Business Analytics – Demystified
- Next start date : 15 September 2025
- Study Mode : Hybrid (Johannesburg Campus + Virtual)
- Campuses : Johannesburg
Overview: This Executive Masterclass empowers learners with critical business analysis skills, including statistical modeling, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation strategies. It equips participants to drive measurable business impact and stand out in competitive job markets.
Programme Duration: 48 Weeks
Key Learning Outcomes
✔︎ Master core business analysis frameworks and methodologies
✔︎ Gain proficiency in process modeling and optimisation
✔︎ Develop strong stakeholder and communication skills
✔︎ Apply data insights to make strategic business decisions
Core Modules
| Module | Key Topics | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Intro to Business Analysis | BABOK, stakeholder analysis | 8 |
| 2. Requirements Engineering | User stories, Jira workflows | 8 |
| 3. Business Process Modelling | BPMN 2.0, inefficiencies, redesign | 4 |
| 4. Data Analysis & Decision Making | SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s, dashboards | 4 |
| 5. Stakeholder Management | Communication, engagement, influence | 4 |
| 6. Financial & Risk Analysis | Cost-benefit, risk register | 4 |
| 7. Tech & Digital Transformation | AI, blockchain, digital maturity | 4 |
| 8. Agile Business Analysis | Product backlog, story mapping | 4 |
| 9. Solution Evaluation | Change management, post-review | 4 |
Certification Pathways
| Certification | Body | Duration | Prerequisites |
| CBAP | IIBA | 2 weeks | Modules 1–9 |
| PMI-PBA | PMI | 2 weeks | Modules 1,2,5,8 |
Capstone Experience
Retail Case: Optimise checkout flows using process mining
Banking Project: GDPR-compliant customer analytics pipeline
Technology Stack
◉ Visualisation: Power BI, Tableau
◉ Collaboration: Jira, Confluence
◉ Modeling: Lucidchart, Bizagi
Career Acceleration
Roles:
Business Analyst
Product Owner
Business Intelligence Analyst
Digital Transformation Consultant
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