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Business Analysis Courses and Certifications

Where to learn business analysis and which certifications to take, from ECBA and CBAP to BPMN, SQL and BI tools.

61 topics•7 categories•Updated October 2026

How to Choose a Path

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Business analysts elicit requirements, model processes and connect business needs to technical solutions. A typical route is a foundation certification (IIBA ECBA), practical skills in process modelling, SQL and a BI tool, then advanced IIBA or PMI credentials as experience grows.

01BPM ToolsBusiness process management tools on this site. 02BPA ToolsBusiness process automation tools. 03BRMS ToolsBusiness rules management systems. 04BI ToolsBusiness intelligence tools. 05Analytics and BI PlatformsAnalytics and BI platforms. 06Agile Software EngineeringAgile practice on this site. 07IIBAInternational Institute of Business Analysis, publisher of the BABOK Guide and issuer of the main BA certifications.

Step 1: Business Analysis Certifications

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The main professional credentials.

08IIBA ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis)Entry-level IIBA credential for people starting in business analysis. 09IIBA CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis)Mid-level IIBA credential for analysts with practical experience. 10IIBA CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)Senior-level IIBA credential for experienced business analysts. 11PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)PMI credential for business analysis practitioners. 12PMIProject Management Institute, which issues the PMI-PBA. 13BCS business analysis certificationsUK BCS qualifications in business analysis. 14BCSThe Chartered Institute for IT, which offers business analysis qualifications. 15Scrum.orgScrum assessments, useful for agile business analysts. 16Scrum AllianceScrum certification body.

Step 2: Courses & Free Learning

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Structured and self-paced learning.

17Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate (Coursera)Program on BI, data modelling and dashboards. 18Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Coursera)Beginner program on data analysis. 19Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera)Program on Power BI and data analysis. 20IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera)Program on data analysis tools and techniques. 21Business Analytics (Coursera)Wharton specialization on business analytics. 22Requirements Elicitation (Coursera)Course on stakeholder analysis and requirements. 23edX: business analyticsCatalogue of business analytics and analysis courses. 24Simplilearn business analyst courseOnline business analyst training with certification preparation. 25Great LearningOnline courses and certificates popular in India. 26upGradOnline upskilling platform popular in India. 27NPTELFree university courses from Indian institutes, including management and analytics. 28Modern AnalystCommunity and resources for business analysts. 29HBRHarvard Business Review articles on management and analytics.

Process & Requirements Modelling

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The core BA toolbox.

30BPMN specification (OMG)Official business process modelling standard. 31bpmn.ioFree web-based modeller for BPMN, DMN and forms. 32Camunda: BPMNGuide to BPMN notation and process modelling. 33UML specification (OMG)Official Unified Modeling Language standard. 34UML diagramsReference for UML diagram types. 35Visual Paradigm guidesGuides on modelling, UML and business analysis. 36MiroOnline whiteboard used for workshops and process mapping. 37Miro templatesTemplates for process and requirements workshops. 38Atlassian: agileGuides on agile practice and user stories. 39JiraIssue tracker used for backlogs and requirements. 40FigmaDesign tool for wireframes and prototypes.

Data, SQL & BI Skills

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Analysis tools employers expect.

41SQLBoltInteractive SQL lessons. 42Mode SQL TutorialFree SQL tutorial for analytics. 43Kaggle LearnFree lessons on Python, SQL and data analysis. 44Power BI documentationMicrosoft documentation for Power BI. 45Power BI training (Microsoft Learn)Free learning paths for Power BI. 46Tableau trainingTableau's free training videos and courses. 47Tableau resourcesTableau Public resources and examples. 48Excel supportMicrosoft support and tutorials for Excel. 49ExceljetExcel formulas and tutorials. 50Excel EasyBeginner Excel tutorials.

Process Improvement & Frameworks

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Lean, Six Sigma and IT service skills.

51ASQ Six Sigma Green BeltASQ certification for Six Sigma Green Belt. 52ASQ Six Sigma Black BeltASQ certification for Six Sigma Black Belt. 53ASQAmerican Society for Quality. 54Lean Enterprise InstituteResources on lean thinking and practice. 55PeopleCertCertification body for ITIL, PRINCE2 and other frameworks. 56iSixSigmaSix Sigma community and resources.

Related Pages

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Neighbouring pages on this site.

57Project Management Courses and CertificationsProject management learning guide. 58Product Management Courses and CertificationsProduct management learning guide. 59Data Science Courses and CertificationsData science learning guide. 60IT CertificationsIT certifications directory. 61Courses and CertificationsHub for all courses and certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which business analysis certification should I start with?

IIBA ECBA is the entry-level credential. CCBA and CBAP follow as you gain experience. PMI-PBA suits analysts working in project environments.

Do I need a certification to be a business analyst?

No, but certifications help show a baseline of knowledge. Practical skills in requirements, process modelling, SQL and BI tools are equally important.

What tools should a business analyst learn?

BPMN modelling, a tracker such as Jira, Excel, SQL, and a BI tool such as Power BI or Tableau.

How is business analysis different from data analysis and product management?

Business analysis focuses on requirements and process change. Data analysis focuses on insights from data, and product management owns the product vision and roadmap. See the related guides.

How current is this page?

Links were checked in October 2026. Certification requirements, exam outlines and fees change often, so confirm details on each body's own page. Descriptions summarize each provider's pages, and listing is not an endorsement. PMI, BCS, ASQ, Scrum.org and several other sites block automated checks from my environment; those pages are kept and may need a manual click.