✓ No credit card
✓ Takes ~2 hours
✓ Certificate on completion
What You’ll Learn
What Business Analysts Actually Do
The day-to-day reality of a BA role — not the job description version. What you work on, who you work with, and how your time is spent.
The BBAI Framework
The Better Business Analysis Framework — the structured approach that gives BAs a clear map from business problem through to delivered solution.
BA Career Paths & Salary
From junior BA to Lead BA to Business Architect — the realistic career progression, typical salaries in NZ and Australia, and what drives pay.
The Core Steps of Business Analysis
Stakeholder analysis, requirements elicitation, process modelling, solution assessment — an introduction to the building blocks of BA practice.
This free course is right for you if…
- You’re considering a career change into business analysis
- You’ve just landed your first BA role and want a solid foundation
- You’re in an adjacent role (project management, product, ops) and want to understand what BAs do
- You want to see whether the full CBBA certification is right for you — before spending anything
- You’re a manager or team lead who wants to understand how BAs add value
Course Details
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours, self-paced
- Format: Video lessons, written guides, and a short assessment
- Cost: Free — forever. No trial, no credit card, no catch.
- Certificate: Completion certificate issued on finishing the final assessment
- Access: Immediate — start the first lesson right now
- Next step: Graduates can enrol directly in the CBBA Self-Paced certification course
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this business analyst course really free?
Yes, completely. The Introduction to Business Analysis course is free forever — no trial period, no credit card required at any point. You get full access to all lessons, guides, and the completion certificate without paying anything.
Do I need any experience to take this course?
None at all. This free course is designed for people who are new to business analysis — whether you’re coming from another career, just graduated, or simply curious about what BAs do. No technical background required.
How long does the course take?
Roughly 2 hours to work through all lessons and complete the assessment. Because it’s self-paced, you can spread it across multiple sessions — there’s no time limit on your access.
What’s the difference between this course and the CBBA certification?
This free course is an introduction — it covers the what and why of business analysis. The Certified Better Business Analyst (CBBA) is a full 6-week certification that goes deep on every BA skill, uses the complete BBAI Framework, and earns you an industry-recognised credential. Most students take the free course first to make sure BA is the right fit, then enrol in the CBBA.
Is this course recognised by employers?
The completion certificate shows you’ve engaged with the BBAI Framework and finished a structured introduction to business analysis. For a credential built around practical BA work, see the graduate offer for the full CBBA — it’s the next step.
How does this compare to IIBA certification?
IIBA (CBAP, CCBA) requires 3–5+ years of BA experience before you can even apply. This free course has no prerequisites — it’s the right starting point if you’re new to BA. If you’re already experienced, the CBBA may be a better fit as a practical, project-focused credential alongside IIBA.
