What Is Data Communication? Basics to Know
November 22, 2024
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Launch your career as a business analyst. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in business analysis in as little as 3 months. No prior experience required to get started.
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Identify, analyze, and document business problems and opportunities using various requirements-gathering techniques.
Model business processes and data using industry-standard techniques and communicate these models effectively to stakeholders.
Use Microsoft Excel for data preparation, analysis, and visualization.
Demonstrate your new skills with a capstone project using real-world scenarios.
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Learners who pass the Microsoft Business Analyst Professional Certificate will receive a voucher for 50% off the PL-900 certificate exam.
Learners who complete this program will receive a 50% discount voucher to take the PL-900 Certification Exam.
Business analysis is a field that is becoming increasingly important in many different industries. As organizations become more data-driven, the need for skilled analysts who can help them make sense of this data is growing. Jobs related to Business Analysis are projected to increase by 14% from 2018 to 2028. That is 9% higher than the average growth rate for all occupations.1
The role of a business analyst is crucial in guiding organizations through data-driven decision-making. They analyze, interpret, and document business processes and data, providing insights to shape strategic decisions.
This Microsoft Professional Certificate prepares you for an entry-level role in this dynamic field, offering a unique blend of technical and strategic skills vital in today's market. As industry leaders in technology and business solutions, Microsoft offers unparalleled training in business analysis.
The curriculum combines videos, assessments, and hands-on activities, offering a practical understanding of these concepts in a business context.
When you graduate, you’ll have tangible examples to talk about in job interviews and you’ll also be prepared to take the Microsoft PL-900 Certification Exam.
1 Iacolino, T. (2023, March 21). Exploring the Top Industries Embracing Business Analysis Professionals. IIBA
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This program has been uniquely mapped to key job skills required in business analyst roles. In each course, you’ll be able to consolidate what you have learned by completing a hands-on project that simulates real-world business analysis scenarios. You’ll also complete a final capstone project where you’ll work through the process of solving a fictional business problem as a business analyst. The project will include practicing on:
• A real-world scenario focused on investigation, stakeholder management, business process improvement, forming a business case, requirements engineering, project delivery and monitoring, and solution validation.
To round off your learning, you’ll take a mock exam that has been set up in a similar style to the industry-recognized Microsoft Exam PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals.
Gain an understanding of basic concepts and principles of business analysis.
Learn to explain the role of a business analyst within an organization.
Identify and analyze business problems and stakeholders in a project.
Gain insight into the steps involved in preparing data for analysis using Excel functions.
Learn to use formulas and functions in Excel for data analysis purposes.
Understand how Excel is applied in business scenarios for data analysis and apply these skills to real-world tasks.
Learn to identify and navigate the user interface of Microsoft Visio.
Gain insight into how to use Microsoft Visio for creating diagrams effectively.
Comprehend business process and data modeling roles in analysis, applying concepts via Microsoft Visio models.
Gain insight into formulating a business case through gap analysis, capability assessment, and impact analysis.
Learn to utilize various techniques for gathering requirements from stakeholders effectively.
Develop the skills to create clear and concise requirements documentation.
Gain insight into the business value of Power Platform.
Identify and describe the core components of Power Platform.
Demonstrate the capabilities and business value of Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents.
Learn to create a basic project plan to lay the groundwork for successful project execution.
Gain insight into risk management by identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks using a RAID log.
Understand different SDLC models such as Waterfall, V-model, and Agile, and explain the SCRUM framework within the context of Agile methodology.
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This program is for you:
• If you want to start or switch to a career in the field of business analysis.
• If you are interested in the field of business analysis, just beginning to work with business analyst solutions and services. Earning a Microsoft Business Analyst certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.
Business Analysts play a crucial role in guiding organizations through data-driven decision making. They analyze, interpret, and document business processes and data, providing insights to shape strategic decisions.
Prepare for a career in the high demand field of business analysis. The business analysis skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a business analyst. This program also prepares you for a variety of entry-level roles that require data-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.
Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.
It typically takes 3 months to complete the 6 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of business analysis and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:
Proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and documenting business issues with diverse techniques.
Skills in business process modeling and data visualization using Microsoft Excel.
Capability in conducting assessments and validating solutions against requirements.
Effective communication and change management strategies.
You’ll also be prepared to take the Microsoft PL-900 exam: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals.
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of business analysis and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:
• Proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and documenting business issues with diverse techniques.
• Skills in business process modeling and data visualization using Microsoft Excel.
• Capability in conducting assessments and validating solutions against requirements.
• Effective communication and change management strategies.
You’ll also be prepared to take the Microsoft PL-900 exam: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
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¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (2/1/2024 - 2/1/2025)
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