In today’s dynamic business environment, agility is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. As organisations strive to stay competitive and responsive to ever-changing market demands, the traditional approaches to business analysis are undergoing a significant transformation. In this article, we explore the need for adapting business analysis techniques and frameworks to thrive in […]

As an employer, you want ‘best of breed’ training providers to meet your skills gaps. Metadata Training understands how to help you get the most value from your levy funding while minimizing the impact on your precious staff time. We asked some of our customers why they chose us compared to other providers. Below are […]

What separates a mediocre business analyst from a good one? What makes the good business analysts the best at what they do? A good analyst is appreciated by stakeholders, coveted by recruiters and hiring managers, and has a wide variety of career options available to them. We’ve broken down 5 secrets to being a successful […]

Agile is a trendy topic at the moment. To keep up with a fast-changing world you need to be agile. But first, you need to understand agile. Below, we have put together a brief overview of the key principles of Agile Business Analysis. 1. See the Whole This is about looking at the entire system. […]

Our apprentice, Alex Challis, shares how the business analyst apprenticeship has changed his life and career. Alex has been upskilling on the Business Analyst Apprenticeship for the last 9 months when he shared his experience in an interview with Metadata Training. The Business Analyst Apprenticeship is an 18-month programme so he has 9 more months […]

Alex shares his experience upskilling on the Business Analyst Apprenticeship. Full interview available. Watch the video to discover: What is the business analyst apprenticeship? What is the difference between the Business Analyst Apprenticeship and the BCS Business Analysis Diploma? Who can benefit? Why did Alex enrol in the business analyst apprenticeship? How did the BCS […]

“Guidance from experts to uplift your skills and qualifications to the level expected from business analysts.” – Alex Challis, current apprentice on the programme The Business Analyst Apprenticeship is a level 4 apprenticeship spanning over 18 months with off-the-job training (averages to 6 hours a week). It is a government-funded programme of training, coaching, mentoring […]

We’ve created this article to give you more information on: For managers: how to enrol an employee on the Business Analyst apprenticeship For professionals looking to upskill: how to get approval from your organisation to enrol on the Business Analyst Apprenticeship A manager looking to enrol an employee The first step – Talk to the […]

Do you manage business analysts and need to upskill them? If your training budget doesn’t allow you to send your team on courses so they can develop skills and confidence then the Business Analyst Apprenticeship Programme might be the answer for you. It’s an opportunity that few people are aware of because: 1) It’s a […]

While training professionals over the years, we’ve come across a common experience where BAs sometimes feel to just get “things” done without the proper time and analysis. Many have succumbed to this at times in their career – and from talking to delegates on our courses, it is always to their ultimate regret. Especially for […]