C2 The competencies of a Business Analyst

Question 1

What are the three main competency groups for Business Analysts?

Answer 1

1) Personal qualities
2) Business knowledge
3) Professional techniques

Question 2

Name three Personal Qualities of a Business Analyst.

Answer 2

Communication, 
Relationship Building, 
Influencing, 
Team working, 
Political Awareness, 
Analytical skills and critical thinking, 
Attention to detail, 
Problem solving, 
Leadership, 
Self belief, 
Professional development.

Question 3

Name three Business Knowledge areas for a Business Analyst.

Answer 3

Business Finance, 
Business Case Development, 
Domain Knowledge, 
Subject Matter Expertise, 
Principles of IT, 
Organisation Structures, 
Supplier Management, 
Business Architecture.

Question 4

Name three Professional techniques for a Business Analyst.

Answer 4

Project management, 
Strategy analysis, 
Stakeholder analysis and management, 
Investigation techniques, 
Requirements Engineering, 
Business Modelling, 
Data Modelling, 
Gap analysis, 
Facilitation skills, 
Portfolio management, 
Benefits management, 
Agile thinking.

Question 5

What is Communication all about?

Answer 5

It encompasses a wide range of areas, such as building rapport, listening, influencing and building empathy.

Question 6

What are the key considerations for Team Working

Answer 6

Vision, commitment, trust, capability, accountability, principles, creativity, responsibilities and recognition.