The Must-Have Business Analyst Skills: 4 Key Skill Areas

If you are looking to start a business analyst career, you will want to know what business analyst skills you need to succeed. We provide business analyst training for beginnners, and in this video you'll learn the must-have business analyst skills that are most critical for new business analysts to bring to the table.

You'll learn about 4 Key Business Analyst Skill Areas:

**Core Skills: Communication, Problem-Solving, and Critical Thinking.
**Business Analysis Skills: The Business Analyst Blueprint model of business analyst techniques required to both communicate and analyze the requirements.
**Key Soft Skills: Relationship-Building, Self-Managing, A Thick Skin, and a paradoxical relationship with Ambiguity.
**Skills for Specific Business Analyst Jobs: Technical Skills, Methodology Skills, and Industry/Domain Expertise

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[yoursp]

First thing I like about this video is you gave me two useful informations in the first 3 mins. which allowed me to keep watching. Second you kept me at understanding soft skills. As far as this skill I don't know what I don't know, but I do know who I can learn from. Literally the 4th or 5th channel I've watched from some top 10 list of channels on BA I saw. You get to the point and you are clear. Cheers!

[loraqgui]

I have an interview tomorrow for a BA position (after passing the screening with the recruiter), and I was looking at videos on BA. (I do have a verbal offer already with another company for a more technical role. But until I have the official offer, I continue to interview, at the same time enhancing my communication skills with the interviewers.) I saw your interview with Toni Martin. When I was just starting on Salesforce studying on Trailhead, I was supplementing my studies with webinars and events that give me ideas on what types of jobs I can get as a Salesforce professional. I loved Toni Martin’s BA Summit last year, even though I barely understood how it was to be a BA having come from a healthcare background as a bedside RN for more than 15 years. I did realize that I have a lot of the soft skills already, and just needed a formal introduction to the BA role as it relates to Salesforce/tech. I am so glad I found your channel. I am going to check out your website to supplement what I will be learning OTJ. Thank you so much!

[ilianos]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

00:00 *🎯 Introduction and Purpose*
- Introduction by Laura Brandenburg,
- Overview of the key question: skills needed for a business analyst,
- Preview of the video structure: core skills, business analysis skills, softer skills.
01:19 *💬 Core Skills*
- Importance of communication skills,
- Role of problem-solving and critical thinking,
- Essential foundational skills for a successful business analyst.
03:23 *🛠️ Business Analysis Skills*
- Analysis and communication techniques,
- Business, software, and information levels of requirements,
- Key techniques: process maps, use cases, data modeling.
06:41 *🧩 Business Analysis Process*
- Overview of an eight-step business analysis process,
- From project initiation to assessing the project's success,
- Emphasis on continuous support and evaluation.
07:36 *🤝 Soft Skills*
- Importance of relationship building and self-management,
- Managing ambiguity and handling feedback,
- Key personal attributes for success in business analysis.
10:20 *🛠️ Specialized Skills and Technical Knowledge*
- Technical skills vs. business analysis skills,
- Role of methodologies and industry/domain expertise,
- Balance between technical and business expertise for a holistic approach.
13:22 *🌟 Leveraging Background Experience*
- Using domain experience to transition into business analyst roles,
- Value of generalist vs. specialist experience,
- Building confidence to work across various domains.
15:12 *📊 Skills in Different Job Titles*
- Business analysis skills in various roles,
- Importance of focusing on skills over job titles,
- Encouragement to explore non-traditional business analyst roles.
16:07 *🎓 Conclusion and Further Resources*
- Summary of key points,
- Invitation to free training and courses for deeper learning,
- Emphasis on individual success and growth in the business analyst career.

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[johnchateau]

BA Core skills

1 Communication - including using pictures
2 Problem Solving: what the problem actually is? the benefit of the business?
3 Critical Thinking: are actually solving the problem. look broadly to see all the likely solutions

[blessingokoye]

This is the best information i have gotten as a business analyst

[jsc]

This was super helpful, thank you! I’m earning my master’s in Data Science and generally loving what I’m learning, but been having the realization that I’m not the biggest fan of the general environment of it for working purposes. I think I’m better fit for the “typical” BA position for sure, so going to switch my self-study to more of a focus on that

[adrianeland]

Thanks for you youtubes. Very human and relatable. Thnks.

[johnsonolujidw]

Also how do i enrol for other certifications like CBAP andothers

[juanturner]

I'm currently in a volunteer position and was given some direction but not told how to accomplish any of the work with a format or style. So I feel as if the work and steps to get the work done needs a protocol of action. How do you create without feeling like you might be stepping on anyone's toes. Because I never want anyone to feel as if they have to do it my way.

[benarcher]

I am a database administrator. I would like to switch to BA role. Please help me how 🙏

[diwaker]

Good day,

Now a days most of the companies post jobs based on industry based experience...this is really painful if someone doesn't specific background of the industry. Pleas advice how to overcome this.
Also interview is scripted based of industry experience company is into.

Thanks!!

[johnsonolujidw]

I am chartered accpuntant, i want to switch to BA. I want to do Msc Business Analysis in UK, but i kept seeing is Business Analytics. What is rhe difference btw the two

[vidyagowda]

As a fresher I entered into software field (developer) I'm not interested in coding so my manager suggest me that you can take a business analyst role but I'm confused about that will the BA has the good future for me..,

[quintellwilliams]

Hi. I am a technical writer and instructional designer. I am interested in becoming a business analyst. When I see those available roles, a business degree is usually mentioned. I spoke with a representative from Simplilearn about a Masters Certificate which seems to have good, current industry courses. I would like to hear more about your training program. Thank you.

[matta]

I am a math teacher who is considering in becoming a business analyst. How can I make the transition or better yet, to "bridge the gap" to make me qualify for a BA career. I'd appreciate any input. Thank you!!!

[ShowBizJunkie]

Hi Laura, I am glad that I came across your videos. They are very informative. I desperatley need your advice. Is there anyway, I can connect with you to discuss my current skills and a way to "bridge the gap" to make me successful for a thriving BA career. I can pay a fee for your consulting service. Thank you!!!