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How to Start a Business Analyst Career: The handbook to apply business analysis techniques, select requirements training, and explore job roles ... career (Business Analyst Career Guide) Paperback – January 4, 2015

by Laura Brandenburg (Author), Ellen Gottesdiener (Foreword)
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You may be wondering if business analysis is the right career choice, debating if you have what it takes to be successful as a business analyst, or looking for tips to maximize your business analysis opportunities. With the average salary for a business analyst in the United States reaching above $90,000 per year, more talented, experienced professionals are pursuing business analysis careers than ever before. But the path is not clear cut. No degree will guarantee you will start in a business analyst role. What's more, few junior-level business analyst jobs exist. Yet every year professionals with experience in other occupations move directly into mid-level and even senior-level business analyst roles. My promise to you is that this book will help you find your best path forward into a business analyst career. More than that, you will know exactly what to do next to expand your business analysis opportunities.
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Laura's book provides spot-on recommendations to help you drastically reduce the amount of effort and time required to jump-start your business analyst career. If you were to invest in just one resource to help you transition into a high-paying and rewarding business analyst career, you couldn't do better than this book. ~ Adriana Beal, Product Manager and Principal Consultant at Beal Projects LLC

When people ask me, how do I become a business analyst?, I always sigh (inside!) because I would love to give them a simple guide, but I know that it is complicated, and any answer has to start with it depends...Laura has done the almost impossible by providing a route into business analysis via a step-by-step process that anyone can follow. -Alex Papworth, Business Analyst and Mentor, BAmentor.com

What a wonderful gift you can give yourself with this book, which will help you decide if business analysis is the right career move for you. -Bob the BA (aka Bob Prentiss)

Practical, principle-based, and easy to read and use, professionals of any background or career level seeking an opportunity in business analysis stand to benefit from this book. -Jonathan Babcock, Jabian Consulting and Editor of PracticalAnalyst.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clear Spring Business Analysis (January 4, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983861129
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983861126
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches
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START YOUR BUSINESS ANALYST CAREER

Laura Brandenburg, CBAP is an internationally-recognized leader known for helping mid-career professionals start business analysis careers.

Laura brings more than a decade of experience in the business analysis profession, filling such diverse roles as a full-time business analyst, consultant, and hiring manager. She brings all of these perspectives into her writing, presenting, coaching, and training to help you find transferable business analysis skills, expand your business analysis experience, and start your business analysis career with confidence.

If you'd like to know more about how you can get started as a business analyst, scroll down the page and check out the different books Laura has published.

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Customers find the book useful for learning the fundamentals of business analysis. They appreciate the clear writing style and structure that makes it easy to understand. The pacing is straightforward and the book provides a step-by-step guide with hands-on exercises. Overall, customers consider it a valuable resource that offers good value for money.

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Customers find the book's objectives and learning materials helpful. They say it's a useful reference for new workers in this area. The book provides practical advice and tips on self-analysis.

"...The book is full of practicable and actionable advice on doing self analysis to aid you to decide what is best for you and also to assist you in..." Read more

"...The book demystifies complex concepts, making them accessible for beginners like myself, while still being insightful for those with some industry..." Read more

"Learn by example... a lot of success stories and exercises that can help us achieve our career. Those exercises also help us improve our skills...." Read more

"...BA’s, I greatly appreciated the book as well for providing an overview of the profession, terminology descriptions including types of BA’s and ways..." Read more

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Customers find the book's writing style understandable and engaging. They appreciate the clear structure and illustrations that provide a good understanding of business analysis. The level of detail and simplicity of the writing style are also appreciated.

"...The book is very well written and it gives enormous clarity of what is a Business Analyst career with all its nuances, types and sub types...." Read more

"...Laura's engaging style and clear structure made it not just informative but also a joy to read...." Read more

"...Those exercises also help us improve our skills. Easy to read!" Read more

"...Laura has a way of writing that is easily understood by people interested in Business Analysis no matter what their level...." Read more

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Customers find the book straightforward and easy to read. They say it's a step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to become an analyst. The book is also described as a hands-on workbook that explores ways to improve one's skills.

"...It is a hands-on workbook that explores not only ways to improve your skills and land a job but also ways to determine if a Business Analysis..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's value for money.

"Well worth the money. I learned what I DON'T want to do. I had no idea there were so many demands to being a BA...." Read more

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  • Pedro Junqueira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good career advice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016
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    I am in a cross roads in my career and currently looking for work do to a failed attempt in another field. As I progressed in my professional career I unintentionally moved into business analyst roles doing various things such as data analysis, market research, process improvement, reporting, business intelligence, management consultancy but never actually being a formal Business Analyst with a structured body of knowledge as outlined in the BABOK.
    Because of the lack of structure I end up getting bored working as a jack of all trades BA and tried a career move into Financial Planing and it did not work well and I quickly realised that it is not for me and that I am a natural business analyst.
    In this context I believe Laura's book was crucial for me to reflect and see what are the options for me as far as career planning goes.
    The book is very well written and it gives enormous clarity of what is a Business Analyst career with all its nuances, types and sub types. What one need to look inside to decide what is the next move.
    The book is full of practicable and actionable advice on doing self analysis to aid you to decide what is best for you and also to assist you in putting a plan of action for what you want. Even the book will give all you need to decide if BA career is or isn't for you.
    Even if you decide that BA is not for you still the book is relevant as far as career planing is concerned.
    I am very grateful I got my hands on this book and I highly recommend.
    If you want to know what BA is all about and how the profession is like and what it takes to become the best? This book is definitively for you.
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  • Aloha Bliss
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Game-Changer for Aspiring Business Analysts
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
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    As someone eager to break into business analysis, Laura Brandenburg's "Start Your Business Analyst Career" was a revelation. Her extensive experience shines through, offering a blend of practical advice and professional wisdom. The book demystifies complex concepts, making them accessible for beginners like myself, while still being insightful for those with some industry knowledge. Laura's engaging style and clear structure made it not just informative but also a joy to read. This book isn't just a guide; it's a roadmap to success in the business analysis field. An absolute must-read for anyone starting their journey!
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  • Catarina Andreia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lear by example
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
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    Learn by example... a lot of success stories and exercises that can help us achieve our career. Those exercises also help us improve our skills.
    Easy to read!
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  • WDWeathe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of the Business Analyst Profession
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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    I am one of those Business Analysts that was doing BA work for decades before hearing about business analysis. Although “How To Start a Business Analyst Career” by Laura Brandenburg is targeted at folks who wish to become BA’s, I greatly appreciated the book as well for providing an overview of the profession, terminology descriptions including types of BA’s and ways to explain and promote Business Analysis.

    Business Analysis is a relatively new profession and many of us are struggling with ways to communicate the great value that BA’s bring to an organization. This book provides great tidbits to add to my arsenal of skill sets that BA’s bring to the table. The book also has great networking tips, descriptions of the different types of certifications, and specific resources that provide ongoing sources for up-to-date information on the industry.

    For those wishing to begin a career in Business Analysis, there is a lot to like about this book. It is a hands-on workbook that explores not only ways to improve your skills and land a job but also ways to determine if a Business Analysis career is right for you. But I believe others in the profession will enjoy it as well. Thank you Laura for the great resource!

    I was provided an early review copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review.
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  • Tony
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory book for newbies or entry level professionals
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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    Good book for those very early in their career or beginners looking to learn more. I follow the author on social media and enjoy her content. In my view, this book could have been either significantly shorter/condensed or at least filled with more templates, tools, and specifics. I found that themes or topic were often repeated or common knowledge for someone like myself who has 5+ years of professional experience in IT.

    After reading this book I do not feel ready or very confident to jump into a 'day 1 'scenario as a business analyst, but maybe that isn't the point of this book. The premium content, based on how the author presents and the many positive reviews from the website seems worthwhile for those looking for a quick start advantage.

    Unfortunately, the author seems intent on charging premium prices for a deeper dive into the tools themselves and utilization, which today is certainly understanding, but on some level also disappointing especially for those who might stand to benefit in some cases.

    Again, good general resource on the subject for newbies or those in early career who are curious or interested and may use this as a springboard to other courses and deeper learning. Before investing more, might want to invest in discovering what is available and can be learned without paying such a high premium.
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  • Sahil daterao
    5.0 out of 5 stars Title says it all
    Reviewed in India on May 25, 2024
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    Awesome book, well written, reader will get insight about all stepstones on their way to be better business analyst, I recommend this book for all business analysts starting their career.
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  • Nazif
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good beginners
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2020
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    It's a good book for BA beginners, explains basic methods from the begging and provides additional information with clear examples. Recommend for new BAs.
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  • DanBR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muito legal!
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 23, 2018
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    Gostei muito da autora e da proposta. Ela entregou exatamente o que ela propôs.
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  • Marco De Martino
    5.0 out of 5 stars Utile e chiarificatore.
    Reviewed in Italy on October 20, 2019
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    Mi ha spiegato bene la professione del business analyst e mi ha fugato molti dubbi. Secondo me va letto anche da chi vuole sostenere la certificazione IIBA
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy - brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2018
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    Laura Brandenburg is a recognised expert in this field and this book brilliantly supports her other support channels. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a business analyst - in fact, you may surprise yourself and realise that you may have already been doing many of the aspects of the role in your current or past roles.

    Clear, concise and short on technical jargon beyond what you really need to understand. It's a no-brainer people. Invest this small amount. You won't regret it.
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