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Business Analysis 101
Master the fundamentals of Business Analysis and launch your career with confidence — no prior experience required.
Created byFemi Royal
Last updated 7/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Define the role of a Business Analyst and explain how it fits within project teams, organisations, and the broader business change lifecycle.
- Gather and document business requirements using structured techniques such as interviews, workshops, use cases, and user stories.
- Analyse and model business processes using tools like process maps, SWOT analysis, and gap analysis to identify problems and recommend improvements.
- Produce core BA artefacts, including a Business Requirements Document (BRD), stakeholder maps, and functional specifications.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders — translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Apply foundational BA frameworks and methodologies, including both Waterfall and Agile approaches, and know when to use each.
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Course content
1 section • 6 lectures • 1h 55m total length
Requirements
- Have a basic familiarity with how businesses or organisations operate (even from a general work or internship experience)
- Can use a computer and access online tools such as Google Docs, Excel, or similar productivity software
- Are curious, analytical, and enjoy solving problems — no technical or coding background is required
- Have a notepad or document tool handy for completing the practical exercises throughout the course
Description
Business Analysis is one of the most in-demand skills in organisations today — yet most professionals stumble into it without a clear roadmap. This course changes that.
Business Analysis 101 is a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to the world of Business Analysis, designed for anyone who wants to understand how organisations define problems, gather requirements, and deliver solutions that actually work.
The course is led by a seasoned BA practitioner with over 10 years of experience in UK Government and the public sector, you will learn not just the theory — but how Business Analysis is practised in the real world, on complex programmes, with real stakeholders.
What you'll learn:
The role of the Business Analyst and where it fits in organisations
How to gather, document, and validate business requirements
Core BA tools and techniques: process mapping, gap analysis, user stories, and more
How to produce professional BA artefacts including BRDs and stakeholder maps
How to work effectively in both Agile and Waterfall environments
Whether you're a career changer, a recent graduate, or a professional looking to formalise your skills, this course gives you a structured, practical foundation to step into Business Analysis with clarity and confidence.
Looking forward to tutoring you on this journey.
Who this course is for:
- Career changers looking to transition into business analysis from fields such as administration, project coordination, customer service, finance, or operations
- Graduates and students in business, management, IT, or social sciences who want a practical foundation in BA before entering the job market
- unior professionals who are already working in adjacent roles (project support, data entry, operations) and want to formalise their skills and move into a BA title
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to apply structured thinking to improve their own business processes and requirements
- Developers, testers, or IT professionals who regularly interact with business stakeholders and want to better understand the BA function and speak its language