APPENDIX X3BUSINESS ANALYST COMPETENCIES

Business analysts who possess the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities that comprise the business analyst competencies are able to perform business analysis processes effectively.

This appendix describes six categories of important business analyst competencies:

  • Analytical skills,
  • Expert judgment,
  • Communication skills,
  • Personal skills,
  • Leadership skills, and
  • Tool knowledge.

Although the list of competencies provided is comprehensive, it is not intended to be complete. It does serve as a checklist for business analysts to gauge and measure their personal competencies in order to highlight areas where future professional development efforts may be targeted.

X3.1 ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Analytical skills ...

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