risk and develop the business case for change. And you’ll complement your industry knowledge with communication strategies that will help you resolve conflicts and build consensus.

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Designed For

Business, nonprofit and public administration professionals who want to get started or advance in the field of business analysis.

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Skills You'll Gain

• Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)
• Requirements elicitation
• Requirements prioritization
• Root cause analysis
• Business case analysis and development
• Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
• Analysis documentation
• Digital strategy development
• Consulting skills
• Generative AI prompts for business analysis scenarios

Get Hands-On Experience

You'll take part in group and individual projects that simulate typical business analysis problems.

Earn Digital Badges

You can earn a digital achievement badge for successfully completing this program, as well as a separate badge for each course. These badges can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.

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This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.