Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis

Business Analysis Certification FAQs

• What are the eligibility criteria for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis in partnership with Purdue University?

  For admission to this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis, candidates:

  • Should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with an average of 50% or higher marks
  • With a non-programming background can also apply
  • Having prior work experience is not mandatory
    

• What is BABOK®? And what does it cover?

  BABOK is a Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) which helps business analysts achieve better business outcomes at the strategic, tactical and operational level. BABOK covers knowledge areas, techniques and perspectives which represent the majority of tasks business analysts do and provides focus to tasks and techniques specific to the context of the initiative.

• What are the benefits of a program that has CBAP module endorsed by IIBA?

  IIBA is the world's leading professional association that develops and maintains standards for the practice of Business Analysis. This program contains a Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) module that is endorderd by IIBA. The Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) preparation course helps earn the student 35 PD Hour/CDUs toward the CBAP® certification exam post the module completion.

• What are the benefits of Harvard Business Publishing case studies intergrated in this course?

  Harvard Business Publishing has a complete catalog of business case studies, articles, books, and simulations. This Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis program follows the case study method to bring real-life business dilemmas to life in the classroom and help analyze business situations.

  Benefits of Case Studies:

  • Real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators
  • Analyze business situations and different aspect of managerial decision making
  • Discover new ways to approach and solve business problems

• How can I get a copy of the BABOK book to study?

  IIBA® members receive a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF. If you are an IIBA member, you can download BABOK Version 3 from the IIBA website. Non-members can purchase a copy of the BABOK Guide Version 3 PDF for USD 29.95.

• What is the admission process for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis in Partnership with Purdue University?

  The admission process for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis consists of three simple steps:

  • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
  • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
  • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee

• Is there any financial aid provided for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

  To ensure money is not a barrier in the path of learning, we offer various financing options to help ensure that this program is financially manageable. Please refer to our “Admissions Fee and Financing” section for more details.

• What should I expect from the Purdue Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

  As a part of this Professional Certificate Program, you will receive the following:

  • Certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University
  • Become eligible to be part of the Purdue University Alumni Association
  • Master Classes delivered by Purdue faculty
  • Industry recognized certificate from Simplilearn
  • Lifetime access to all core elearning content created by Simplilearn
    

• What certificate will I receive?

  Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University. You will also receive an industry-recognized certificate from Simplilearn for the courses on the learning path.

• Will any preparation material be provided as part of this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis to help me get started?

  Once you make the first installment of the program fee, you will also get access to a preparatory course. You will have to go through the assigned course before coming for the first class. The course will have 8 to 10 hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified on your first attempt. They proactively engage students to assure they’re following the course path and to help them enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.

• Who are the instructors for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis and how are they selected?

  Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

• I am unable to access the online Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis. Who can help me?

  Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course.

• If I want to cancel my enrollment from this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis, can I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy .

  
  * Disclaimer
  All programs are offered on a non-credit basis and are not transferable to a degree.

• What is Business Analysis?

  Business Analysis is a combination of gaining insight from data using specific techniques, performing tasks to identify the needs of a business, and accordingly provide solutions that produce value for the stakeholders.

• Why use Business Analysis?

  Business Analysis is used by analysts, the agents of change. These professionals analyze a business or organization, by documenting its systems and processes, assessing its business model, identifying vulnerabilities, and devising solutions, making business analysts one of the most in-demand job roles today!

• Who should use Business Analysis?

  All kinds of organizations, across sectors and industries, are turning to business analysis to dig in deeper insights and make informed decisions.

• What are the popular Business Analysis techniques?

  SWOT analysis, MOST analysis, and PESTLE analysis are some of the most popular business analysis techniques. All these with over 20+ skills and tools will be covered in this PG business analysis program.

• What are some of the popular Business Analysis tools?

  Tableau and PowerBI are the most popular business analysis tools organizations use today. In this  business analysis program you get to learn all about Tableau and PowerBI, also JIRA, Excel, FogBugz, Planbox, Rally, and a dozen more business analysis tools.

• What important skills are covered in this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

  This comprehensive course covers both basic and advanced concepts of business analysis, its tools and techniques, statistics fundamentals, interaction with databases using SQL, and data visualization, designing dashboards, and more.

• What are the various roles that can be applied for after completion of this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

  You can apply to become a business analyst, a data analyst, or an IT analyst after pursuing this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis.

• Top Companies where I can apply after completion of this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

  Amazon, Microsoft, American Express, and Samsung, to name a few, are the top organizations you can grab an opportunity in after completing this course.

• What is the total duration of this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis?

  You will have to dedicate 6 months (at 5-10 hours/week) to complete this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis comprehensively!

• Which are the top online Business Analysis courses covered in this program?

  The following top online business analysis courses are covered in this program:

  • CBAP® - Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • Agile Scrum Master
  • Business Analytics with Excel
  • Tableau Desktop 10 Training

  To add on to that, you will also get masterclasses directly from the Purdue University faculty when you enroll for this Professional Certificate Program in Business Analysis.

• What are the different roles in Business Analysis?

  • With a business analysis certification, you can pursue one of the following job roles in business analysis:
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Product Manager
  • Requirements Manager
  • System Analyst

• What are the benefits of taking this Business Analysis course?

  The benefits of taking this Business Analysis course include:

  • In-depth knowledge of requirement analysis, product vision, and roadmap, agile, analytics & modeling—master tools such as Jira, Excel, Tableau, and Python
  • Certificate from Simplilearn in collaboration with Purdue University
  • Become eligible to be part of the Purdue University Alumni Association
  • Opportunity to earn 35 PDs/CDUs from IIBA.
  • Chance to get training from top faculty from Purdue and industry experts from IBM
  • Access to 8X higher live interaction with live online classes by industry experts
  • Hands-on training through Harvard Business Publishing Case studies, Capstone from 3 domains, and 14+ projects with Industry data sets from Unilever, Amazon, etc.
  • Opportunity to participate in exclusive IBM Hackathons, AMA, and get a data analytics certification.
  • Enrolment in Simplilearn’s JobAssist and 6-month assistance with job hunting, resume development, and interview preparation (applicable only for India).
    

• What are the top Business Analysis courses included in this Professional Certificate Program?

  The top business analysis courses included in this Professional Certificate Program are:

  • CBAP® - Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • Agile Scrum Master
  • Business Analytics with Excel
  • Tableau Training
  • Data Analysis with Python
  • Data Visualization with Python
  • Mathematical Optimization for Business Problems

• What are the key modules covered in this Business Analysis course?

  This business analysis certification course comprises the following key modules:

  • CBAP® -Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • Agile Scrum Master
  • Business Analytics with Excel
  • Tableau Training
  • Data Analysis with Python
  • Data Visualization with Python
  • Mathematical Optimization for Business Problems
  • Business Analyst Capstone

  Furthermore, the course comprises of the electives given below and masterclasses from Purdue and IBM :

  • Power BI
  • Data Science with R
  • Digital Transformation Course for Leaders

• Do I need to learn these modules in a specific order?

  Yes, while taking this business analysis training course, you need to learn these modules in the order mentioned in the syllabus.

• What are the top roles and responsibilities of a Business Analysis Expert?

  After completing a formal business analysis training, a business analysis expert will be required to perform the following roles and responsibilities in an organization:

  • Consider past data and research to find out ways for business improvement and make better decisions.
  • Promote collaboration between team members and make them understand the importance of the latest technologies and business strategies.
  • Monitor implementation of the latest technology and systems.
  • Run various workshops and training sessions for knowledge sharing

• What are the prerequisites before taking this Business Analysis course?

  Before taking this business analysis certification course, you need to take care of the following prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, with an average percentage of 50% or higher
  • Anyone with a non-programming background can also apply
  • Having prior work experience is not compulsory

• What is the Business Analysis Expert salary?

  As per PayScale.com, a business analysis expert with a relevant business analysis certification earns an average of $85,006 in a year.

• Is Business Analysis a good career? Are Business Analysis professionals in demand?

  Yes, business analysis is one of the most appealing career options and offers exceptionally competitive salaries. According to BLS, a business analyst on average earns $94,000 in a year. Furthermore, BLS projects that the demand for a few business analysis fields is likely to increase exponentially. For instance, the demand for Management Analysts is expected to surge by 11%, leading to nearly 93,000 jobs, while the demand for Market Research Analysts is projected to grow by 18% leading to 130,000 new jobs.

• Do Business Analysis require coding experience?

  Although business analysts work closely with IT professionals and IT processes, they need not get involved in coding. Opting for a comprehensive business analysis course that meets all the learning objectives is sufficient for business analysts to advance in their careers.

• Can I get a sealed transcript for World Education Services (WES) at the end of the program?

  Professional Certificate Program are certification programs and do not include any transcripts for WES, this is reserved only for degree programs. We do not offer sealed transcripts and hence, our programs are not applicable for WES or similar services.