S1 | Ep.14 | Nuances of a Business Analyst Career | BA Certification Benefits | Ft. Nitin Deswal In this episode of Career Explore Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Nitin Deswal, a seasoned Business Analyst (BA), passionate content creator, and dedicated trainer. Nitin has empowered countless professionals through his insights on Business Analysis, stakeholder management, and career growth. In this episode, we discuss the "Nuances of a BA Career" and gain valuable insights into the world of Business Analysis, including daily tasks, essential skills, career progression, and emerging trends. 🔍 Topics Discussed: o A typical day in the life of a BA o Essential soft skills and competencies for success o Planning and prioritizing work as a BA o Handling non-BA tasks and saying "no" when needed o Common challenges faced by Business Analysts o Career progression paths for Business Analysts o Impact of AI, machine learning, and data analytics on the BA role o Tools and technologies used by BAs today o Importance of domain knowledge and how to develop expertise o Differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies for BAs o Transitioning into a Business Analyst role o Advice for aspiring Business Analysts o Nitin's experience with CBAP certification: benefits and tips o Are certifications worth it? Nitin’s opinion #BusinessAnalysis #BusinessAnalyst #BACareer #CareerAdvice #AIinBusinessAnalysis #CBAP #AgileBA #WaterfallBA #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #SoftSkills #stakeholdermanagement 🔔 Subscribe and Hit the Bell Icon to stay updated with more insightful content! Don't forget to like, comment, and share this episode with your network. ========================= Buy My book "The Real Captain" on Business Analysis from Amazon (India): https://amzn.to/3XcDVSx Connect with me| Book My time | Buy My eBooks: https://linktr.ee/jayakishorbayadi Buy my book Globally: https://linktr.ee/jayakishorbayadi I am using this wireless Mic (It's decent. Great for its Price!): https://amzn.to/4fD0Uh1 For My podcast, I also use Focusrite Scarlett Studio Mic (Good for Songs, Music recording etc.): https://amzn.to/4fE56Nw Decent Budget Microphone that performs well. I have been using this for at least for past 2+ years: https://amzn.to/4djLj4b ========================= MY Podcast & Video Links: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-explore-with-jayakishor-bayadi/id1756229409 Amazon: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/dcc1b3e6-8dad-4a3a-ba1c-cd5af763fe29/career-explore-with-jayakishor-bayadi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zsI75A1FZj1QbEZtAgms4 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayakishorbayadi YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1_5_M5plLsqLln2Y1TJsVNyNgzB_enm Youtube: www.youtube.com/jayakishorbayadi #businessanalysis #SCRUM #Safeagile #agile #projectmanagement #careerexplore #careerguidence #presales #dynamics365 #powerplatform #consulting #book #author #courses #product #productmanagement #product ===================== Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayakishorbayadi/ My Blogs on Medium: https://medium.com/@jayakishorebayadi1 ============= Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not reflect the views of their respective organizations. The topics, content, and opinions discussed are purely the personal views of the participants.