Career
Job Search Techniques
Finding the right roles
1 hour of study
The BA job market explained, with a focused approach to finding the right roles.
Get ready for your next Business Analyst role
Job search techniques, interview preparation and a one-to-one CV review for BA roles, plus tailored mentoring. Each course is available on its own and is part of both programmes.
Where Business Analysts work
Every industry needs people who connect business needs with technology
Business Analysts work wherever organisations change how they operate, from banks and the NHS to retailers and government. The job title changes with the industry, but the core skills are the same.
Banking and finance
Typical first job titles
- Junior Business Analyst
- Payments Business Analyst
- Regulatory Change Analyst
Insurance
Typical first job titles
- Business Analyst
- Claims Systems Analyst
- Process Analyst
Healthcare and the NHS
Typical first job titles
- Digital Business Analyst
- Clinical Systems Analyst
- Service Improvement Analyst
Government and public sector
Typical first job titles
- Associate Business Analyst
- Digital Business Analyst
- Service Design Analyst
Retail and ecommerce
Typical first job titles
- Ecommerce Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Operations Analyst
Technology and software
Typical first job titles
- Requirements Analyst
- Product Analyst
- Technical Business Analyst
Energy and utilities
Typical first job titles
- Business Analyst
- Process Analyst
- Change Analyst
Consulting
Typical first job titles
- Associate Consultant
- Business Analyst Consultant
- Change Consultant
Where a BA career can take you
Start as a Business Analyst, then grow in the role or move into a related career
Business Analysis is a strong starting point because you learn how the whole organisation works. Many people grow into senior BA roles. Others use the same skills to move into product, delivery, architecture, data or leadership.
- 1StartEntry level
- Junior Business Analyst
- Associate Business Analyst
- Graduate Analyst
- Process Analyst
- Requirements Analyst
- 2GrowExperienced
- Business Analyst
- Senior Business Analyst
- Technical Business Analyst
- Lead Business Analyst
- 3LeadSenior
- Principal Business Analyst
- Head of Business Analysis
- BA Practice Lead
Or move into a related career
Product
If you enjoy deciding what gets built and why.
- Product Owner
- Product Manager
- Head of Product
Delivery
If you enjoy planning change and seeing it through.
- Project Manager
- Programme Manager
- Delivery Manager
Architecture
If you enjoy the big picture and how systems fit together.
- Business Architect
- Solution Architect
- Enterprise Architect
Data
If you enjoy numbers, insight and reporting.
- Data Analyst
- BI Analyst
- Data Product Owner
Leadership
If you enjoy leading teams and setting direction.
- IT Manager
- Change Manager
- Transformation Director
- Director
Consulting
If you enjoy variety across different organisations.
- Management Consultant
- Transformation Consultant
- Principal Consultant
Career courses
3 courses, 1 hour each
Forward Mentoring
One-to-one
Mentoring built around you
Tailored mentoring package
A tailored one-to-one mentoring package for your Business Analysis career: where you are now, where you want to be and a clear plan to get there, with honest feedback along the way.
BA Certifications Coaching
Not sure which certification?
Guidance on which certification to take, in what order and how to prepare.
Progress into your next role
The final step of the journey
CV, job search and interview support for your next Business Analyst role, combined with mentoring and your personal career plan.
- 1Learn
- 2Apply
- 3Develop
- 4Certify
- 5Progress
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