Do you feel uncertain in your career and, even though you have experience, you are not sure what to do next? (Especially since every role is just a bit different.)
Are you looking to thrive in a faster-paced environment, see the missing pieces of the puzzle, and ask the right questions at the right time?
Are you frustrated that your management and business users don't understand what you do? And don't participate as fully as you need them to?
If you are ready to organize your work, upgrade your skills, and bring a fresh perspective to your business analysis approach, so you know exactly what to do when on your software projects, I've got the perfect training opportunity for you.
And better yet - there's no reason to wait -
the program starts the day you join so you can get started right away.
When you join The Business Analyst Blueprint®, you’ll receive real-world training in 12 industry-standard techniques and the business analysis process framework, along with practical help, so you can apply what you learn on-the-job and be more successful as a business analyst.
Enrollment is open and your 6-months of access starts the day YOU join. We'd absolutely love to have you join today so we can get started deepening your skills together.
Reduce rework by ensuring all the requirements are captured so fewer changes occur during development. (And you can sleep at night, not worrying that you missed something critical.)
Ensure your project is solving the ACTUAL business needs by asking the right questions upfront and translating business requirements into solution requirements.
Choose the right techniques for your project that help you contribute value more quickly and get your business users to more actively participate.
Build your personal and professional credibility as someone who knows exactly what to do when and has a flexible and adaptable approach - is truly a team player.
Proactively see and communicate the complete picture of what the business analyst needs to do and get a better handle on expectations, even when you have many hats.
I'm your instructor, Laura Brandenburg, and I understand how it feels to be in what seems like a made-up role and be dropped into situations with high expectations and little management support.
Being a business analyst is NOT for the feint of heart. And even though it might feel like you've found the perfect role for your strong communication and problem-solving skills, thriving in such an uncertain career can feel daunting, especially when every role is slightly different.
Since 2008, I've helped thousands of participants from over 60 countries and in hundreds of different industries build their toolkit of tools and techniques they can use in the real world - to be more effective on-the-job and make an immediate difference on their projects.
This is the first time we're offering a on-demand, online version of The Business Analyst Blueprint® AND that first time in several years that I'm directly providing instructor support in an online group setting.
There are a lot of details I have to share about the program - and you can find them when you keep reading through below. But let me just say that it would be an absolute honor to help you build more momentum in your projects AND your career with training you can use IMMEDIATELY on-the-job.
In The Business Analyst Blueprint® self-paced online training program you'll:
(Participants and employers tend to love our learning model because you can fully participate on your own time and schedule, while keeping up with your project commitments. In fact, the goal is that you apply what you are learning right away on-the-job, so the training delivers an immediate return to your organization and helps you elevate yourself professionally.)
(The program starts the day you join.)
(The program starts the day you join so you can get started right away.)
This program is both in-depth and practical. You'll learn foundational business analysis skills that you can apply right away on your software projects and are useful on any type of project and in any type of industry.
Here’s a snapshot of the course material included with The Business Analyst Blueprint® self-paced online training program.
When you have a clear understanding of the business process, you will be able to clarify the business problem to be solved and ensure the technical solution delivers actual value to the business.
Business process analysis is often the first set of models we do when beginning to scope a new project or analyze a feature request or evaluate what the data is telling us about how to improve our organization.
You'll discover:
When you analyze your functional (software) requirements in use cases and visually model them in wireframes, you translate business requirements into technical requirements that provide clear expectations to the technical team.
You'll discover:
You’ll learn how to help business stakeholders make data requirements decisions on data migration, system integration projects, and API projects, even if you don't have a technical background or know how to write SQL. You'll also earn more credibility with developers since you'll be able to talk their language.
You'll gain confidence in the following data modeling techniques:
You’ll learn how to leverage the 8-step business analysis process framework to see the big picture of the business analyst role, get organized from day 1, and know exactly how to get started on a new project.
You'll gain confidence in the following steps:
(The program starts the day you join.)
Multiple formats for your learning style, available anytime, anywhere
You'll be able to complete The Business Analyst Blueprint® self-paced, online training program without the hassle of travel or missing work.
You can work through the course material on your own time and schedule. Materials are provided in multiple formats to suit different learning styles.
You'll receive:
Real-world training
with practical, on-the-job support
so you know exactly what to do
This is not a 3-5-day program where you leave full of theory but no real guidance on how to actually apply what you learned at work.
You'll have 6 months of access to the online course materials and direct access to Laura Brandenburg, along with a supportive group of peers, for practical advice and guidance.
We make the best of the asynchronous, online learning environment to expand your learning and confidence.
Inside the program you'll:
Both the monthly Office Hours calls and the online forums are organized to provide practical help so you can apply what you are learning in the real world. It's like having a coach or peer review to colalborate with on your planning approaches and techniques.
(The program starts the day you join.)
When you join The Business Analyst Blueprint® – the online, self-paced business analysis training program - with direct support from Laura Brandenburg – you’ll learn and apply best practices you can use on ANY type of software project to get business and technology stakeholders on the same page, avoid unnecessary rework, and be sure you are solving the right business problems.
(The program starts the day you join, so you can get started right away, and there is no reason to wait.)
Because right away, you'll start earning more respect, participation, and buy-in from your stakeholders, because you'll know exactly how to engage them and lead them through a structured decision-making process.
You'll feel more confident at work, be able to access an expanded set of job opportunities, and be part of a community of other business analysts who are overcoming similar challenges.
We've packed a lot of value into this program, so let's take a quick look at everything you will receive when you sign up today.
Module 1: Business Process Analysis – Learn how to solve the right problem, document processes and workflows, and facilitate business process improvement sessions (even when you aren't clear on the scope).
Module 2: Use Cases and Wireframes – Learn how to ask better questions about what the solution needs to do, facilitate highly engaging requirements workshops and translate requirements for the technical team, even if you don’t have detailed technical knowledge.
Module 3: Data Modeling – Learn how to map out data flows, data requirements, and data mapping for system integration and system migration projects.
Module 4: The BA Essentials Master Class – Know exactly what to do when, and leverage the 8-step business analysis process framework to manage expectations, contain scope creep, and adopt your practices to a faster paced environment.
Mp4 videos, mp3 audios, and fully formatted full-text PDF transcripts that you can use anytime, anywhere.
Downloadable templates, swipe files, exercises, and work samples so you apply your learning easily.
6-months of online access to the program materials on our learning platform. (With an option to extend access.)
Instructor support from Laura Brandenburg via an online forum (weekly support) and monthly Office Hours calls for the entire 6 months.
A Certificate of Completion when you finish going through all the course content for 36 PDs/CDUs for IIBA® certification or re-certification.
We've helped thousands of course participants in over 60 different countries and in hundreds of different industries learn and apply these best practices on real-world projects and become more successful and effective.
I'd welcome the opportunity to help you as well.
The first step is to register for The Business Analyst Blueprint® training program using the form below. There is both a full pay and payment plan option.
You'll receive immediate access to the course materials and can start going through them right away.
Bring your real-world documents and questions to our monthly Office hours calls or post them in our exclusive online community to receive direct guidance from Laura Brandenburg on what to do next.
(The program starts the day you join.)