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Business Analyst Roadmap

Become a business analyst — the translator between business and tech. BAs are in massive demand in Indian IT companies and consulting firms. No coding required to start.

3-5 months4-8 LPA → 22-40 LPA expected6 steps • 20 free resources
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Business Analysis Fundamentals

2-3 weeks

Learn the BA role: requirements gathering, stakeholder analysis, business process modeling, and documentation.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Gather and document business requirements
  • Create stakeholder maps and communication plans
  • Write Business Requirements Documents (BRD)
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Mini-project

Write a complete BRD for an e-commerce returns management system: requirements, user stories, and process flows.

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Process Modeling & Documentation

2-3 weeks

Map and improve business processes. Learn BPMN, flowcharts, use case diagrams, and how to identify process improvement opportunities.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create BPMN process diagrams
  • Write use cases and user stories
  • Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions
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Mini-project

Map the order-to-delivery process for an e-commerce company: current state, identify bottlenecks, propose future state.

3

Data Analysis & SQL

3-4 weeks

BAs need data skills. Learn SQL for querying databases and Excel/Power BI for analysis and presenting insights to stakeholders.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Query databases with SQL to extract insights
  • Analyze data in Excel with pivot tables and charts
  • Present data-driven recommendations
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Mini-project

Analyze a sales dataset with SQL and Excel: write 20 queries, create pivot analysis, and present 5 business recommendations.

4

Agile & Product Thinking

2-3 weeks

Most Indian IT projects are Agile. Learn Scrum, Kanban, product backlogs, sprint planning, and the BA's role in Agile teams.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Write and refine user stories with acceptance criteria
  • Manage product backlogs and sprint planning
  • Participate effectively in Agile ceremonies
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Mini-project

Create a product backlog with 50 user stories for a food delivery app. Write acceptance criteria. Prioritize using MoSCoW.

5

Wireframing & Prototyping

2-3 weeks

Visualize solutions. Learn to create wireframes and prototypes in Figma or Balsamiq to communicate requirements visually.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create wireframes for web and mobile applications
  • Build interactive prototypes in Figma
  • Communicate requirements through visual designs
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Mini-project

Design wireframes for 10 screens of a mobile banking app. Create an interactive prototype. Get feedback from 5 users.

6

CBAP Certification & Career

3-4 weeks

CBAP/ECBA is the gold standard BA certification. Prepare for it while building your portfolio and job search.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand the BABOK knowledge areas
  • Pass ECBA/CBAP practice exams
  • Build a BA portfolio with case studies
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Mini-project

Complete ECBA study materials. Solve 5 case studies end-to-end. Apply to 20+ BA roles with your portfolio.

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