Business analysts fill one of the most unique and complex roles within organizations. In this course, Business Analysis: The Skills and Competencies of Effective Business Analysts, you’ll attain foundational knowledge of a broad array of skills and competencies required to succeed in this role. First, you’ll learn what analytical, creative, and problem solving skills will serve you well as a business analyst. Next, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what behavioral traits effective business analysts exhibit when working with stakeholders. Finally, you’ll discover how to assess and develop the business knowledge, communication skills, leadership and teamwork skills, and technical proficiencies best suited to this role. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge to empower you to master the business analysis profession.
Author Name: Casey Ayers
Author Description:
Casey is an entrepreneurial leader with experience managing projects, analyzing challenges, and designing solutions in healthcare, mobile, digital media, online learning, and more. His Pluralsight courses have helped nearly 1,000,000 professionals gain the skills they need to tackle new challenges and earn globally-recognized certifications, including PMP, CBAP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CompTIA Project+, ICAgile, and more.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills of Effective Business Analysts
  29mins
• Behavioral Traits of Effective Business Analysts
  26mins
• The Value of Business Knowledge to Effective Business Analysts
  17mins
• Communication Skills of Effective Business Analysts
  25mins
• Leadership and Teamwork Skills of Effective Business Analysts
  15mins
• The Technical Skills of Effective Business Analysts
  12mins