What is Business Analysis? And what is a Business Analyst?

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at business analysis, defining it as the process of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. It outlines the roles of business analysts, including researching and documenting business systems, gathering requirements, and evaluating solutions. The tutorial also explores different types of business analysts, such as strategic and systems analysts, and introduces the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide, which outlines key competencies and techniques. The video concludes with a definition of business analysis as enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions.

What are the six underlying competencies in the third edition of the Baybok Guide?

How does business analysis enable an enterprise to articulate needs and design solutions?

In what ways can business analysis be performed within an enterprise?