What Certs to get to be a Business Analyst?
I recently graduated college with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. I have been applying for jobs, but not gettit too much luck. My resume has been done professionally and looks good, but still nothing. I am looking for system analyst, process analyst, business analyst, and/or project coordinator/manager. THe only current certification I have is A+. I have done help desk in the past and some project work with six sigma. My current role is an Operations Analyst (6 months so far) but the job is not for me.
I know there is a CBAP, but you need logged hours as a BA for that so no luck. I know there is a PMP degree and CAPM from PMBROK but again need hours logged. Microsoft no longer offers MCSD degree. I can go get green belt certified, but not sure if it will help.
So my question is, which is the best road to go down? I want to eventually become a manager and work on my ITIL cert. I also love to do process improvement and work on projects. I like both the business and IT side equally. So what is my best bet? I am trying to get a job as a system analyst or data anaylst just to get experience.
So, should I:
1. Get Six Sigma Green Belt?
2. Get CAMP OR Compita Project+??
3. Or different cert?
4. OR other?
I know there is a CBAP, but you need logged hours as a BA for that so no luck. I know there is a PMP degree and CAPM from PMBROK but again need hours logged. Microsoft no longer offers MCSD degree. I can go get green belt certified, but not sure if it will help.
So my question is, which is the best road to go down? I want to eventually become a manager and work on my ITIL cert. I also love to do process improvement and work on projects. I like both the business and IT side equally. So what is my best bet? I am trying to get a job as a system analyst or data anaylst just to get experience.
So, should I:
1. Get Six Sigma Green Belt?
2. Get CAMP OR Compita Project+??
3. Or different cert?
4. OR other?
Nancy McCullough
You need a strong background in business. Grab a diploma in business. Being a business analyst, you will need a strong grasp of process management, people management, business flow, etc
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IMO, the following certs are necessary:
MBA
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