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How to become a Business Analyst

From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
6–14 months
Typical pay
$70k–$100k
Starting from
No experience

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required — not just course length.

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The route

  1. 1
    3–6 months

    Learn requirements and process mapping

    Eliciting what people actually need, then writing it down unambiguously.

    Course that covers thisBusiness Analysis Basics: Theory & Practice for BeginnersUdemy · around $19.99 →
  2. 2
    2–4 months

    Get fluent in Excel and SQL

    Most BA work is answering questions about data nobody has looked at properly.

    Course that covers thisMaster SQL - Core Database Skills Practice ExamUdemy · around $19.99 →
  3. 3
    6–12 months

    Learn a domain

    Healthcare, insurance or finance. Domain knowledge is what makes a BA valuable.

  4. 4
    6–18 months

    Move from a coordinator or ops role

    The most common route in is a sideways step inside your current employer.

    Course that covers thisUltimate Microsoft Excel Bundle from Beginner to AdvancedUdemy · around $19.99 →
  5. ✓

    Destination

    Business Analyst

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