Business analysts bridge IT and business teams using analytics. They identify business problems and develop solutions. Analysts collect requirements and interact with development teams. They document project findings and build data visualizations
Business analyst processes and documents business processes through data analysis. Ensures business efficiency through knowledge of both IT and business functions. Creates detailed analysis, budgets, forecasts, and defines business requirements
IIBA certifications offer 14-20% salary increase for certified BAs. CBAP requires 7500+ hours experience and 35 hours professional development. CCBA needs 3750 hours experience and 35 hours professional development. ECBA requires 21 hours professional development and code of conduct
Reviews and analyzes business metrics to develop improvement plans. Communicates findings to key stakeholders across departments. Gathers and analyzes business data using analytics tools. Assesses business effectiveness and develops solutions
Requirements analysis identifies and documents user needs for software systems. Process includes gathering, documenting, validating, and creating requirements specification. Requirements analysis is iterative and continues throughout SDLC
Project team is a group of people working together on specific projects. Teams can include employees and external contributors like SMEs. Teams differ from stakeholders who are impacted by or influence projects