In this learning path, you can learn all the skills to gather, document, and analyze business needs and requirements and become a successful business analyst.
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Develop basic business analyst skills required for this role.
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Demonstrate technical skills to execute effectively.
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Build leadership and communication skills to excel and advance.
Courses
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1
What Is Business Analysis?21mWhat Is Business Analysis?
By: Laura Paton
Business analysis is often used to refer to a profession, a competency, and the discipline of performing business research. This course gives an overview of all three areas.
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2
Building a Successful Business Analysis Career1h 4mBuilding a Successful Business Analysis Career
By: Laura Paton
Learn to build a successful business analysis career in three phases: strategize, plan, and take action.
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3
Business Analysis Foundations1h 25mBusiness Analysis Foundations
By: Greta Blash
Learn the foundations of business analysis. Explore the role of the business analyst and the BA process, from conducting a needs assessment to release planning.
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4
Agile Requirements Foundations1h 43mAgile Requirements Foundations
By: Angela Wick
Learn how agile impacts the business analyst (BA) role and the requirements discovery process.
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5
Business Benefits Realization Foundations1h 10mBusiness Benefits Realization Foundations
By: Laura Paton
Get introduced to business benefits realization, a practical way to ensure high-valued projects and programs are selected and their benefits are achieved and sustained long-term.
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6
Business Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration (2018)56mBusiness Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration (2018)
By: Angela Wick
Business analysts and project managers need to work together to get successful results. Learn collaboration techniques for each stage of the project management process.
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Requirements Elicitation and Analysis1h 22mRequirements Elicitation and Analysis
By: Angela Wick
Explore how to leverage elicitation and analysis techniques to define great requirements. Learn why these techniques are important and how to tailor them to your project.
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Business Analysis Foundations: Business Process Modeling1h 18mBusiness Analysis Foundations: Business Process Modeling
By: Haydn Thomas
Explore the benefits of using business process modeling to make sense of your company's business activities, including commonly used process modeling diagrams and how to use them.
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Requirements Elicitation for Business Analysis: Stakeholder Conversations1h 18mRequirements Elicitation for Business Analysis: Stakeholder Conversations
By: Angela Wick
Learn when and how to conduct interviews with users and project stakeholders to identify project requirements.
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10
Excel Quick Tips (2023)43mExcel Quick Tips (2023)
By: Garrick Chow
Get quick, bite-sized answers that tell you exactly what you want to know about working with Microsoft Excel.
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Word Essential Training (Microsoft 365) (2023)2h 33mWord Essential Training (Microsoft 365) (2023)
By: David Rivers
Get the most out of the Microsoft 365 subscription version of Word. Learn how to create, format, share, and print a wide variety of documents using this application.
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PowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365)2h 44mPowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
By: Jess Stratton
Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 to create, edit, and share professional-looking presentations with ease.
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13
Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals5h 24mData Science Foundations: Fundamentals
By: Barton Poulson
Get an accessible, nontechnical overview of data science, covering the vocabulary, skills, jobs, tools, and techniques of the field.
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14
Leadership Foundations2h 5mLeadership Foundations
By: Dr. Shirley Davis
Learn what it takes to lead with confidence, integrity, and agility. Explore the critical skills and competencies that drive value in organizations and inspire top performance.
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15
Business Analysis Foundations: Communication1h 8mBusiness Analysis Foundations: Communication
By: Laura Paton
Learn key communication skills that will directly improve business analysis deliverables and performance.
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16
Communication within Teams44mCommunication within Teams
By: Daisy Lovelace
Learn how to cultivate the communication practices of high-performing teams. Discover how to establish a team charter, communicate in different settings, and more.
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17
Interpersonal Communication48mInterpersonal Communication
By: Dorie Clark
Learn strategies that can help you master your interpersonal communication skills in the workplace.
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18
Negotiation Foundations1h 5mNegotiation Foundations
By: Lisa Gates
Learn core negotiation skills to get win-win outcomes every time.
Instructors
Laura Paton
Business Analysis Thought Leader, Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Author, Practitioner. Author/Instructor at LinkedIn Learning
Greta Blash
LinkedIn Author, Speaker, Trainer | PMP, PgMP, CBAP, PMI-ACP
Angela Wick
| 2+ Million Trained | Helping BAs Navigate AI | BA-Cube.com Founder & Host | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | CBAP, PMP, PBA | ICP-ACC
Haydn Thomas
Chief Mindavator | Strategic Professional | Facilitator | Master Capability Builder | Board Member | Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | Transition & Machinery of Government Leader | SDI 2.0 & Hogan360 Facilitator
Garrick Chow
Helping people master technology | Educator | Content Strategist | Tech Communicator | Trusted Voice in Learning | Veteran Course Creator
David Rivers
Jess Stratton
Technologist, trainer, author, podcaster, constant learner
Barton Poulson
datalab.cc founder • professor of psychological science • 42x linkedin learning author • 2.5 million learners • linkedin top voice
Dr. Shirley Davis
Global leadership expert, Popular LinkedIn Learning author, Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award recipient; National board member. I offer innovative solutions for developing high performing leaders and winning workplaces
Daisy Lovelace
Associate Professor of the Practice & Executive Director, Management Communication Center at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University | [In]structor at LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com
Dorie Clark
Columbia Business Prof; WSJ Bestselling Author; Ranked #1 Communication Coach; 3x Top 50 Business Thinker in World - Thinkers50
Lisa Gates
Leadership + Career Development Coach | I Use My Toolbox of Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Storytelling to Help People Be Seen, Heard, Promoted, and PAID | LinkedIn Learning Instructor