Business Analysis with Gen AI - Project Studio

Build your business analysis skills from the ground up through live, guided project work.

30 hours of live online instruction | 15 modules of two hours each | Three practical projects | LMS learning, assignments and feedback

OVERVIEW

Learn how to understand business problems, work with stakeholders and turn ideas into clear requirements and practical recommendations.

Business Analysis with Gen AI - Project Studio combines the foundations of IT Business Analysis with guided project experience and responsible use of generative AI. You learn through live demonstrations, hands-on activities, structured assignments and instructor feedback.

An IT Business Analyst helps an organisation understand what needs to improve and explains what a process or technology solution must do. In this course, you practise the thinking, communication and documentation skills that support that work.

Start with the foundations. We explain the role and its terminology in plain language, introduce skills progressively and help you apply them to realistic business situations. As your understanding grows, so does your ability to analyse a problem, evaluate a solution and explain your decisions.

The result is a stronger foundation, practical work for your portfolio and concrete examples to discuss in interviews.

AUDIENCE PROFILE

This course is suitable for:

·         Beginners exploring a career in IT Business Analysis.

·         Career changers bringing experience from business, administration, finance, customer service or operations.

·         Recent graduates seeking structured practice and a professional portfolio.

·         IT, software testing and support professionals moving towards analysis roles.

·         Professionals returning to work or refreshing their analytical skills.

·         Existing analysts who want to strengthen their use of Gen AI, data and business communication.

PRE-REQUISITES

·         Basic computer skills, including using online meeting tools and working with documents.

·         A willingness to participate, ask questions and complete practical assignments.

·         Comfort communicating ideas and learning through feedback.

·         Familiarity with spreadsheets is helpful, but advanced Excel knowledge is not required.

·         Previous employment as a Business Analyst or experience with AI is not required.

Technical topics are introduced step by step through explanations, examples and guided practice.

COURSE TYPE

Live, instructor-led online training, supported by self-paced LMS learning and practical project assignments.

Attend interactive online sessions, work through activities with your instructor and continue developing your skills between modules.

DURATION

30 hours of live instruction across 15 online modules of two hours each.

LMS preparation, independent practice and project assignments take place in addition to the 30 live hours.

PLACEMENT & CAREER SUPPORT

Build the skills to present your experience clearly and approach your job search with greater confidence.

Career support includes:

·         Resume review and an hour-long workshop with a qualified resume coach.

·         LinkedIn and portfolio positioning.

·         Job search and application techniques.

·         Interview preparation.

·         Internship and career placement assistance. *

Conditions apply to internship and career placement assistance.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Build practical skills through guided application and feedback.

The Project Studio gives your learning a practical purpose. Each stage connects a business analysis concept to an activity you complete, review and explain.

Begin with a clear foundation. Learn what Business Analysts do, how they approach problems and how they work with business and technology teams.

Learn through live demonstrations. Watch your instructor work through examples, explain the reasoning behind decisions and demonstrate how to produce useful analysis.

Practise with support. Apply the methods during live online sessions, ask questions and discuss different approaches.

Develop your own work. Complete assignments using the course materials, examples and templates, then strengthen your submissions through feedback.

Demonstrate your progress. Bring your learning together in project deliverables and presentations that show what you can do.

The LMS supports this process with focused lessons, demonstrations, readings and practice resources. You can prepare before a session and revisit relevant material as you work.

Throughout the programme, you learn to use Gen AI to support analysis and documentation while checking its output, protecting information and retaining responsibility for your decisions.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Across 15 live modules and supporting LMS activities, you develop practical capability in the following areas.

Business Analysis Foundations

·         Understand the analyst's role, responsibilities and contribution to a project.

·         Identify a business problem, define objectives and understand the scope of an improvement.

Stakeholders and Requirements

·         Ask useful questions, understand different perspectives and clarify business needs.

·         Write requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria that explain what a solution should achieve.

Processes and Digital Solutions

·         Describe how work happens today and identify opportunities for improvement.

·         Communicate proposed processes, user needs and solution ideas through clear documentation and visuals.

Business Data and Reporting

·         Build introductory skills in spreadsheet analysis, SQL and interpreting business information.

·         Select meaningful measures and communicate findings through reports and introductory Power BI dashboards.

Gen AI for Business Analysis

·         Use AI to support research, idea development, documentation and review.

·         Evaluate outputs, recognise limitations and consider privacy, security and human oversight.

Testing and Business Recommendations

·         Connect business needs to practical checks and evaluate whether a proposed solution meets them.

·         Explain business value, consider adoption and present recommendations supported by evidence.

TOOLS COVERED

Develop practical familiarity with tools used to analyse information, document ideas and communicate findings.

Examples include:

·         Generative AI assistants: ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.

·         Microsoft Excel: organising, checking and analysing business information.

·         SQL: introductory querying and interpretation of business data.

·         Microsoft Power BI: introductory dashboards and visual reporting.

·         Digital diagramming and documentation tools: communicating processes, requirements and solution ideas.

Tools are introduced in the context of the work you are learning to do, with explanations and guided practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion, you will be able to:

·         Explain the role of an IT Business Analyst and apply a structured approach to a business problem.

·         Identify stakeholders, ask relevant questions and clarify needs.

·         Write clear requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.

·         Describe business processes and communicate improvement opportunities.

·         Use Gen AI to support analytical work while checking accuracy and applying appropriate controls.

·         Perform introductory business data analysis and present findings clearly.

·         Prepare practical checks and evaluate how well a proposed solution meets requirements.

·         Develop recommendations that consider business value, risk and adoption.

·         Present your project work and explain the reasoning behind your decisions.

Your progress is measured through assignments, practical demonstrations and project submissions. Feedback focuses on the quality of your analysis, accuracy, clarity, judgment and ability to explain your work.

PROJECTS

Three LIVE projects, culminating in a final presentation.

The Project Studio uses business simulations to help you apply your learning in a structured setting. The three projects cover:

Business Process Improvement

Understand a business need, examine how work gets done and recommend a practical improvement.

Business Workflows and Responsible AI

Explore how AI can support business activities while maintaining accuracy, appropriate controls and human judgment.

Business Data and Decision Making

Interpret information, communicate useful findings and develop a recommendation supported by evidence.

The final project brings together the skills developed across the course. You present your work, explain your decisions and respond to questions about your recommendations.

PORTFOLIO DELIVERABLES

Build a collection of completed course work that demonstrates how you approach business analysis.

Your portfolio includes selected examples of:

·         Business problem and requirements documentation.

·         Process and solution visuals.

·         Data analysis and business reporting.

·         Testing and evaluation evidence.

·         Business recommendations and presentation materials.

Instructor feedback helps you improve the clarity and quality of your work. You also practise explaining your own contribution and the decisions behind each submission.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Turn your project work into clear examples you can discuss with a prospective employer.

Interview preparation helps you:

·         Explain how you approached a business problem.

·         Describe your role, decisions and contribution to a project.

·         Discuss requirements, process improvements, data findings and testing.

·         Explain how you used AI and checked its results.

·         Respond to questions about your recommendations.

·         Improve your answers through feedback and a mock interview.

You develop the confidence to discuss work you understand and the reasoning you can demonstrate.

CERTIFICATE

Participants who successfully complete the required assignments, assessments and practical project work receive a Certificate of Completion in Business Analysis with Gen AI - Project Studio from Training Central.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The course builds capabilities relevant to business analysis and related roles, including:

·         Junior or Associate Business Analyst.

·         Business Analyst.

·         Business Process or Operations Analyst.

·         Project Analyst or Implementation Support.

·         User Acceptance Testing or QA Analyst.

·         Reporting or Junior Data Analyst.

The most suitable opportunities depend on your previous education, experience and the requirements of individual employers. Professionals with existing experience can also apply the learning to strengthen their current responsibilities.

Your portfolio and project discussions give you practical evidence to support applications and interviews.

GET IN TOUCH

Start building the skills to approach business problems with confidence.

Tell us about your background and career goals. Our team can help you understand the course, discuss the next intake and guide you through enrolment.

Enquire about the next intake

Email: info@tccoe.com