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Business Analysis Techniques
What Business Analysts Should Know About Agile
Unravel the complexities of Agile as a business analyst with Susan Moore and Kent McDonald. Learn how to move past rigid frameworks, focus on outcomes, and deliver value while navigating evolving roles and expectations in Agile environments.
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Digital Transformation
Are You an AI-Ready Business Analyst?
Artificial intelligence is transforming the business analysis profession in unprecedented ways. Explore the AI Ready BA Cube—a model that highlights how AI is reshaping the way business analysts operate, innovate, and create value.
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The Corner
Inside IIBA: Key Updates and What’s Ahead
In the latest issue of The Corner, we share IIBA “family” updates on the AGM, the new ECBA launch, and a few insights from recent conversations with the community.
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Member Articles
Beyond Functionality: The Critical Role of Non-Functional Requirements
Overlooking NFRs led to a subway system’s downfall, causing daily delays, safety concerns, and a flood of customer complaints.
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Certification
The Mid-Career Move That Pays Off in Confidence (and Salary)
The CCBA certification is a game-changer for mid-level business analysts, offering professional recognition, career growth, and increased confidence.
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Certification
CBAP vs CCBA: Which Certification Is Right for Me?
Deciding between the CCBA and CBAP certifications? This guide breaks down the key differences to help you choose the one that fits your career stage and goals.
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Business Analysis Community
Ethical AI Governance, Prototyping, and Requirements Architecture
Here are three key takeaways from the latest edition of Business Analysis Digest.
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Business Data Analytics
From Data Person to Change Agent: How Business Data Analysis Transformed My Work
From numbers to narratives, this blog explores how business data analysis helped me move beyond reporting toward insights, impact, and becoming a thoughtful change agent within my organization.
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Certification
8 (Awesome) Reasons to Earn Your CBAP Certification in 2025
Boost your career, confidence, and paycheck with CBAP certification! From recognition to networking perks (and even a digital badge), here’s why this may be your smartest career move yet.
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The Analyst Catalyst blog is dedicated to the practice of business analysis and its professionals. Talented writers with a business analysis story to tell are always welcome to contribute.
All blog content should be original and not previously published or AI-generated/assisted. While we encourage a variety of voices and perspectives, below are some guidelines you may find helpful.
Aim for between 1000 and 1500 words. Your writing style should be conversational, direct, and informative. A dash of humour always helps, but too much jargon doesn’t.
Organize your content into sections to improve readability. Avoid overly long paragraphs and use bullet points sparingly. When including someone else’s work, credit that person or embed a link to the source (bonus points if you do both).
When it comes to topics, your imagination is the only limit. If you want to narrow it down, we feel these resonate the most with readers:
- Agile and Product Ownership Analysis
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Business Data Analytics
- Careers (development, interviews, job hunting, resources, tips)
- Digital Transformation (AI, customer experience, open source, automation)
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