Being a business analyst is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, where the treasure is not just data but insights that transform businesses. Fundamentally, we do our best not only to understand information but also to think of how we can use that information to lead transformation, efficiency, and improvement. In this article, we’re looking at some of the most sought-after competencies vital in navigating the intricate world of business analysis.

This post is a compilation of websites with resources that can boost your technical skills, and help you become better at work. If yours is one of those organizations that have cut back on training programs; you've been assigned to a new project or perhaps it's just out of your pure interest in the world of techies, you’ll certainly find these websites useful.

This post comprises a list of free training that business analysts can use to gain the knowledge and experience of what to do when practising business analysis within the context of business intelligence.

If you’re a business analyst involved in a BPM project, use these free courses to get up to speed on BPM concepts:

Ready to get started in 2016 with this list of free BA courses?  

To learn and earn CDUs at no cost, here’s a list of websites that offer free webinars (in no particular order):

Templates form a key part of producing Business Analysis work deliverables. Having a template to work with does not automatically imply a silver bullet to all business problems but it can help you plan your work effectively and hit the ground running.

Getting up to speed in a new domain shoud not be so difficut if one has access to the right training materials and resources. Explore this list of free courses to get started.

Ready to get started in 2015 with this list of free courses?  

edX is a non-profit online initiative created by founding partners, Harvard and MIT, for providing interactive online classes offered by some of the world’s best universities. It has courses from MITx, HarvardX, BerkeleyX, UTx and many other renowned universities.

Looking for free Business Analyst eBooks?

This post is a growing collection of free resources you can download for your reference and personal library.

There are plenty of try-before-you-pay-a-lot offers for Requirement Management Software. Good, free RM software, however, is rare. This article sketches out three of the most promising packages and informs you of the pros and cons of each. Not all of them are winners. But there are still some excellent, free bargains available. Let’s see what’s out there.

Are you looking to sharpen your technical skills?

Improve your technical skills or knowledge of technology by exploring this list of free courses outlined below: