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 Collaboration56mBusiness Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration
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 Analysts: Interviews1h 21mRequirements Elicitation for Business Analysts: Interviews
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 Tips43mExcel Quick Tips
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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11
Word Essential Training (Microsoft 365)2h 33mWord Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
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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12
PowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365)2h 32mPowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
By: Jess Stratton
Learn how to create, edit, and share professional-looking presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365).
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13
Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals5h 17mData 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 Foundations1h 50mLeadership 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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Communication Foundations (2018)1h 16mCommunication Foundations (2018)
By: Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Build your communication skills. Learn how to communicate more effectively in professional situations, including meetings, email, and presentations.
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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 Communication42mInterpersonal 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, Experienced Program and Project Manager and Business Analyst Founder Facilitated Methods,
Angela Wick
| 2 Million+ Trained | Helping BAs Navigate AI | BA-Cube.com Founder & Host | LinkedIn Learning Instructor
Haydn Thomas
Chief Mindavator | Strategic Professional | Facilitator | Master Capability Builder | Board Member | Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | SDI 2.0 & Hogan360 Facilitator | Security Cleared
Garrick Chow
Senior Staff Instructor @ LinkedIn | Video-based Training Expert
David Rivers
Jess Stratton
Technologist, trainer, coach, podcaster, constant learner
Barton Poulson
#DataIsForDoing • datalab.cc founder • UVU professor • 39x LinkedIn Learning author • 2.3 million learners • LinkedIn Top Voice
Dr. Shirley Davis
Toastmasters Int'l Golden Gavel recipient; Popular LinkedIn Learning author, national board member, Make-A-Wish America. I offer innovative solutions for achieving world class workplace cultures.
Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Through my LinkedIn Learning courses and workshops, I help business professionals get their point across and drive change. || Communication Educator and Coach, LinkedIn Learning Author
Tatiana Kolovou
Teaching Professor @Kelley School of Business | Instructor @LinkedIn Learning - 10M learners | Creator of the “Stronger” Monthly Newsletter and Live Show
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 Coach | Helping Women Be Seen, Heard, Promoted, and PAID | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | Beyond Barriers Founding Member