Complete Business Analyst Learning Roadmap for Adii
Step 1: Start with Google Business Intelligence Certificate
- Beginner-friendly, no technical background needed.
- Covers: Data Analysis, Dashboards (Looker Studio), SQL Basics,
Excel/Sheets.
- Duration: 3 months (Recommended pace: 1 to 1.5 hours daily).
Step 2: Learn Missing, But Essential Business Analyst Skills (Free)
These skills are not fully covered in the Google Certificate but are critical for BA
jobs:
1. Requirement Gathering & Documentation (BRD, FRD)
- Resource: YouTube ("The BA Guide", "BA Simplified"), [Link]
articles.
2. Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Resource: TED Talks (Listening, Communication), Free BA blogs, practice
active listening daily.
3. Business Process Understanding (BPMN Basics)
- Resource: YouTube ("Business Process Modeling for Beginners").
4. Agile & Scrum Fundamentals
- Resource: YouTube (Simplilearn "Agile and Scrum Explained"), [Link]
free resources.
5. Wireframing (Optional but good for tech companies)
- Resource: Figma or Balsamiq (Free tutorials on YouTube).
6. Real-world Case Study Practice
- Resource: [Link] case studies, YouTube mock projects.
7. SQL Practice
- Resource: w3schools SQL tutorials, DataLemur (Free for SQL exercises).
Step 3: Weekly Simple Study Plan
Mon-Fri:
- Google BI Certificate (1 to 1.5 hours).
- Mon-Wed: BA Concepts (30 min).
- Tue-Thu: SQL or Wireframing (30 min).
Saturday:
- Real-world Case Study + Journal Learning (1 hour).
Sunday:
- Resume/LinkedIn work + Soft Skills practice (1 hour).
Final Mentor Advice:
Be consistent, even 1 to 2 hours daily is enough. Don't stress about tools like
Figma initially. First build strong foundation with Google BI Certificate plus BA
Soft Skills.
After 2 to 3 months, optionally add Wireframing and extra tools to stand out.
In 3 months, you'll be job-ready for entry-level Business Analyst or Data
Analyst roles.