Career Spotlight: IT Business Analyst (VIDEO)

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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!

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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

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Average time: 3 month(s)

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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

(846 ratings)

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Beginner level

Average time: 3 month(s)

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Microsoft Visio, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Formulas and Functions, Preparing Data, Chatbot, Business Process, Power BI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis Concepts, Problem Identification and Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Methods, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Impact Analysis, Gap Analysis, Capability Assessment, Stakeholder Information Gathering, Formulate Business Case, Risk Management, Quality Management, SCRUM, Agile, Project Planning

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Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP). IIBA-endorsed exam preparation course. 35 IIBA PDUs.

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Intermediate level

Average time: 4 month(s)

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Skills you'll build:

Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Evaluation, Business Analysis Planning, Soft Skills Development, Modeling, Change, Risk, analysis, strategy, Elicitation, Decision-Making, Collaboration, Communication, Planning, engagement, Observation, Adaptability, governance, Evaluation, Root Cause, Traceability, Prioritization

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