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Putting People First as a Business Analyst

A successful business analysis career depends on your ability to work well with people; not an easy task. This course will teach the skills and techniques that will help you to put people first, enabling success in business analysis.

Beginner
1h 38m
(42)

Created by Heather Mylan-Mains

Last Updated Oct 20, 2025

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Putting People First as a Business Analyst

A successful business analysis career depends on your ability to work well with people; not an easy task. This course will teach the skills and techniques that will help you to put people first, enabling success in business analysis.

Beginner
1h 38m
(42)

Created by Heather Mylan-Mains

Last Updated Oct 20, 2025

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At the core of business analysis is a thorough knowledge of understanding people. In this course, Putting People First as a Business Analyst, you will gain an understanding of how to manage working well with people. First, you’ll discover how to understand people. Next, you’ll explore how to manage conflict and influence others. Then, you will focus on how to advocate for your stakeholders. Finally, you will learn how to create and leverage a network. When you are finished with this course, you will have a foundational knowledge of skills to work effectively with people to be successful in business analysis. This will help you as you move forward in your business analysis career.

Putting People First as a Business Analyst
Beginner
1h 38m
(42)
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Heather Mylan-Mains
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Heather is from Des Moines, IA. She shares her passion for analysis as a speaker, teacher and mentor. She has an MBA from Drake University, a BA in Accounting and is a CBAP(R) and CSM.

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