What you'll learn:
- 10 IIBA PDUs (4 hours of video + 6 hours of reading, tests, and exercises)
- Understand the role of IT in a modern enterprise
- Get foundational understanding of software development practices and process
- Learn how networks and the Internet work
- Learn foundations of data management
- Understand key principles of cybersecurity
- Get familiar with the concepts of automation
- Get the knowledge needed to land the first role in IT
Hi there!
If you are reading this, you are probably an aspiring business analyst or project manager and you want to apply the core skills of your profession in the world of IT. This course will give you an overview of what IT is and what are the key components of it. It will introduce the key terms and definitions so that it will be easier for you to navigate the complex world of information technology, develop a better understanding of the domain and to land a first job in this area.
It is designed for people with little or no technical background; those who are intrigued by the world of IT but don’t feel committed enough to enrol in a university degree or similar.
In my career, I’ve met a lot of IT delivery professionals: business analysts, project managers, delivery leads, scrum masters etc. For many of them, IT was not the first job they had. They come from very diverse backgrounds - former bankers, accountants, journalists and even ballet dancers found their passion and career in the thrilling world of information technology. For some people this transition comes easily and naturally, for some harder. I have designed this course with these people in mind: to give an overview of the IT world that will help immerse yourselves into the new environment with its own concepts, terminology, and history. And more importantly get prepared for that job interview or the first day in a new role!
I hope you'll enjoy!
Have fun.
Igor.
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This course aims to give the reader an overview of the key aspects of IT on a level that will allow them to:
understand the work-related conversations
pick up specific lingo
gain the basic knowledge required to start adding value in their role or land the first job
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This course is officially endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA(r)) and qualifies for 10 professional development units for the purposes of certification.
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FREE eBook (valued at $20)
In addition to the video course, you will get a FREE copy of my eBook "IT Essentials for Project Managers and Business Analysts". The book will re-introduce the topics from the video course, and add a bit more depth and details to them.
You can use the book as you reference guide or as a substitute for taking notes while watching the videos.
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What our students say:
"Crystal clear and so well organized." — Eric
"Igor is obviously professional and I respect his effort to deliver his knowledge to other people in a understandable manner." — Yaroslav
"Igor is an expert in his field and it's a joy to learn from him - he is humble, engaging, clever and thorough, and it reflects in the course." — Philipp
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This course will offer:
Detailed overview of key elements of Information technology that are expected of a delivery professional to know.
Description of software engineering processes and stages
Explanation in simple terms of how networks and the Internet work
Overview of how computers store data and exchange information
Key concepts and definitions of cybersecurity
Considerations for a delivery professional when working in an IT environment
Quizzes to check your knowledge
Recommendations for additional reading materials to further deepen your knowledge.
Analyst's Corner branded certificate of completion in addition to the standard Udemy certificate.
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This course forms a part of Analyst’s Corner Business Analysis Capability Ladder - a structured multi-step approach to building strong business analysis skills and expertise.
It consists of 4 distinct rungs tailored to people at different stages of their professional lifecycle:
Foundation: Learn the ropes of business analysis | Build the baseline for professional career
Progression: Deepen your analysis expertise | Scale your toolkit and analytical rigour
Specialisation: Develop strategic specialisms | Cultivate niche expertise in high-value domains
Leadership: Gain authority and leadership | Lead business analysis for your team or organisation
Each rung consists of multiple training courses and an assessment; finishing the whole Ladder provides the depth of practical knowledge that rivals traditional academic BA programs.
This course is one of the courses on the Foundation rung.
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Note: Analyst's Corner is an Endorsed Education Provider™ by IIBA®, which means the materials and references to IIBA® and its publications used in this course are licensed for us to do so. In addition to that, Analyst's Corner has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. By enrolling in this course you support legal use of intellectual property and contribute to the development of business analysis and project management professions.
Analyst’s Corner is not a regulated academic body or university. Our "BA Capability Ladder" is a proprietary professional development framework focused on practical, high-impact skills based on industry standards and best practices; and is not part of the formal higher education sector.
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