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[Become a BA #9] Answers to 9 Questions No One Wants You to Ask

It’s likely you signed up for this e-course because you had some burning questions about what it takes to become a business analyst.

We’ve answered a lot of questions about becoming a BA. But I know you still have more, the kind you want to have answered but find no one to ask. Maybe you also have a few questions you have asked but can’t seem to get a straight answer on. Well, lots of potential BAs email me questions, so I have a pretty good idea what questions you still might have and I’m going to answer them so you don’t have to ask. Since it’s just not in my nature to evade the truth, misrepresent reality, or mislead you in any way, you’ll get a straight answer from me. I promise.

  1. How long will this take?

    Career changes can take up to 3 years. In my experience and from the experiences of those I’ve worked with on their transitions, they can happen much faster with persistence, focus, and a bit of luck. The more you can put yourself in the line of BA opportunities, the more quickly you’ll make the transition.

  2. What does business analyst training cost?

    The average in-person training course ranges from $2000-$3000 before travel costs. Others invest tens of thousands on masters degree programs related to business analysis. But becoming a business analyst does not have to deplete your savings account. If you are willing to be creative and pursue alternative options, you can do this much more cost-effectively and probably more quickly too. It’s about taking ownership for your own career direction and leveraging the right opportunities.

  3. How many entry-level jobs are there?

    Not many. I know one BA who landed an entry-level position with training and support from his employer to grow as a business analyst. And it took him nearly a year of searching to discover this opportunity. Yes, IIBA is working with employers on this and helping them build a career path for new business analysts. But the return on that investment could be years out. Your best course of action is not to simply wait to find an entry-level BA job, but to go out and make this career transition happen.

  4. Will I convince an employer to hire me for an intermediate role without experience?

    If you have a prior connection with the organization and the manager trusts your work, then possibly yes. Otherwise, most likely no, unless they are one of the rare employers looking for entry-level BAs they can groom with an intense training program. However, as we discussed throughout this course, it’s very likely you have more experience than you give yourself credit for so it might be possible for you to position yourself as a qualified intermediate business analyst.

  5. Will I convince an employer to hire me without the domain experience they ask for?

    Again, if you have a prior connection, maybe. But 99% of the time – no. If a manager thinks domain experience is important to their position, even if they are 100% wrong, no candidate, no matter how experienced, is going to convince them otherwise. Check out this post on how industry experience can impact your job search.

  6. What will my first job be like?

    Who knows!!  Seriously, it could be any role within business analysis. It depends on the unique qualifications you bring to the table and how you choose to approach this transition. But honestly, most new BAs find roles that are partial in their scope or working on simpler projects. They might involve more analysis and less elicitation. They might be more like an Assistant to the Senior BA and involve a lot of grunt work. But the flip side is any role in BA is going to accelerate your career change and help you get to where you want to be. Most professionals that find junior-level BA roles quickly transform the role into a more senior-level role, just by making a positive impact to their organization.

  7. Will this be difficult?

    Yes, but more importantly it will be fun! If business analysis is the right career choice for you, then each step that gets you closer to your goal will be fulfilling in and of itself. I’m a firm believer that the easy goals aren’t worth achieving nearly as much as the difficult goals are. What about you?

  8. What is the real value of a certification?

    For independent certifications offered by training companies, not much. It’s your combination of know-how and experience that is going to matter. When it comes to IIBA certifications (the CBAP and the CCBA) that validate knowledge and experience, the value is higher. But neither will independently land you a job. You still need to know how to position yourself as a BA, talk like a BA, and bring forth the most relevant career experiences from your career history.

  9. Why isn’t anyone helping me build BA experiences?

    I don’t know. Our profession needs talented professionals just like you who are ready to succeed as business analysts. But we don’t make it easy to get there. This is a problem I’m going to help you solve. I’ve launched a new learning program to help you discover your inner business analyst and build upon it.

Your Next Step

Thanks again for your participation in this e-course. I hope you are now further along your path to becoming a BA than you were when you started this course 3 weeks ago.

It’s time for your feedback. This survey is three simple questions. I look forward to your honest answers. I have launched a new learning environment which will help professionals like you break down the barriers to becoming a business analyst. But I want to ensure it’s actually going to help.

Click here to complete the short survey.

As always, wishing you the best in business analysis.

Best,

Laura Brandenburg

P.S. You’ll receive a final wrap up email in a few days that will contain a link to download an entire copy of this course, giving you easy access to every lesson and every action step.

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