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What makes this new?
Unlike every other training course you will have come across this programme gets you to do Business Analysis in the real world - your world - on a real project - your project!
- follow a structured modular programme being mentored by a highly experienced business analyst and you complete the analysis on one of your current projects.
- work at your pace in your workplace to your schedule - distance learning gives you complete control.

The core idea

Develop your Business Analysis skills at your own pace, experience doing Business Analysis in the real world, wherever you are, with your personal expert BA mentor and complete a project you are working on.

The core product

An on-line modular programme utilising a framework that underpins all Business Analysis. The 'case study' for the programme is your current project which you work on with a named personal mentor who stays with you for the whole programme.

Each training module consists of:

  • an introduction scoping out what you need to do in that module
  • an assignment to be completed using your existing project as the subject matter
  • templates for documenting the products of your analysis

When you have completed a training module send it to your personal Business Analyst mentor for review from a Business Analysis perspective. They will work with you to fully develop and complete the module before progressing to the next to ensure the quality of your final deliverables.

Who should be interested in this?
Anyone at any point in their Business Analysis career anywhere in the world. As your mentor will be a highly experienced Business Analyst you can work at the level you want to, at the pace you set and focus on the areas you have interest in.

What are the principles of the training programme?
- Work at the level of expertise that suits you – from absolute beginner to seasoned professional.
- The best way to develop your Business Analysis skills is in the real world on a real project - your project.
- The best speed to develop your Business Analysis skills at is your speed.
- It’s easier to develop your Business Analyst skills best when working alongside someone who is an expert Business Analyst – your mentor!
- You work best when you are in control: do as much (or as little!) of the programme as you like.
- If you are not completely satisfied with any module then your fees will be refunded. Please see Terms & Conditions

Other things you might be interested in...

- download the modules first 3 modules for free
- read our articles

- order ISEB Certificate in Requirements Engineering JEEP pack - no longer available by order of ISEB/BCS - their reasons explained here.
- order ISEB Certificate in Modelling Business Processes JEEP pack - no longer available by order of ISEB/BCS - their reasons explained here.
Revised versions of the above manuals now available here.
- order "Prepare for your certificate in Strategic Business Analysis" - a useful exam revision aid for exams like the ISEB/BCS Business Analysis Essentials or any other exam covering the approach to the investigation and improvement of business situations with a view to developing effective, feasible business solutions - available here.

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