Business Analyst Course & Curriculum

NCPL's hands-on Business Analyst training — full curriculum, real projects, certification prep, and job placement support. We train, mentor and place you.

Module 1: Foundations of Business Analysis

Master the fundamentals of business analysis role, competencies, and methodologies.

  • Introduction to BA Role & Responsibilities
  • BA Competencies & Soft Skills Development
  • Business Analysis Across Different Domains
  • Ethical Considerations in Business Analysis
  • Complete Project Lifecycle Overview
  • Requirements Fundamentals and Types
  • Stakeholder Identification & Engagement
  • Business Case Development Process
  • Agile vs Waterfall Methodologies
  • BA Certification Pathways (CBAP/CCBA)

Module 2: Requirements Elicitation and Management

Learn comprehensive techniques for gathering, documenting, and managing requirements.

  • Elicitation Techniques - Interviews & Workshops
  • Writing INVEST-Compliant User Stories
  • Developing Use Cases & Scenarios
  • Creating Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • Prioritizing Requirements - MoSCoW & Kano
  • Managing Requirements Changes Effectively
  • Prototyping Basics & Advanced Techniques
  • Requirements Validation Methods
  • Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)
  • Requirements Artifacts Best Practices

Module 3: Process Modeling and Design

Design and optimize business processes using industry-standard modeling techniques.

  • As-Is Process Analysis & Documentation
  • To-Be Process Design & Innovation
  • BPMN (Business Process Model Notation)
  • Data Flow Diagramming Techniques
  • Comprehensive Gap Analysis
  • Process Improvement (Lean & Six Sigma)
  • Root Cause Analysis - Fishbone & 5 Whys
  • Decision Modeling Notation (DMN)
  • Organizational Modeling - RACI Matrix
  • Process Simulation & KPI Definition

Module 4: Tools and Technologies for BA

Gain hands-on experience with essential business analysis tools and technologies.

  • Excel for Business Analysis - Advanced Functions
  • SQL Fundamentals for Data Querying
  • Jira & Confluence for Agile Projects
  • Requirements Management Tools (DOORS)
  • Tableau Introduction for Data Dashboards
  • ERP Systems Overview (SAP, INFOR)
  • Prototyping Tools - Figma & Balsamiq
  • Data Modeling with Entity Relationship Diagrams
  • API Basics for System Integration
  • Advanced SQL & Snowflake Analytics
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process

Module 5: Data Analysis and Visualization

Transform data into actionable insights with advanced analytical techniques.

  • SQL Complex Queries & Advanced Joins
  • Excel Analytics - VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas
  • Tableau Interactive Dashboard Creation
  • Power BI Data Visualization Techniques
  • Python Basics for Analysis - Pandas & Matplotlib
  • Statistical Methods & Trend Analysis
  • Data Storytelling & Presentation Skills

Module 6: Agile Methodologies Mastery

Master Agile frameworks essential for modern business analysis.

  • Scrum Framework & Ceremonies
  • Sprint Planning & Backlog Refinement
  • Kanban Principles & Visual Management
  • User Story Creation - INVEST Principles
  • Acceptance Criteria Writing Best Practices
  • Agile Estimation Techniques (Story Points, T-Shirt)
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Agile Metrics & Reporting