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Business Analysis

Jumpstart your career with SkillHat’s Business Analysis program. Learn how to solve complex business problems, define business needs, and translate them into actionable, technical specs using in-demand tools in business analysis.

9 Weeks I Mon 6PM - 8:30PM, Sat 10AM - 12:30PM (EST)

About the Course

Business Analysts are in high demand in today’s business world, where the rate of business change is at its fastest in history. Businesses see improved customer experience and technology as the ultimate catalysts for innovation and competitive advantage. A Business Analyst (BA) facilitates change. As a liaison between the business and technical teams, s/he helps to identify gaps, recommend solutions, and manage Project requirements to completion.

Business Analysts are extremely valuable to high-growth companies because they possess a diverse set of skills such as requirements management, process mapping, user experience design (UX), and financial analysis. SkillHat’s BA program is a student favorite, with a 9.75/10 rating.

94%

Completion Rate

10/10 Student Reviews

30

Number of Students



Courses Structure

Designed to ease transition into Tech

This is an instructor-led cohort program that has been shown to be more effective in guiding aspiring professionals post-training to transition into the role of Business Analyst. This is due in part to our immersive training styles, which include collaboration and teamwork, personalized mentorship and coaching, networking, and our seamless progression into our highly demanded and recommended post-training programs, which include our Tech Accelerator.

Our cohorts are filled with professionals from various parts of the world, primarily North America, and are limited in size to allow us to give more attention, provide a personalized experience, and take note of their strengths as well as address any difficulties they may encouter, while keeping in mind their different time zones, cultures, professions, and years of work experience.

What you'll Learn

Upon completing this course, you will:

Use the most in-demand Business Analyst skill – Requirements Management.

Create and present a strong Business Case based on qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Utilize Excel for Financial Analysis

Create wireframes for web and mobile apps.

Create process maps and customer journey maps.

Control software testing process.

What you’ll Get

Career Coaching Sessions

One month Post Job Support

LinkedIn Optimization

Interview Prep & Resume Review

Access to SkillHat Success Network

Discounted access to the Accelerator

Lifetime access to recorded classes

Access to SkillHat Success Network

Course Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to Business Analysis, Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Define the role of a BA, skill set, tools, regulatory bodies, certification exam, salary, and business domains.

Identify the steps through the SDLC, and the role of a BA within SDLC

Week 2: Requirements Management

Identify common project types and associated stakeholders

Identify best practice requirement planning & elicitation techniques

Define requirements hierarchy

Course Schedule

Week 3: A – Requirements Documentation, B- Process mapping (BPMN), C- Process mapping Design Tools (Asynchronous)

Identify best practice requirements documentation techniques and key sections of a Business Requirements Document

Depict a business process using the appropriate BPMN tools & techniques

Utilize draw.io or equivalent to design a BPMN

Course Schedule

Week 4: Software Prototyping & Software Testing (Part 1)

Demonstrate best practice wireframe and storyboard design

Define the software testing stages

Develop test plan, test cases, test scripts

Assess an implemented system change for conformance with requirement

Week 5: Software Testing (Part 2) & Career Development (Part 1)

Define the software testing stages

Develop test plan, test cases, test scripts.

Assess an implemented system change for conformance with requirements

Network with experienced BAs, HR recruiters & BA Hiring Manager

Network with experienced BAs, HR recruiters & BA Hiring Manager

Course Schedule

Week 6: Homework Review & Business Case development (Part 1 & 2)

Provide homework review

Describe the purpose of a Business case.

Define qualitative & quantitative Business Case elements

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Week 7: Agile Development (Part 1 & 2)

Define the role of a BA / P.O through the agile lifecycle

Week 8: JIRA Masterclass (Self paced + Live) & JIRA Masterclass (Part 2)

Describe how JIRA is utilized by BAs to groom the product backlog

Identify key elements of JIRA U.I

Create a JIRA profile, Roadmap

Document a story in JIRA

Document an effective story acceptance criteria in JIRA

Document effective DOD in JIRA

Demonstrate understanding of how JIRA workflow facilitates a Scrum team (From sprint planning, to execution, review, retro and release)

Cource Schedule

Week 9: Career Development (Part 2)

Complete outstanding classwork

Develop Business Analyst career transition plan

GRC Tools and Technologies| Emerging Technologies in GRC

Examination of the tools and technologies that support GRC activities, including emerging tech trends.

Week 10: GRC Tools and Technologies

Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (ZenGRC, OneTrust, Archer)

Emerging technologies in GRC, including AI and blockchain

GRC Platforms and Tools

Using GRC Tools

Overview and hands-on with popular GRC software.

Integrating Tools Best practices for integrating GRC tools into existing systems.

Week 11: Emerging Technologies in GRC

Emerging technologies in GRC, including AI and blockchain

Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (ZenGRC, OneTrust, Archer)

GRC Platforms and Tools

Using GRC Tools

Integrating Tools Best practices for integrating GRC tools into existing systems.

Professional Development and Certification Preparation

Combine all learned skills to execute a comprehensive Clean Tech data analysis project,from inception to insightful presentation.

Week 12: Career Paths in Cybersecurity GRC

Cybersecurity GRC career paths and job readiness

Preparation for industry certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM)

Exploring Job Roles

Understand various career opportunities within GRC.

Building a Professional Network Strategies for networking and professional development.

Weekly Schedule

Monday

Live Class
6 -8:30 pm EST

Tuesday

Personal Study & Collaboration

Wednesday

Personal Study & Collaboration

Thursday

Personal Study & Collaboration

Friday

Personal Study & Collaboration

Saturday

Live Class
10am -12:30 pm EST

Career Journey Map

🚀 Launch a product in our Accelerator

How do you land a job as a Business Analyst with no experience?

Join the Tech Career Accelerator after you train to gain hands-on experience in a cross-functional product team. Candidates who register for the accelerator along with the Business Analysis course receive a discount on the accelerator

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Tools You'll Learn

Our courses are built around the latest Business Analysis tools that will help you succeed in your career.

Microsoft Visio

Balsamiq

Jira

Book your Seat Ahead of Time

Because our cohorts fill up quickly, we organize multiple cohorts months in advance so you don’t miss out. To guarantee a tailored learning experience, each cohort is selectively limited to 20 students.

Cohort 1

June 30th, 2025

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Cohort 2

September 15th, 2025

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Mon | 6 – 8:30 PM ESTSat | 10 AM – 12:30 PM EST

4 Seats left

Business Analysis Instructor

Canada

Business Analysis Instructor

Canada

Business Analysis Instructor

Canada

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Empowering you to achieve remarkable growth

Our alumni have achieved impressive career growth through our strong network, career coaching, and post-job support, with an average salary increase of up to $45K per year.

SkillHat programs teach all of the elements I look for while looking to hire Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Agile Leaders.

Shaun Six, PMP

President
UTSI International Corporation

The BA course is very extensive. It provides tools, materials & the knowledge to prepare you for a career as a BA. The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging using real - world & relatable experiences to convey the course material.

Bomo Eke - Spiff

Security Analyst
Mobis Parts Canada Corp

I took a 2 month long immersive course in business analysis with SkillHat. I absolutely loved learning about the SDLC and working on projects with my fellow course mates.

Funmibi S.

Program Officer
Natural Resources Canada

I am very happy I decided to start the Business Analysis course with SkillHat. The instructors are very knowledgeable, positioning me to land a new Business Analyst job within 2 months of graduation.

Shadai Reid

IT Consultant
Bounteou

I'm happy to share that I've obtained a new certification in Business Analysis from SkillHat! I am extremely excited about this achievement as I have always wanted to transition into Tech from Engineering, and SkillHat has made that a reality.

Damilare Odusanya

ERP Business Analyst
ST. Lawrence College

SkillHat programs are because the instructors are knowledgeable and patient. I have elevated my Business Analysis and Product Management Skills.

Raphael Ndubu

Product Owner
Altera Digital Health

I recommend the SkillHat programs highly. Leveraging the same principles taught by the Instructor team, I have continued to find success in my Project Leadership roles.

Olufunbi Falayi

Senior Programer Manager
Amazon

As I reflect on my accomplishments in the past year, pushing myself outside my comfort zone by taking the project management and scrum course ranks high on my list. It has been a pleasure navigating this new path with the entire SkillHat team, and I am so grateful for their support.

Kanyinsola Onafuye

This course sharpened my competency in Waterfall and Agile methodologies, allowing me to draw from my experience, providing more real life case studies, practical challenges and topped off with a final exam. I will like to thank SkillHat for making this an experience to remember.

Wole Ogunwale

Product Manager
SkillHat

I am happy to share that I am starting a new position as Assistant Project Coordinator. Thanks to the SkillHat team. I do not take this for granted.

Bukola Bamidele - Aina

Technical Project Coordinator
Citi

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Business Analysis Career Opportunities

Industries

Business analysts are not crucial for consultancies, but they are necessary in many industries like:

Technology

Financial Services

Health Care

Retail & E-commerce

Logistics

Human Resources and many more

Roles

Business Analysis skills can be used to fill the following roles:

Business Analyst

Business Consultant

Product Owner

Process Architect

Business Process Analyst

After this program, you will be able to take on any of these job titles.

Salary Expectations

Business Analyst salaries in Canada range from CA$73,825 to CA$92,018 according to Glassdoor.

According to Glassdoor the salary range for a Business Analyst in the United States is between $81,559 and $101,183 per year.


Flexible & Affordable Pricing

Opt for one-time payments or embrace financial flexibility with Affirm. Enjoy the freedom of monthly payments for up to 24 months, giving you the flexibility you desire and the control you deserve.

One - Time Payment

Total Amount

$5,080

Business Analysis

$3,100

Tech Career Accelerator

$3,000

1-on-1 Career Coaching Session

$1,300

Total Amount

$7,400

Bundle Discount

-$2,320

Grand Total

$5,080

Pay in CanadaPay in USA

Installments Payment

Total Amount

$5,080

Click on this logo  AFFIRM  at checkout for installment options

Grand Total

$5,080

Pay in CanadaPay in USA

One - Time Payment

Total Amount

$3,100

Course Fee

$3,100

1 on 1 Career Coaching Session

$1,300

Total Amount

$4,400

Bundle Discount

-$1,300

Grand Total

$3,100

Pay in CanadaPay in USA

Installments Payment

Total Amount

$3,100

Click on this logo  AFFIRM  at checkout for installment options

Grand Total

$3,100

Pay in CanadaPay in USA

One - Time Payment

Total Amount

$3,500

GRC Internship

$3,500

1 on 1 Career Coaching

$1,300

Total Amount

$4,800

Bundle Discount

-$1,300

Grand Total

$3,500

Pay in CanadaPay in USA

Installments Payment

Total Amount

$3,500

Click on this logo  AFFIRM  at checkout for installment options

Grand Total

$3,500

Pay in CanadaPay in USA


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I include this Business Analysis Certification on my resume?

Without a doubt! This Business Analysis Certification can be added to your CV or resume.

Can someone outside the US or Canada enroll into the programs?

Yes! We accommodate students from around the world enrolled in our programs

Are you an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider?

Yes, we are an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider

What distinguishes a Business Analyst from a Project Manager?

The Business Analyst helps enable a business change, by managing requirements. H/she ensures that the product is built in accordance with the specifications. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that the product is delivered on time and within budget.

How can I become certified as a business analyst?

The Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) designation is conferred by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). Our Business Analysis course adheres to the most recent IIBA Body of Knowledge (BABOK®). As the BABOK changes, we will continue to update our courses.

Can you help me land a Business Analyst job?

Yes! We guarantee if you follow our process you will land a job.

What if I miss a class?

All classes are recorded live so you can play back. We encourage joining the live class, as we collaborate in our interactive class sessions.

Do I have to know how to code?

No, you do not need to have coding experience to join this course.

Do I need to write the IIBA professional exam after the course to get a job?

No, with the skills you gain in the class, you can function effectively in the role of a Business Analyst. However, we encourage you to take the professional exams and get the certifications such as the CBAP, or CSPO.

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