Key Competencies for BA Success

The competencies of a Business Analyst encompass a combination of knowledge, skills, and behaviors that enable them to perform effectively in their role.
Let's look at them:

Technical competencies

Let's take a closer look at technical competencies of Business Analyst:

1. IT Concepts:

   • Understanding fundamental IT concepts is crucial for effective communication with technical teams. This includes knowledge of:

     • Basic networking principles;

     • Database structures and management;

     • Hardware components and configurations;

     • Software architectures and components.

2. Software Development Lifecycles:

   • Familiarity with various software development lifecycles helps BAs in understanding how projects progress from initiation to deployment. Key lifecycles include:

     • Waterfall model;

     • Agile methodology;

     • Iterative development.

3. Process Modeling:

   • BAs use process modeling to represent and analyze business processes. Relevant competencies include:

     • Proficiency in creating process flow diagrams;

     • Understanding BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) for standardized process modeling;

     • Identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement in business processes.

4. Data Analysis:

   • BAs often engage in data analysis to inform decision-making and shape project requirements. Competencies in data analysis include:

     • Familiarity with data modeling techniques;

     • Ability to create and interpret data flow diagrams;

     • Understanding data mining and statistical analysis for deriving insights.

Note

If you find many terms that seem unfamiliar or difficult to understand, don't worry! We will provide more detailed explanations later in the course.