Building the next generation of Business Analysts
BA Professional Programmes is an online training institution for Business Analysts. We bring practical Business Analysis, AI capability, BCS certification preparation and career support together in one place, so people can start, grow and progress in the profession.
Our mission and vision
Why BA Professional Programmes exists
Make Business Analysis careers open to anyone ready to learn
Our mission
Practical, AI-ready and affordable training, with recognised certification preparation and real career support, so that more people can enter the profession and grow in it with confidence.
A stronger, more connected BA profession
Our vision
A profession where every organisation going through change has skilled Business Analysts to guide it, and where learners, practising BAs and employers connect, share knowledge and grow together.
What we stand for
How the programmes are designed
Business Analysis is learned by doing. Every programme and course follows the same principles.
Practical first
Realistic case studies, labs and live sessions, so you practise the work, not just the theory.
Ready for AI
AI is built into how you learn, so you can use it with confidence and good judgement at work.
Recognised
Structured preparation for BCS certifications, the qualifications UK employers look for.
Career-focused
Job search, CV, interview and mentoring support, so learning leads to your next role.
Open to everyone
Online, at your own pace and fairly priced, whether you are new to BA or already practising.
Supportive
Honest feedback and personal support at every step, from your first module to your next role.
Where we are heading
From training to a BA community
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Programmes and courses
Foundation and Advanced programmes, short courses and career support, online and at your own pace.
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A learner and alumni community
A place for learners and practising BAs to share knowledge, find support and keep growing after the course.
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BA events and expert instructors
Events, forums and more practising experts helping shape the programmes and learner support.
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Employer partners
Partnerships with organisations so learners can gain real work experience and add it to their CV.
What you use while you study
The learning portal and support
Interactive learning portal
Short articles, videos, interactive activities, quizzes and tests on every topic, with your progress saved as you go and 180 days of access.
Live sessions
Fortnightly online sessions on weekday evenings and weekends, where you practise with people at a similar stage.
Practical labs
Hands-on exercises on realistic case studies: interviewing, process mapping, requirements and the business case.
Career support
CV review, LinkedIn guidance, job search techniques, interview practice and one-to-one mentoring.
The screens are simplified illustrations of the learning portal and support.
Results that speak for themselves
Impact so far
- 25+Business Analysts supported
- 16+Business Analysts achieved BCS certifications
- 5+Business Analysts obtained the BCS International Diploma
- 7+Early-career professionals mentored
What learners say
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Your trainer and founder
Led by a practising Business Analyst
Chris Usina
Business Analyst and Business Architect. Founder, lead trainer and mentor.
Chris has worked as a Business Analyst since 2018, across public and private sector projects, spanning business analysis, solution analysis, enterprise architecture and the full software development life cycle. He founded BA Professional Programmes after finding that the job asks for much more than the exam syllabus, so the programmes cover what a working BA actually needs.
He now focuses on AI-enabled business analysis, mentors people moving into BA roles and sits on the BCS Merseyside Branch committee.
- Since 2018Working Business Analyst
- MBCSProfessional Member of BCS
- Public and privateSector experience
- AI-enabled BASolution analysis, SDLC and enterprise architecture
Have a question or want to join?
I am happy to chat. Send me your question, or save your seat at a free introduction webinar.