The Competencies of a business Analyst (2.5%)

Question 1

Explain the concept of the T-shaped Professional

Answer 1

Multi-disciplinary breadth of knowledge and skill
Deep knowledge and skill of specific domain

Question 2

Identify the three areas of business analysis competency
(Profile of a T-shaped Business Analyst)

Answer 2

Personal Qualities - Communication Facilitation
Professional Techniques - Stakeholder analysis and management, Requirements engineering, Investigation Data and process modelling
Business Knowledge - Domain knowledge, Commercial awareness

Question 3

Identify the three areas of business analysis competency(Personal Qualities)

Answer 3

Personal Qualities
Communication, Relationship Building, influencing, Facilitation, Resilience, Analytical thinking skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Leadership, Adaptable Mindset, Political awareness, Team working and Professionalism

Question 4

Identify the three areas of business analysis competency(Business Knowledge)

Answer 4

Business Knowledge
Commercial awareness, Business case development, Domain knowledge, Subject matter expertise, Digital technology, Organisational structures, Supplier management
Enterprise and related architectures

Question 5

Identify the three areas of business analysis competency(Professional Techniques)

Answer 5

Professional Techniques
Stakeholder analysis and management, Strategy analysis, Investigation techniques, Requirement engineering, Business process modelling, Data modelling, Gap analysis, Idea generation and visitation, Benefits management, Project management and Portfolio management