90 Days
Roadmap
FOR BUSINESS ANALYST
Created by - Tejas Bhale
90 Day Business Analyst Job Roadmap
Overview
This comprehensive guide will transform you from a Business Analyst aspirant to a job-ready
professional in 90 days. The roadmap is divided into three phases: Foundation Building (Days
1-30), Skill Enhancement & Portfolio Development (Days 31-60), and Job Hunting & Interview
Mastery (Days 61-90).
Phase 1: Foundation Building (Days 1-30)
Week 1-2: Understanding the Business Analyst Role
Days 1-3: Role Clarity
● Research BA job descriptions across different industries
● Understand various BA types: Systems BA, Process BA, Data BA, Product BA
● Learn about BA responsibilities: requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder
management
● Study the BA career progression path
Days 4-7: Industry Landscape
● Research top companies hiring BAs in your target location
● Understand salary ranges and compensation packages
● Identify industry-specific BA requirements (Finance, Healthcare, Technology, etc.)
● Create a target company list (20-30 companies)
Days 8-14: Core Knowledge Foundation
● Study business analysis fundamentals
● Learn about SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
● Understand Agile and Waterfall methodologies
● Study basic project management concepts
● Learn about stakeholder analysis and management
Week 3-4: Essential Skills Development
Days 15-21: Technical Skills
● SQL Fundamentals : Complete online SQL course (Codecademy, W3Schools, or
SQLBolt)
● Excel Mastery : Advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools
● Data Visualization: Introduction to Tableau or Power BI
● Process Mapping : Learn Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.io
Days 22-30: Soft Skills & Business Acumen
● Communication skills: Practice written and verbal communication
● Critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
● Basic finance and accounting concepts
● Industry knowledge in your target sector
● Requirements elicitation techniques
Phase 2: Skill Enhancement & Portfolio Development
(Days 31-60)
Week 5-6: Advanced Technical Skills
Days 31-35: Tools Mastery
● JIRA: Create account, learn ticket creation, workflow management
● Confluence: Documentation and collaboration
● MicrosoftProject : Basic project planning
● Wire-framingtools : Balsamiq, Figma, or Mockplus
Days 36-42: Certification Preparation Choose one certification to pursue:
● IIBA ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis)
● PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)
● CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) - if you have experience
● Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC)
Week 7-8: Portfolio Development
Days 43-49: Project Creation Create 2-3 portfolio projects:
Project 1: Process Improvement Analysis
● Select a real-world process (e.g., online shopping, restaurant ordering)
● Document current state using process maps
● Identify pain points and inefficiencies
● Propose future state with improvements
● Create cost-benefit analysis
Project 2: Requirements Documentation
● Choose a hypothetical software project
● Write comprehensive Business Requirements Document (BRD)
● Create functional requirements
● Develop user stories with acceptance criteria
● Design mockups/wireframes
Project 3: Data Analysis Project
● Find public dataset (Kaggle, government data)
● Perform data analysis using Excel/SQL
● Create visualizations and dashboards
● Present insights and recommendations
Days 50-56: Professional Presence
● Create/update LinkedIn profile with BA keywords
● Build GitHub portfolio showcasing your projects
● Design a simple personal website/portfolio
● Write thought leadership articles on LinkedIn
Week 8: Mock Interviews & Networking
Days 57-60: Interview Preparation
● Practice common BA interview questions
● Prepare STAR method responses
● Conduct mock interviews with friends/mentors
● Record yourself answering questions
● Join BA communities and forums
Phase 3: Job Hunting & Interview Mastery (Days 61-90)
Week 9-10: Job Application Strategy
Days 61-65: Resume & Cover Letter Optimization
● Create multiple resume versions for different BA roles
● Use ATS-friendly formatting and keywords
● Write compelling cover letter templates
● Get resume reviewed by BA professionals
● Create a tracking spreadsheet for applications
Days 66-70: Application Blitz
● Apply to 10-15 jobs daily
● Customize each application
● Follow up on applications after 1 week
● Apply through multiple channels: company websites, job boards, recruiters
● Set up Google Alerts for new BA job postings
Week 11: Networking & Referrals
Days 71-75: Network Building
● Reach out to BAs on LinkedIn (5-10 daily)
● Attend virtual BA meetups and webinars
● Join professional associations (IIBA local chapters)
● Connect with recruiters specializing in BA roles
● Ask for informational interviews
Days 76-77: Referral Strategy
● Leverage your network for referrals
● Reconnect with former colleagues
● Use alumni networks from your school
● Engage with employees at target companies
Week 12: Interview Excellence
Days 78-84: Interview Preparation
● Master different interview formats:
○ Phone/video screening
○ Technical assessment
○ Case study presentation
○ Panel interviews
○ Final round with stakeholders
Days 85-90: Final Preparation & Follow-up
● Perfect your elevator pitch
● Prepare thoughtful questions for interviewers
● Practice salary negotiation
● Create a 30-60-90 day plan template
● Develop a systematic follow-up process
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