Business Analysis 101
 

Business Analysis 101
Published 7/2026
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 1h 55m | Size: 631.45 MB
Master the fundamentals of Business Analysis and launch your career with confidence - no prior experience required.
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.
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