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Business analyst

Business analysts help clarify business needs and turn them into workable requirements, process changes, and shared understanding between stakeholders and delivery teams.

WHAT THE WORK CAN INVOLVE

  • Map a current process and identify where evidence is missing.
  • Ask stakeholders focused questions and record decisions.
  • Write requirements and validate that proposed changes address the need.

SKILLS TO EXPLORE

  • Requirements gathering
  • Process mapping
  • SQL
  • Communication
  • Data analysis

These are prompts from CareerGrow’s built-in role guide, not a complete or universal job requirement list.

WAYS TO SHOW EVIDENCE

  • A process map with scope and assumptions.
  • A sample requirements brief with acceptance criteria.
  • A before-and-after workflow showing risks and open questions.

A SMALL FIRST PROJECT

Map a familiar process, interview or observe a few users with permission, and propose one change with measurable acceptance criteria.

MAKE IT PRACTICAL

Reflect on your skills or plan a first experiment.

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