Introduction to Business Analysis

Introduction to Business Analysis – Free Short Course Introduction to Business Analysis

BBAI — Free Short Course

Introduction to Business Analysis

A brief course to give you an idea of what a Business Analyst does, how they do it, what the career paths are, and the value of the Certified Better Business Analyst (CBBA) programme.

Free Short Course — Welcome

Welcome to Introduction to Business Analysis

This free course gives you a clear, practical introduction to what Business Analysts do, how they do it, what career paths are available, and the value of the Certified Better Business Analyst (CBBA) programme.

What You Will Learn

Explain what Business Analysis is and how it creates value in organisations
Describe the 4P+ Model — People, Processes, Projects, and Products — and why it matters
Name the main career paths available to BAs in New Zealand and Australia
Understand the Better Business Analysis Framework and how the CBBA certification is structured

How to Use This Course

Work through each lesson in order. Each lesson builds on the last. The course is designed to be completed in 1–2 hours at your own pace. At the end of each lesson, mark it complete to unlock the next.

Course Outline

What is Business Analysis — The discipline, the role, and the daily work of a BA
Business Analysis Career Paths — Junior to senior, contracting, and salary expectations in ANZ
People, Processes, Projects and Products — The 4P+ Model that frames all BA work
The Better Business Analysis Framework — The methodology behind the CBBA certification
Your Next Step — The CBBA Certification — What you get when you enrol in the full programme

Let’s Get Started

Select the first lesson below to begin. All course content is free — no credit card or account required.

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Earn the Certified Better Business Analyst (CBBA)

Go from foundational knowledge to a globally-recognised BA certification. 6 weeks, 100% online, built around a real-world case study — not just theory.