Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, In collaboration with Purdue University

Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis

In collaboration with Purdue University

• Gain expertise in solving problems using data-driven approaches
• Build skills in Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, and other tools
• Optimize workflows through AI-enabled business analysis
  
• 6 months length program
• eLearning & Live Classroom  (5-10 hours/week weekend classes)
• Ask us for the next cohort and schedule details!

Launch your career in Business Analysis with the Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, created in collaboration with Purdue University. This program offers a complete foundation in business analysis and equips you with practical skills to step into a Business Analyst role. Through real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and masterclasses led by Industry experts, you’ll gain the experience needed to succeed in the field.

Designed for both recent graduates and professionals from any discipline, the program blends self-paced learning, live online classes, and interactive mentorship sessions to ensure a high-impact learning journey. You’ll build expertise in statistical concepts, business analysis practices, lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and tools like Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to excel in a Business Analysis career.

After completing the program, you’ll join Purdue’s prestigious alumni network 

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• in collaboration with Purdue University Online
• Beginner to advanced level
• 6 months of live classroom by industry experts (8-10 hours/week weekend classes) 
• 150+ hours of live classes and mentor-led project support
• 35+ eLearning video content 
• 250+ hours of study time and practice recommended
• 1 year platform access & class recordings
• Earn 35 PDs/CDUs from IIBA with CBAP®
• Capstone from 3 domains like e-commerce, banking, customer service and 14+ projects
• Learn AI-powered Business Analysis leveraging ChatGPT and Google Gemini
• Networking benefits via Purdue’s Alumni Association
• Program completion certificate from Purdue University Online. 

Engaging Learning Experience

• Peer Interaction
  Enjoy a true classroom-like environment by connecting with fellow learners and engaging with mentors in real time through Slack.
• Flexible Learning
  Never fall behind—access recorded sessions anytime to catch up and stay aligned with your cohort.
• Mentorship Sessions
  Receive expert support from mentors to resolve doubts, get project guidance, and enhance your learning journey.
• Dedicated Support
  Benefit from a Cohort Manager who provides personalized assistance and ensures you stay on track toward success.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a leading public research university known for creating practical solutions to some of today’s most pressing problems. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 Most Innovative Universities in the U.S. for four consecutive years, Purdue is at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation.

What added value does Purdue University contribute to the program?

The program curriculum is designed and reviewed with the assistance of the university, which gives the program quality legitimacy and a co-branded certificate of completion. Please be aware that the live classes are not held by actual University faculty staff but by many experienced Industry experts who are suitable for each topic.

19+ Skills Covered

• Business Analysis Fundamentals
• Elicitation and Collaboration
• BRD, FRD, and SRS Documentation
• Requirements Analysis
• Planning and Monitoring
• Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Strategy Analysis
• Wireframing and Prototyping
• Solution Evaluation
• Dashboarding
• Data Visualization
• Agile Scrum Methodology & Artifacts
• Statistical Analysis with Excel
• SQL Databases
• Python Programming
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Digital Transformation Practices
• ChatGPT & Generative AI Applications

Learning Objective

• Grasp the fundamentals of Excel, including analytics functions and conditional formatting
• Apply statistical techniques such as moving averages, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and regression to data sets using Excel
• Understand tools and techniques for Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Master the principles of Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Develop a foundational understanding of the Agile perspective
• Learn to visualize data using Tableau and Power BI, and build interactive dashboards
• Gain proficiency in the Agile Scrum project management approach
• Apply data science fundamentals using R programming
• Acquire expertise in Agile Scrum practices, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Synchronization
• Understand Business Analysis key concepts and the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM)
• Plan, execute, monitor, and track Scrum projects effectively
• Absorb the Agile philosophy and gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum practices
• Apply Scrum methodologies to drive efficiency within organizations
• Understand and apply essential statistical concepts and SQL fundamentals
• Leverage ChatGPT and Google Gemini to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and optimize time spent on business analysisw

Target Audience:

This program is designed for graduates in any discipline and working professionals from diverse backgrounds. No prior business analysis experience is required. It is especially beneficial for individuals aspiring to build or advance their careers in roles such as:

• Aspiring Business Analysts – recent graduates or professionals seeking a career transition
• Professionals performing business analysis duties – including administrators, managers, and project leads
• IT professionals looking to expand into business analysis
• Project managers aiming to enhance analytical and process management skills
• Banking and finance professionals seeking to strengthen analytical expertise
• Marketing managers who want to leverage data-driven decision-making
• Sales professionals aspiring to improve business process insights
• Supply chain managers aiming to optimize operations with analytical approaches

Prerequisites:

To enroll in the Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks
• Come from either a programming or non-programming background
• Have at least 2 years of professional work experience

Learning Path

1. CBAP® - Certified Business Analysis Professional
2. Business Analytics with Excel
3. SQL Training
4. Power BI
5. Tableau Training
6. Business Analyst Capstone

Electives

• Digital Transformation Course for Leaders
• Data Science with R
• AI-Powered Business Analysis
• Agile Scrum Master (ASM)
• Purdue University Business Analysis Master Class
• Masterclass by Business Analysis Industry Leaders

COURSE CONTENT DETAILS

Course 1: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®)

This CBAP® Certification Training equips you with advanced business analysis skills such as comprehensive documentation, effective planning, and solution design. The program also covers the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM) and the six knowledge areas outlined in the BABOK® Guide v3, ensuring you are fully prepared to succeed in the IIBA-CBAP® exam.

Learning Outcomes

• Master Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Develop skills in Elicitation and Collaboration
• Understand Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Gain expertise in Strategy Analysis
• Learn Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
• Explore perspectives in Business Intelligence, Business Architecture, and Business Process Management

Course curriculum

• Introduction to CBAP® Certification
• Overview of BABOK® Guide v3
• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Elicitation and Collaboration
• Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Strategy Analysis
• Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
• Solution Evaluation
• Agile Perspective
• Business Intelligence Perspective
• Information Technology Perspective
• Business Architecture Perspective
• Business Process Management Perspective

Course 2: Business Analytics with Excel

This course is designed to advance your analytics career by equipping you with powerful Microsoft Excel skills. You will learn the fundamentals of data analysis and statistics, enabling you to make informed, data-driven business decisions. Gain hands-on experience in analyzing data effectively and applying insights to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

• Build a solid understanding of business analytics principles and their practical applications in decision-making
• Develop proficiency in data cleaning, preparation, and manipulation to ensure accurate and reliable datasets
• Master Excel functions, formatting, and conditional formatting to enhance data analysis and visualization
• Acquire advanced skills in creating and analyzing pivot tables to summarize complex datasets efficiently
• Apply statistical techniques and analytical methods to solve business problems and support data-driven decision-making

Course curriculum

• Course Introduction
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Data Cleaning and Preparation
• Formatting, Conditional Formatting, and Key Functions
• Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables
• Dashboarding Techniques
• Business Analytics Using Excel
• Data Analysis with Statistical Methods
• Using Macros for Analytics

Course 3: SQL Training

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently work with SQL databases and leverage them effectively in your applications. Learn fundamental SQL statements, conditional statements, commands, joins, subqueries, and functions to manage databases and support scalable growth.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand databases and relationships
• Use common SQL query tools and commands
• Work with transactions, tables, and views
• Comprehend and execute stored procedures

Topics Covered

• Introduction to SQL
• Database Normalization and Entity Relationship (ER) Model
• Installation and Setup
• Working with Databases and Tables
• Operators, Constraints, and Data Types in SQL
• SQL Functions
• Subqueries, Operators, and Derived Tables
• Window Functions in SQL
• Working with Views
• Stored Procedures and Triggers
• Performance Optimization and SQL Best Practices

Course 4: Power BI

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful suite of tools for building interactive dashboards that help analyze data and extract actionable business insights. This training course equips you to leverage Power BI effectively, enabling you to solve business problems and enhance operational performance.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand Power BI concepts, including desktop layouts, BI reports, dashboards, and DAX commands/functions
• Gain the skills to create customized visuals and deliver reliable analysis of large datasets
• Form relationships in your data model and apply data visualization best practices

Topics Covered

• Course Introduction
• Connecting to Data from Various Sources
• Profiling the Data
• Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data
• Designing a Data Model
• Developing a Data Model
• Optimizing Model Performance
• Creating Reports
• Creating Dashboards
• Enhancing Reports to Reveal Insights
• Performing Advanced Analysis
• Managing Datasets

Course 5: Tableau Training

This Tableau course teaches you how to build impactful visualizations, organize data, and design charts and dashboards to support meaningful business decisions. You’ll learn data visualization concepts, work with combo charts and stories, apply filters, parameters, and sets, and create interactive dashboards.

Learning Outcomes

• Master visualization techniques such as heat maps, treemaps, waterfall charts, and Pareto charts
• Understand metadata and how to use it effectively
• Work with Filters, Parameters, and Sets
• Learn to create special field types, Tableau-generated fields, and use parameters
• Build charts, interactive dashboards, story interfaces, and learn how to share your work
• Master data blending, creating data extracts, and organizing/formating data
• Apply arithmetic, logical, table, and LOD calculations

Topics Covered

• Getting Started with Tableau
• Core Tableau Topics
• Creating Charts in Tableau
• Working with Metadata
• Using Filters in Tableau
• Applying Analytics to Worksheets
• Building Dashboards in Tableau
• Modifying Data Connections
• Introduction to Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions

Course 6: Business Analyst Capstone

The Business Analyst Capstone Project provides an opportunity to apply the skills acquired throughout the program. Guided by dedicated mentoring sessions, you will tackle a real-world, industry-relevant business analysis problem. This project serves as the capstone of the learning path, showcasing your Business Analysis expertise to potential employers.

Elective Courses:

Elective 1: Digital Transformation Course for Leaders

Harness digital technologies to redefine business strategies and achieve organizational objectives. This course is ideal for leaders across all domains, helping you create actionable plans, drive customer-centric innovation, and cultivate a digital-first culture within your organization.

Elective 2: Data Science with R

This course equips you with the skills to apply data science across industries, enabling better data-driven business decisions. You will learn data exploration, visualization, predictive analytics, and descriptive analytics using the R programming language. The course covers R packages, data import/export, data structures, statistical concepts, cluster analysis, and forecasting, providing a comprehensive foundation for practical data science applications.

Elective 3: Agile Scrum Master

This online Agile Scrum Master training introduces you to Agile best practices and the key principles of the Scrum methodology. Gain mastery in Agile Scrum project management, enhancing your ability to develop and deliver high-quality products. Learn to maximize business value while effectively mitigating risks using this widely adopted methodology.

Elective 4: AI-Powered Business Analysis 

Learn to leverage ChatGPT and Google Gemini to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and optimize time spent on business analysis tasks. This program empowers business analysts with the skills and knowledge to integrate AI tools seamlessly into their daily work, enhancing efficiency and decision-making.

Elective 5: Purdue University Business Analysis Master Class

Join this online interactive masterclass to gain expert insights into the latest technologies and techniques shaping the field of Business Analysis. Learn from industry leaders and stay ahead with emerging trends and best practices.

Elective 6: Masterclass by Business Analysis Industry Leaders

Join this online interactive masterclass to gain exclusive insights into the latest Business Analyst trends from top industry experts. Learn best practices, emerging techniques, and strategies shaping the field today.

Industry Case Studies and Projects

• Project 1 – Pearson’s SuccessMaker
  [Harvard Case Study] Step into the role of VP of Product at Pearson to transform product development processes, enhancing alignment with customer needs in the education market.

• Project 2 – Amazon Facing Low Customer Satisfaction in Singapore
  [Harvard Case Study] Act as the lead analyst at ISE to analyze customer surveys and identify factors behind Amazon’s low customer satisfaction ranking in Singapore.

• Project 3 – PGA Golf: Is Sunday Made for TV?
  [Harvard Case Study] Analyze a golf tournament to determine if courses were made easier on Sundays for broadcast purposes or if golfer performance pressures affected scores.

• Project 4 – Canteen Ordering System for Unilever
  Design an online portal enabling Unilever employees to order food, reducing wait times and improving access to preferred menu items.

• Project 5 – Library Management System for Stanford University
  Develop a library management software to automate library activities, providing accurate information on books, magazines, and research papers.

• Project 6 – WhatsApp Pay
  Design a business model to onboard at least one million users onto WhatsApp Pay within the first three months of launch.

• Project 7 – Hospital Management System for Mayo Clinic
  Create a hospital management system to streamline cross-departmental administrative activities, including patient records and bed availability.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is the program delivered?

The course is delivered entirely online through live virtual classes, offering an 80:20 blend of experiential training and theoretical learning. You'll engage in hands-on projects, case studies, and interactive sessions led by industry experts.

How is the class schedule looks like? Is there recordings?

The course typically spans about 6 months, with an estimated 5–10 hours of weekly weekend live sessions with variety of schedule. In between courses, there will be a lot of hands-on project to complete. Please email us to get the details schedule of the program. If you miss a class, you can always watch the recording.

NOTE:

Attendance cannot be marked by simply watching the session recordings. Attendance is recorded only when a learner joins the live session. Since these are university-affiliated programs, the criteria are more stringent, as they are set by the universities themselves. However recordings will be available . Learners can view the specific certificate criteria for each course directly on their LMS

Can I work full-time while enrolled in this program?

Yes, you can! The program schedule is designed to help busy professionals with full-time work. You can attend live instructor-led sessions which are mostly held on weekends at the designated time according to your schedule and then complete assignments/projects during your free time.

What is the Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics?

The Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics is a six-month online course designed to provide practical, industry-aligned training in leading business analysis tools and techniques. Learn to make data-driven business decisions using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and AI-powered platforms such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Gain insights from industry experts, and strengthen your expertise through hands-on projects and real-world use cases, preparing you for a successful career in business analytics.

What are the Major Responsibilities of a Business Analytics Expert?

A business analytics professional plays a critical role in helping organizations leverage data for better decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing past data and research to identify opportunities for improvement and guide business decisions
• Promoting collaboration and helping teams understand the value of emerging technologies and strategies
• Monitoring the implementation of new technologies and systems
• Conducting workshops and training sessions to share knowledge across teams
• Coordinating with project management teams to integrate business analysis insights into project plans
• Implementing solutions in supply chain management, data visualization, and data organization, while solving complex challenges like risk management

What is BABOK® and What Does It Cover?

The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) is a comprehensive framework that enables business analysts to deliver better outcomes at strategic, tactical, and operational levels. It outlines key knowledge areas, techniques, and perspectives that encompass the majority of business analysis tasks, while emphasizing approaches tailored to the context of each initiative.

What are the Career Paths After the Program?

Completing the Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics opens doors to various roles, including Business Analyst, Data Analyst, IT Analyst, and other analytics-focused positions across industries. This program equips you with the skills to pursue a data-driven career in business analysis and decision-making.