Career Spotlight: IT Business Analyst (VIDEO)
Want a career that blends your love for technology with your passion for business? Become an IT Business Analyst - the strategic thinkers who keep organizations running smoothly!
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Ever wondered who ensures an organization's technology perfectly aligns with its business goals? Meet the IT Business Analyst—the essential bridge between business operations and cutting-edge digital solutions.
Dive into this exciting career spotlight where we uncover what it takes to thrive in this cross-functional role. From analyzing systems and gathering user requirements to crafting strategic recommendations, the IT Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency and innovation across organizations.
With demand soaring for professionals who blend business savvy with tech expertise, this role offers exciting growth opportunities and an average U.S. salary of $95,000. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or considering a career switch, this could be the perfect path to pursue.
Watch the video now to learn about the skills, responsibilities, and impact you can have as an IT Business Analyst. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and explore the resources below to take the first steps toward this fulfilling career!
professional certificate
IBM Business Analyst
Get job-ready as a Business Analyst. Build the essential skills, technical expertise, and hands-on experience with key business analysis tools
4.8
Beginner level
Average time: 3 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Workflow Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Cleansing, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Systems Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Project Documentation, Risk Analysis, Communication, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Strategic Communication, Microsoft Excel, Tree Maps, IBM Cognos Analytics, Histogram, Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Systems Analysis, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Process, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Process Improvement, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Analytical Skills, Data Entry, Information Privacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Process Analysis, Scope Management, Presentations, Data Presentation, Prioritization, User Story, Dataflow, Data Modeling
professional certificate
Microsoft Business Analyst
Launch your career as a business analyst. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in business analysis in as little as 3 months. No prior experience required to get started.
4.6
Beginner level
Average time: 3 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Excel Formulas, Process Improvement, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Power BI, Gap Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Business Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Visio, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Requirements, Microsoft Power Platform, Agile Methodology, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Data Integration, Workflow Management, Business Intelligence, Automation, Business Process, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Management, Problem Management, Generative AI, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Performance Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Needs Assessment, Process Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Dataflow, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Business Metrics, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Project Risk Management, Waterfall Methodology, Quality Management
specialization
Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP). IIBA-endorsed exam preparation course. 35 IIBA PDUs.
4.7
Intermediate level
Average time: 4 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Prioritization, Business Strategies, Requirements Elicitation, Financial Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Benchmarking, Backlogs, Business Modeling, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Requirements, Business Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Governance, Adaptability, Information Management, Planning, Performance Improvement, Business Process Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Change Requests, Solution Architecture, Data Mining, Interviewing Skills, User Story, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Collaboration, Project Scoping
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