Foundational track · No coding required

Junior Business Analyst

12 weeks · 4 portfolio projects · job-ready foundations for entry-level and intermediate BA roles

12 weeks

4 projects

Portfolio

Team-based

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Tuition

Junior BA

This page · 12-week program

$1,299.00

Senior BA

14-week advanced track

$1,899.00

Next cohort: See cohorts below

Typical cohort size: up to 20 students

A 12-week cohort for career changers and early professionals who want structured BA training without the senior capstone intensity. Two live sessions per week, hands-on assignments, team-based projects, and a graduation portfolio built for junior and intermediate BA interviews.

Program structure

At a glance

12 weeks · 24 live sessions · 4 projects · portfolio & interview prep

Duration

12 weeks

Schedule

2 live sessions/week × 2–3 hours (24 sessions total)

Contact hours

~48–56 live hours + ~160–180 total student hours

Learning format

Day 1: concepts & frameworks · Day 2: hands-on workshops & project work

Homework

~8–10 hours per week

Weekly commitment

~12–14 hours per week

Outcomes

What you'll achieve

Foundational skills and portfolio evidence for junior and intermediate BA roles.

Build foundational BA skills: problem statements, stakeholder analysis, user stories, process models, RTMs, and BRD/SRS documentation

Complete 4 progressive team projects with real-world scenarios — checkout improvement, process redesign, Agile delivery, and solution evaluation

Master entry-level tools: Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, Lucidchart, and Draw.io

Practice Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, wireframing, UAT support, and defect triage

Graduate with a professional BA portfolio, optimized resume, LinkedIn profile, and mock-interview experience

Align with BABOK entry-level competencies and ECBA certification preparation

Competencies

Learning outcomes

Aligned with BABOK entry-level competencies and ECBA preparation.

BA foundations

Explain the BA role across Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid SDLCs
Apply BABOK-aligned techniques for needs analysis and solution evaluation
Write clear problem statements, business objectives, and success metrics
Conduct root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone) and SWOT assessments

Requirements

Run elicitation techniques: interviews, workshops, surveys, and observation
Author user stories with INVEST criteria and testable acceptance criteria
Create use case diagrams, story maps, and MVP scope definitions
Build and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

Process & quality

Document AS-IS and TO-BE processes with BPMN-style diagrams
Prioritize requirements using MoSCoW and value vs effort frameworks
Facilitate validation workshops and manage scope change
Support UAT with test scenarios, test cases, and defect logs

Agile delivery

Map business objectives to Epics, Features, and User Stories
Participate in Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement
Create wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes for requirements validation
Collaborate effectively with developers, QA, and senior BAs

Career readiness

Facilitate stakeholder meetings with structured agendas and notes
Handle difficult conversations and ambiguous requirements
Present capstone work with professional BA storytelling
Prepare for junior/intermediate BA interviews using the STAR method

Portfolio

4 progressive projects

Team-based case studies from stakeholder analysis through capstone presentation.

Project 1Weeks 2–3E-commerce

E-Commerce Checkout Improvement

Stakeholder & requirements foundation · Entry-level — stakeholder mapping through user stories and use cases

Junior BA on a checkout conversion initiative: define the problem, map stakeholders, and document initial requirements

Deliverables

Business problem statement and business objectives
Stakeholder register, power–interest grid, and RACI matrix
User stories with acceptance criteria
Use case diagram and user story map

Key challenges

Identify the right stakeholders for a cross-functional checkout initiative
Translate business pain into testable user stories
Balance speed with enough documentation for dev and QA partners

Stakeholder analysisProblem definitionUser story writingUse case modeling

Project 2Weeks 4–6B2B operations

Order-to-Cash Process Improvement

Process modeling & requirements documentation · Intermediate foundations — AS-IS/TO-BE, RTM, and BRD authoring

Junior BA documenting and improving an order-to-cash flow with validated, prioritized requirements

Deliverables

AS-IS process diagram with issues and risks
Validated and prioritized requirement list (MoSCoW)
Requirements Traceability Matrix and change control log
BRD or SRS with business rules and decision tables

Key challenges

Model a real process without over-simplifying handoffs
Run a requirements validation workshop with conflicting stakeholders
Keep traceability as scope evolves

BPMN-style process modelingRequirements validationRTM maintenanceBRD/SRS writing

Project 3Weeks 7–9Technology

Agile Product Feature Delivery

Agile delivery & quality support · Agile team collaboration — backlog, UX validation, and UAT

Junior BA supporting an Agile squad: refine backlog, validate UX, and support UAT

Deliverables

Epic / feature / story hierarchy with acceptance criteria
Wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes
Requirements walkthrough notes and feedback log
Test scenarios, test cases, UAT notes, and defect log

Key challenges

Keep backlog items INVEST-ready under sprint pressure
Facilitate prototype walkthroughs that surface real gaps
Support business users during UAT without owning QA sign-off

Agile requirementsWireframing & prototypingUAT supportDefect triage participation

Project 4Weeks 10–12Cross-industry capstone

Solution Evaluation & Professional Portfolio (Capstone)

KPIs, ethics & job readiness capstone · Capstone — metrics, ethics, portfolio, and live presentation

Junior BA defining success metrics, navigating ethical dilemmas, and presenting a consolidated BA portfolio

Deliverables

Solution evaluation plan with KPI definitions
Benefits realization outline
Professional BA resume and LinkedIn optimization
Capstone case study, portfolio, and live presentation

Key challenges

Define KPIs that tie requirements to measurable outcomes
Discuss ethical trade-offs using IIBA Code of Ethical Conduct
Present BA work clearly to hiring managers in under 15 minutes

KPI & benefits thinkingBA ethics & compliance awarenessPortfolio assemblyInterview preparation

Career

Roles & salary ranges

Typical outcomes for junior and intermediate BA roles after graduation.

Roles you'll be prepared for

Junior Business Analyst
Associate Business Analyst
Business Systems Analyst (entry-level)
Requirements Analyst
Agile Business Analyst
BA Consultant (graduate programs)

Expected salary ranges

United States: $65,000 – $85,000
Canada: $58,000 – $78,000 CAD
United Kingdom: £38,000 – £52,000
Australia: $72,000 – $95,000 AUD

Ranges vary by location, industry, and prior experience.

Fit

Is this program for you?

Good fit

Career changers targeting entry-level or intermediate BA roles
Recent graduates who want structured, mentor-led BA training
Professionals with 0–2 years of experience who need portfolio evidence
Team members moving from QA, support, or operations into business analysis
Learners who want Agile and Waterfall exposure before committing to the Senior BA track

Not the right fit

Experienced BAs seeking board-level capstones and migration/compliance depth (see Senior BA)
Learners who cannot commit ~12–14 hours per week including homework
Anyone expecting a senior salary outcome without prior workplace experience
Students who want a code-heavy bootcamp — this program is analysis and delivery focused

Graduation

What you'll leave with

Portfolio of assignments and project artifacts across 4 case studies

Stakeholder registers, RTMs, process diagrams, user stories, and BRD/SRS samples

Wireframes, test cases, and UAT support documentation

Professional resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview prep materials

Certificate of completion with 48 PD hours (IIBA/PMI eligible)

Clear pathway to the Senior BA program when you are ready to advance

Curriculum

12-week breakdown

Day 1: concepts · Day 2: hands-on workshops and assignments.

Business Analysis Foundations & Career Readiness

Foundations

Assignment 1: BA Career & Role Reflection (Word document) · Assignment 2: Business Problem & SWOT Analysis (Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

Introduction to Business Analysis, BA roles and responsibilities, BABOK framework overview, BA vs Project Manager vs Product Owner, and BA career paths across industries.

Day 2 — hands-on

In-class activities: Thinking Like a BA and Business Problem Analysis. Assignments: BA Career Reflection and Business Problem & SWOT Analysis.

Key outputs

Assignment 1: BA Career & Role Reflection (Word document) · Assignment 2: Business Problem & SWOT Analysis (Word document)

Enterprise & Strategy Analysis & Stakeholder Management

Foundations

Project 1: E-Commerce Checkout Improvement

Assignment 3: Stakeholder Analysis & Problem Definition (Word document) · Project 1: Business Problem Statement

Day 1 — concepts

Enterprise analysis fundamentals, identifying business needs and opportunities, gap analysis, root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams), and writing clear problem statements.

Day 2 — hands-on

Root cause analysis activity, Project 1 kickoff (E-Commerce Checkout Improvement), stakeholder role play, and assignments on stakeholder analysis.

Key outputs

Assignment 3: Stakeholder Analysis & Problem Definition (Word document) · Project 1: Business Problem Statement

Requirements Elicitation, User Stories & Use Cases

Foundations

Assignment 5: User Stories & Acceptance Criteria (Word document) · Assignment 6: Use Cases & Story Mapping (Word document + diagram exports)

Day 1 — concepts

Requirements fundamentals (business, functional, non-functional), elicitation techniques (interviews, workshops, surveys), writing user stories with INVEST criteria, and defining acceptance criteria.

Day 2 — hands-on

User story writing practice, use case diagram creation, user story mapping exercises, and assignments on requirements documentation.

Key outputs

Assignment 5: User Stories & Acceptance Criteria (Word document) · Assignment 6: Use Cases & Story Mapping (Word document + diagram exports)

Process Modeling (AS-IS & TO-BE) & Requirements Validation

Requirements & process

Project 2: Process Improvement

Assignment: AS-IS Process Documentation (Word document + diagram export) · Assignment: Requirements Validation & Prioritization (Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

Process modeling fundamentals, AS-IS vs TO-BE analysis, BPMN-style process documentation, identifying process gaps and improvements, and Project 2 kickoff.

Day 2 — hands-on

AS-IS process modeling, requirements validation workshops, prioritization role play, and assignments on process documentation and requirements validation.

Key outputs

Assignment: AS-IS Process Documentation (Word document + diagram export) · Assignment: Requirements Validation & Prioritization (Word document)

Requirements Traceability, Change Control & Agile Artifacts

Requirements & process

Assignment: RTM & Change Control (Excel + Word document) · Assignment: Agile Artifacts (Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) creation and maintenance, change control and scope management, and using Excel for BA documentation and tracking.

Day 2 — hands-on

RTM building exercises, change control scenarios, backlog refinement practice, and assignments on traceability and Agile artifacts.

Key outputs

Assignment: RTM & Change Control (Excel + Word document) · Assignment: Agile Artifacts (Word document)

Functional Decomposition, Business Rules & BRD/SRS Writing

Requirements & process

Assignment: Functional Decomposition & Business Rules (Word document) · Assignment: BRD/SRS Writing (Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

Functional decomposition techniques, business rules documentation, decision tables for complex logic, and structured analysis approaches.

Day 2 — hands-on

Functional decomposition exercises, business rules and decision table creation, documentation workshops, and assignments on BRD/SRS writing.

Key outputs

Assignment: Functional Decomposition & Business Rules (Word document) · Assignment: BRD/SRS Writing (Word document)

Agile Fundamentals & Writing Agile Requirements

Agile & quality

Project 3: Agile Feature Delivery

Assignment: Agile Requirements (Word document) · Project 3: Epic/Feature/Story Hierarchy

Day 1 — concepts

Agile principles and values, Agile vs Waterfall, BA role in Scrum teams, Agile ceremonies and artifacts, and supporting Agile delivery.

Day 2 — hands-on

Agile vs Waterfall comparison, Scrum ceremonies simulation, Project 3 kickoff, Epic/Feature/Story creation workshops, and assignments on Agile requirements.

Key outputs

Assignment: Agile Requirements (Word document) · Project 3: Epic/Feature/Story Hierarchy

UX Fundamentals, Wireframing & Prototyping for BAs

Agile & quality

Assignment: Wireframing (Wireframe files + Word document) · Assignment: Prototyping & Walkthrough (Prototype files + Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

UX principles for BAs, UX vs UI distinction, identifying usability issues, translating requirements into wireframes, and collaborating with designers.

Day 2 — hands-on

Wireframing workshops, prototype creation, requirements walkthrough simulations, and assignments on UX and prototyping.

Key outputs

Assignment: Wireframing (Wireframe files + Word document) · Assignment: Prototyping & Walkthrough (Prototype files + Word document)

Testing, UAT & BA Support for Quality

Agile & quality

Assignment: Test Scenarios & Test Cases (Word document) · Project 3: Test Scenarios

Day 1 — concepts

Testing fundamentals, QA vs UAT distinction, BA responsibilities in testing, writing test scenarios and test cases, and maintaining requirements traceability.

Day 2 — hands-on

Test scenario writing, UAT execution simulation, defect triage exercises, and assignments on testing and quality assurance.

Key outputs

Assignment: Test Scenarios & Test Cases (Word document) · Project 3: Test Scenarios

Solution Evaluation, KPIs & BA Ethics

Career readiness

Project 4: Solution Evaluation & KPIs

Assignment: Solution Evaluation (Word document) · Assignment: Ethics & Compliance (Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

Solution evaluation fundamentals, defining success metrics and KPIs, evaluating solution outcomes, benefits realization, and BA role after solution delivery.

Day 2 — hands-on

KPI definition exercises, Project 4 kickoff, ethical dilemma scenarios, compliance awareness activities, and assignments on solution evaluation and ethics.

Key outputs

Assignment: Solution Evaluation (Word document) · Assignment: Ethics & Compliance (Word document)

Advanced BA Soft Skills & Job Readiness

Career readiness

Assignment: Facilitation & Communication (Word document) · Assignment: Resume & Interview Prep (Resume + Word document)

Day 1 — concepts

Advanced communication and facilitation skills, handling difficult stakeholders, facilitating workshops and meetings, and managing ambiguity in BA work.

Day 2 — hands-on

Facilitation practice, resume writing workshops, mock interviews, and assignments on soft skills and job readiness.

Key outputs

Assignment: Facilitation & Communication (Word document) · Assignment: Resume & Interview Prep (Resume + Word document)

Capstone Preparation, Presentations & Graduation

Career readiness

Capstone & graduation

Capstone Project: Complete BA Case Study · Capstone Project: Professional BA Portfolio

Day 1 — concepts

Capstone project expectations, consolidating BA artifacts, structuring professional BA portfolio, and preparing for confident presentation of BA work.

Day 2 — hands-on

Portfolio review, presentation practice, capstone presentations, feedback sessions, and graduation reflection.

Key outputs

Capstone Project: Complete BA Case Study · Capstone Project: Professional BA Portfolio

Program highlights

Team-based projects

Work in teams of 2–4 on realistic case studies with instructor feedback.

Day 1 / Day 2 rhythm

Concepts on Day 1, applied workshops and assignments on Day 2 every week.

ECBA-aligned fundamentals

Coverage maps to IIBA entry-level competencies and certification prep.

Agile + Waterfall exposure

See both delivery styles before choosing your next specialization.

Career Week built in

Resume, LinkedIn, mock interviews, and capstone presentation in Weeks 11–12.

Path to Senior BA

Graduates can advance to the 14-week Senior track when ready.

Tools