Business Analysis Fundamentals: SQL, Power BI, Excel, and BPMN

Modern organizations rely on business analysts to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This course provides a complete text-based introduction to essential analytical frameworks, tools, and practices required in the industry today. You will start by understanding foundational terminology, core business analysis concepts, and the project lifecycle. From there, you will learn how to capture stakeholder requirements, model business workflows using BPMN, and write clear technical specifications, use cases, and user stories. You will also develop practical data skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI to analyze trends and create insightful dashboards, alongside learning modern Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. What you'll learn: - Master key terminology, business analysis frameworks, and requirements engineering fundamentals. - Map and optimize business processes using standard BPMN notation. - Write effective technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. - Query relational databases with SQL and build analytical dashboards in Power BI. - Manage project documentation and task workflows using Agile principles in Jira and Confluence. - Prepare for real-world analytical case studies and technical interview scenarios. The course begins with clear definitions and theoretical foundations before guiding you through structured reading, practical examples, and written exercises. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior background in analytics or programming. Start reading today to build practical business analysis skills step by step.