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12 weeks

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looking to work in tech no prior experience required

Introduction to Business Analysis

Start your journey to a rewarding and dynamic career

A Business Analyst is like a translator between customers or users and the people who create products or systems. They listen to what the customers want, understand their needs, and then explain these requirements in a way that the development team can understand and implement. Read more…

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Why Choose
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High Demand
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Career Growth
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Global
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What Makes
PPMCareers Different?

Real-time Coaching

Join weekly coaching sessions, providing a direct line to experts for questions and feedback.

Structured Curriculum

Access video training, scripts, templates, and step-by-step guides to support your learning journey.

Exclusive Community Access

Connect and collaborate with fellow program participants and the instructor, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Flexible Online Program

Begin a new career path on your terms -- learn at your own pace, even if you can't commit full-time.

Real-world Projects

Gain practical experience by completing 10 projects that align with the skills needed in your future career.

Individual Learning Support

Benefit from weekly mentoring sessions with an industry expert, ensuring personalized guidance on your learning journey.

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Skills Gap Encoded - Skills Index

Welcome to the standard for measuring success in PPM roles. Finally you and your team members can see if you have the skills you need to succeed at your jobs, and what you need to work on to get to the next level.

Measure your skills to see where you stack up

Evaluate your technical competencies such as Needs Assessment, Requirement Engineering, Planning AND Power Skills such as communication AND Tools Competencies such as Jira, etc

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Skills Index Score (SIS)

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1. Check Your Status

Select your role and complete the skill assessments associated with it.

2. Get Your Role SIS

Upon finishing each skill assessment, you'll receive your Role SIS, showing your technical proficiency in your role.

3. Improve Your Skills

Based on your Role SIS, we'll propose learning opportunities to help you fill skill gaps and make progress.

4. Rock your Role

Revisit the skill assessments for your role to measure your development and achievements.

Step-by-Step
Gameplan

Kick off your journey

Meet your Career Advisor and embark on a path to a successful career in Business Analysis.

Learn & Practice

Engage in live sessions or progress at your own pace with recorded training. Hone your skills through hands-on assignments, homework, and quizzes

Enter the Internship Simulator

Gain valuable experience for your resume and LinkedIn profile through an internship, boosting your confidence for upcoming job interviews.

You're Hired!

Our graduates secure a remarkable starting salary of £36-80K annually within months of completing the program. Your success story begins here!

Job Search Made Easy

Accelerate and simplify your job search with our exclusive Job Search Tools, saving you time. Exclusively available for PPMCareers students.

Personalized Career Coaching

Your dedicated Career Coach will assist in enhancing your resume and LinkedIn profile and prepare you for job interviews.

12 Weeks of
Project-based Learning

Project 1

Introduction to Business Analysis & Job Market Analysis

Building successful career in Business Analysis requires a good understanding of the marketplace and the huge opportunities it presents. In this project, you will develop your job search playbook

Skills: Awareness of: Enterprise Architecture • Organizational Structure • Organizational Design • Project Management Office (PMO) • Lifecycles (Product, Project, Development and Requirement) • Software development lifecycle • Competencies for a Business Analyst • Business Analysis Definition • Roles BAs can play • Requirement Classification Schema • Designs • Key Stakeholders BAs work with • Plan • Risk • Business Analysis Information • Agile Project Management • Waterfall Project Management •

Project 2

Project Initiating and Planning

Business Analysts must be able to organize and coordinate the efforts of business analysis deliverables, activities and stakeholders. In this project, you will develop a holistic plan to ensure you develop the foundation for effective monitoring and controlling.

Skills: Project Management: Project management frameworks • Waterfall project management • Agile frameworks • Project Complexity Assessment • Project initiation • Project Charter • Project planning • Project scoping • Project scheduling • Gantt charts • Stakeholder analysis • Project monitoring and control • Project execution • Project status reporting • Strategic communication plans • Business KPIs •  Project management artifacts • Scrum boards • Jira • Confluence • Project Governance • Requirement Lifecycle Management • Project closure • Knowledge sharing (Retrospectives) • Microsoft Project •

Project 3

Strategy Analysis

It is crucial for organizations or any other entity to identify a need of strategic or tactical importance (the business need), address that need, and align the resulting strategy for the change with higher and lower-level strategies. The strategies may exist for the entire enterprise, for a division, department or region, and for a product, project, or iteration. In this project, you will focus on defining the future and transition states needed to address the business need.

Skills: Problem Validation • As-Is Analysis • To-Be Analysis • Enterprise Architecture • Business Metrics & KPIs • SMART • Root Cause Analysis • Risk Analysis • SWOT Analysis • PESTLE Analysis • Balanced Scorecard • Business Model Canvas • Business Capability Analysis • Process Modelling • Process Analysis • Vendor Assessment • Benchmarking • Market Analysis (Total addressable market) • Porter 5 Forces • Competitor Analysis • RAID Log • Gap Analysis • Analytical & Problem Solving

Project 4

Business Case Development

A business case provides a justification for a course of action based on the benefits to be realized by using the proposed solution, as compared to the cost, effort, and other considerations to acquire and live with that solution. In this project, you will develop a Business Case for an initiative.

Skills: Needs Assessment • Business Case • Financial Analysis (Payback, ROI, PV. NPV, etc) • Decision Analysis

Project 5

Business Process Improvement

Business Process Management (BPM) is a fundamental aspect of business analysis work that focuses on how the organization performs work to deliver value across multiple functional areas to customers and stakeholders. In this project, you will work on designing, modelling, executing and monitoring, and optimizing business processes.

Skills: Process Modelling • SIPOC • Flowchart • Process Analysis • Value Stream Mapping • Lean Management • Business Process Documentation • End-user documentation • BPMN • DMAIC • Draw.io

Project 6

Requirement Engineering

Requirement Engineering describes the tasks that business analysts perform to structure and organize requirements discovered during elicitation activities, specify and model requirements and designs, validate and verify information. In this project, you will work on a technology platform for a client, ensuring holistic requirement gathering, modelling, etc.

Skills: Requirement elicitation (brainstorming [1-2-4-all; affinity mapping], interviews, workshops, focus group, observation, benchmarking, document analysis, prototyping) • Requirement modelling (Users – User stories, Use Cases & Scenarios, User Personas, Business Rules Analysis, Role Matrix; Process -Sequence Diagram, ERD, UML; Data – data flow diagram, data dictionary, etc) • Requirement Prioritization (MoSCoW, Matrix, Dots) • Requirement Documentation (general, technical, functional and non-functional requirements, and prototypes) • Requirement Traceability Matrix • Product Roadmap

Project 7

Solution Development

Solution Development identifies solution options that meet business needs, and estimate the potential value that could be realized for each solution option. This project will test your ability to determine the optimal solution to satisfy agreed requirements. 

Skills: Option Analysis • Delivery Approaches • Decision Analysis • Business Case  

Project 8

Change Impact Assessment

Change impact analysis looks to identify the potential consequences of a change or estimate what needs to be modified to accomplish a change. It is the evaluation of the many potential risks associated with any change. In this project, you will evaluate the risks associated with the change, including estimates of the effects on resources, effort, and schedule. You will be required to use a change management framework. 

Skills: Change Control, Version Control & Configuration Management • Change Impact Analysis • Documentation Management • Jira • Confluence • 

Project 9

Transition Management

Transition management is multi-faceted, its purpose being to facilitate changed capability, embedding new processes, practices, and tools and techniques. It includes organisational change management and directing benefits realisation management. In this project, you will develop the ability to manage the integration of the outputs of a change initiative into business-as-usual (BAU), ensuring that outputs enable delivery of the intended value. 

Skills: Organisational Change Management (OCM) • Transition Planning • Benefits Realisation Management • Knowledge Transfer 

Project 10

Solution Evaluation

Solution Evaluation describes the tasks that business analysts perform to assess the performance of and value delivered by a solution in use by the enterprise, and to recommend removal of barriers or constraints that prevent the full realization of the value. In this project, you will perform the tasks associated with solution evaluation.  

Skills: Benefits Realisation Management • Data Analysis • Data Visualization • Data Mining • Basic spreadsheet use • Business KPIs • Basic descriptive statistics • Quantitative data visualization • Professional presentations • RCA • Lessons Learned • Risk Analysis 

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Internship

Requirement Engineering for HRTech platform

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Meet Your Instructor

Learn from BA industry experts with decades of tech experience. Ready to help you get hired.

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Deji Ariyo

Career Summary

Deji is an experienced PPM professional with a career spanning over two decades. His expertise encompasses Portfolio, Program, Business Analysis, and Project Management. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to a diverse range of organizations, including UACN, Gateway Bank, ChevronTexaco, npower, Vodafone, Charteris, BSkyB, Kura, Harrybaker, Laudah, NATO, NHS, Boots, Aldi, and many more. Deji’s skill set includes strategy formulation, portfolio prioritization, go-to-market strategy, needs assessment, requirement engineering, organizational change management, agile project management, and benefits management. His extensive experience and proficiency have consistently delivered value to each project and organization he has been associated with. 

Qualifications

B.Sc. Biochemistry, MBA (Cranfield), ITIL Expert, COBIT5 Assessor & Implementer, SDI Analyst & Manager, CompTIA A+, PRINCE2, PMP, MoP, MSP, MoR, MoV, BBC, PRINCE2 Agile, AgilePM, EVM, P3O, PMD Pro, LSSBB, Change Practitioner, Business Analysis, APMG Facilitation, IMC, SFIA Consulting Certificate, etc.

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BA Accelerator Bundle

3-month Project-based Learning with 1:1 Coaching 

£1500

Pay in full with a 100% money-back guarantee

£700

Split Payment - £700 at the beginning, £400 at the end of month 1 and £400 at the end of month 2

Business Analyst Self-Study Bundle

Learn at your pace with access to Business Analysis materials

£499

Pay in full

Customer Reviews

Don’t take our word for it! See what other learners have got to say

I was enrolled shortly before the beginning of the training and was a little bit worry about the certification. Fortunately the trainer was Deji and Deji was really a great great trainer: very enthusiastic, dynamic, completely master the Project Management matter. I fully recommend Deji as trainer as Deji is the best trainer I have ever had. 

Cao Cuong

Metallurgy Switzerland

Deji has been an exemplary trainer who focused on making the concept clear for us during the training and also keeping it fun. I would not have attempted the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams with the confidence that you had given us during the training days. Thanks a ton.

Vikram Mehendale

I liked Deji’s style of teaching. It was informative, interesting and entertaining. I still remember his gas company examples and a lazy loozy looking bag in the room that he used to call the “project brief”. Thanks, Deji. You made money and the time I spent on PRINCE2 worth it. And good luck.

Adil Ahmed

3-Mobile, UK

Deji is very knowledgeable in the area of project/programme managements and associated subjects. His teaching style is unique. Deji keeps his audience engaged all times and makes sure the fundamental aspects are well understood by all attendees. He will be my first choice for any future management course

Aswani Kumar Nune

Bluefin, United Kingdom

Hello Deji, hope you are well. I would like to thank you for helping the Sept 2013 batch for the PRINCE2 foundation and the practitioner’s classroom course. You have been very good, knowledgeable, structured and professional for this training. Thanks to you, I was successful in my exams and thoroughly enjoyed the way you taught this course. Thanks once again

Vinayak Gadekar

IBM. UK

I am sure I couldn’t have had a better trainer than Deji. He had good knowledge of the course content and its practical application. The class was very interactive and engaging. Though the course content was heavy however Deji made it light by bringing fun into the classroom. He drew examples from his personal experiences which made it real.

Chinasa Uzor

NHS London

FAQs

Will I get 1 -on-1 coaching & mentoring?

Yes! You will have the option to schedule private 1-on-1 sessions with our experienced coaches and mentors. These sessions can cover various project aspects, including resume review, interview preparation, and assistance with job offer negotiations. Our goal is to provide you with personalized guidance and support throughout your journey.

Why did we create BA Career Accelerator (BACA)?

We created the BA Career Accelerator with a clear purpose in mind. Many employers often demand prior experience when hiring Business Analysts, making it a challenging endeavour to gain that experience independently – we’ve been there ourselves. We understand that many individuals are unable to secure the Business Analyst role they aspire to simply because they lack the necessary guidance and knowledge. Our aim was to develop a playbook that could serve as a guide for people looking to transition into Business Analysis careers whenever they feel the urge. With the BA Career Accelerator, we provide the tools and resources needed to bridge that experience gap and fulfil their career aspirations in the field of Business Analysis.

How long does the program last for?

The BA Career Accelerator (BACA) program has a duration of 12 weeks, during which participants can benefit from live weekly coaching and mentoring sessions. 

What happens after the program?

Following the program, you have the opportunity to participate in our unpaid internship program, where you can gain valuable hands-on experience. Additionally, you can continue to receive support through weekly coaching sessions, connecting with coaches and industry experts to further enhance your skills and knowledge in the field. 

What happens after the program?

Following the program, you have the opportunity to participate in our unpaid internship program, where you can gain valuable hands-on experience. Additionally, you can continue to receive support through weekly coaching sessions, connecting with coaches and industry experts to further enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.

Who is BA Career Accelerator For?

The BA Career Accelerator is designed to cater to a diverse group of individuals. It is ideal for: 

  • Professionals with 2+ years of experience in any field who possess a passion for problem-solving and are currently feeling stuck in their careers. 
  • Those who sense deep unfulfillment in their current career and believe they are not adequately compensated for the value they bring to the market. 
  • Individuals already working as Business Analysts or Project Managers who seek to enhance their expertise in Business Analysis. 

This program is structured to provide valuable guidance and support to a wide range of professionals looking to pivot or advance in their careers. 

How many hours do I have to dedicate weekly?

You need to be able to dedicate 10-15 hours a week to successfully participate in the program.  

What type of roles can I land after BA Career Accelerator?

Upon successful completion of the BA Career Accelerator program, participants can transition into a variety of roles, including but not limited to: Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Product Owner, Product Manager, Project Manager, ScrumMaster, IT Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Requirements Manager/Engineer, System Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, Enterprise Analyst, Enterprise Business Analyst, Research Analyst, Market Analyst, Market Research Analyst, BI Analyst, Management Consultant, Business Value Manager, Operations Analyst 

The program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in these diverse roles within the business and technology sectors. 

I don’t have experience in tech. Is this program right for me?

Yes! Our training program is specially crafted for individuals who are newcomers to the tech industry, including those without a technical background. All you require is a computer, internet access, and a commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week. When you successfully complete the program, you can anticipate a starting salary ranging from £36,000 to £80,000+ per year, making it an excellent pathway for individuals looking to enter the tech sector and kick-start a rewarding career. 

Will you support me as I learn?

At PPMCareers, we’re committed to setting a new industry standard for supporting our students. Throughout your learning journey, you can count on comprehensive support: 

 

  1. Instructor and Support Staff: During your studies, you can connect with our instructors and support staff to seek assistance and guidance. 
  2. Internship Team: When you join your internship, you’ll be part of a team with a dedicated team lead who is available to answer your questions and provide support. 
  3. 1:1 Career Mentor: You will be assigned a personal 1:1 Career Mentor who will review your projects, prepare you for job interviews, and assist with your job search. 

With PPMCareers, you’ll experience an unparalleled level of support throughout your learning journey and job search, ensuring your success. 

Are there any payment options?

To make your financial investment more manageable, we provide flexible payment options, including instalment plans. For a personalized payment plan, please reach out to us at info@ppmcareers.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you in tailoring a plan that suits your needs. 

What are the Career Services offered after completion of a program?

PPMCareers is committed to providing students with a range of career services and support after program completion. Our Career Services team offers resources and programs designed to empower students for career advancement, ensuring transparent outcomes. Our career support includes: 

  • Individual and Group Sessions: Engage in one-on-one and group sessions to receive personalized guidance and support. 
  • Mock Behavioural and Technical Interviews: Prepare for real-world interviews through mock interviews, helping you build confidence. 
  • Curated Technological Content: Access curated content that keeps you up-to-date with the latest in technology and industry trends. 

Additionally, we offer thematic workshops and career-focused Q&A sessions, covering a wide array of topics such as networking, the technical landscape, resume and LinkedIn reviews, cover letter writing, negotiation strategies, job search navigation, and interview preparation. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your career. 

Do I need to quit my current job during the internship?

No need to quit your current job! The internship is designed to be remote and flexible, allowing you to set your own schedule, provided you meet the deadlines. We typically recommend dedicating several hours a day, five days a week during your internship to make the most of the opportunity while continuing with your current job. 

Is the internship paid?

The internship in this program is not paid. However, it is a crucial component of your journey toward landing your first job in the tech industry. The internship offers you the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills in a real-world setting, gain practical experience, and obtain valuable references and content for your LinkedIn profile and resume. Additionally, the real-work experiences from your internship can be highlighted during job interviews, significantly increasing your chances of securing a job offer quickly. 

Will I get a certificate?

Certainly! Upon successfully completing the program, you will be awarded a PPMCareers Certificate of Completion to acknowledge your achievement.

Am I guaranteed a job after graduating?

While we have designed a program to significantly enhance your prospects of securing a job in Business Analysis, job placement ultimately depends on various factors, including your commitment and following our team’s recommendations. We are fully dedicated to your success and, to demonstrate our commitment, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you do not obtain a job in the tech industry within one year of graduating from our program. For detailed information on the terms and conditions and eligibility requirements for a refund, please review the complete documentation provided. 

Who are the instructors?

Our instructors are seasoned Business Analysis professionals with experience working at major companies worldwide, including BSkyB, Vodafone, nPower, EY, and more. They not only bring their expertise in Business Analysis but also a passion for instruction, ensuring they convey concepts clearly and offer real-world insights relevant to your future job. 

 

Instructors are carefully selected based on several criteria, including their academic qualifications, industry-specific experience, and their ability to teach effectively. We actively gather weekly feedback from both students and staff to assess program curriculum, projects, and the overall student experience, aiming to continuously enhance the quality of each program. Additionally, we consider industry demand for specific skill sets and success rates with each program, seeking areas of improvement to align with PPMCareers’ mission, which emphasizes successful outcomes on a quarterly basis. 

 

The minimum qualifications for individuals serving as mentors, technical experts, or faculty in all PPMCareers programs include: 

 

  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience 
  • Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy and a strong sense of empathy for beginners 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

 

These criteria ensure that our team is well-equipped to provide you with valuable support and guidance throughout your program. 

Does PPMCareers accept students who are outside of the UK?

Absolutely, PPMCareers welcomes students from around the world. It’s important to note that the salary range of £36,000 to £80,000 typically pertains to regions such as the UK, US, and Canada. We encourage students from other regions to research the expected salaries in their specific areas to have a clear understanding of the local job market. 

When do the courses start?

Our courses start when you are ready. We prioritize individual competency and focus on developing confident individual contributors. This approach is supported by 1:1 mentoring rather than cohort-based training classes. You have the flexibility to begin your learning journey at your own pace, ensuring you build a strong foundation before becoming a valuable project team member. 

I work nights, can I study part-time?

Absolutely, you can study part-time with PPMCareers. We recommend that all our students allocate approximately 10-15 hours per week to their studies. Our programs typically take up to 3 months to complete, and you also have the option to participate in an unpaid internship for an additional 3 months, should you choose to do so. This flexibility allows you to balance your studies with your nighttime work schedule effectively.

Can I sit a formal Business Analysis Certifications after this program

Yes! you’ll be well-prepared to pursue formal Business Analysis certifications after completing our program. You will have covered sufficient content to prepare for certifications such as BCS Foundation, IIBA ECBA, CCBA, and CBAP. To excel in these certification exams, it’s essential to become familiar with the question styles typically found in these tests. We also provide support for IIBA exams, ensuring you have the resources and guidance needed to succeed in your certification endeavours.

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A Business Analyst is like a translator between customers or users and the people who create products or systems.

They listen to what the customers want, understand their needs, and then explain these requirements in a way that the development team can understand and implement.

It's all about making sure everyone is on the same page and that the final product meets the customers' expectations.

Also, A Business Analyst is like a company detective. They investigate how the business operates, identify areas that need improvement, and then suggest ways to make things work better and more effectively.