Certification required
Foundations of Project Management
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Agile Methodologies: Learn about Agile practices and consider obtaining a Certified Scrum
Master
(CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification if your workplace adopts Agile.
Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA)
Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC):
Key Tools for Business Analysts:
1. Excel: Essential for data analysis, creating reports, and financial modelling.
2. SQL: Helps in querying databases, extracting data, and generating insights.
3. JIRA/Confluence: Used for Agile project management and documentation.
4. Tableau/Power BI: For data visualization and business intelligence reporting.
5. MS Visio/Lucid chart: For process mapping and flowcharting.
6. Any BPM tool (e.g., Bizagi, Appian): Useful for process modelling and workflow
management.
7. ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle): Gaining knowledge in ERP platforms can help if you're
working with business processes.
8. UML Tools: For modelling use cases and business processes (e.g., Star UML, Enterprise
Architect).
Important Certifications:
1. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP): This certification is highly regarded for
experienced BAs. ( 3yrs valid ) -
2. PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis): A project management-oriented certification
with a focus on business analysis.
3. Agile Certifications:
o Certified Scrum Master (CSM): Useful if your company uses Agile methodologies.
o Agile Analysis Certification (AAC): Specifically designed for Business Analysts
working in Agile environments.
4. Lean Six Sigma: Helps in improving process efficiency, which can be valuable in billing and
process optimization roles.
5. Data Analytics Certifications:
o Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate: For building foundational data skills.
o Power BI/ Tableau certifications: To enhance your data visualization skills.
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