How to become world class Business Analyst - Cases in Excel

Master Business Analysis: Practical Skills & Real-World Case Studies

Transform your career with this comprehensive course designed to drastically improve your business analysis skills. Whether you're aspiring to become a business analyst or looking to enhance your analytical capabilities in your current role, this course provides the practical knowledge and tools you need to succeed.

Developed over 15 years of experience as a consultant in top-tier firms and as a Board Member responsible for strategy and performance improvement, this course draws upon a proven track record of driving significant results. I've supervised over 90 performance improvement projects across diverse industries – including Retail, FMCG, SMG, B2B, and services – generating a total of $2 billion in additional EBITDA. I've personally trained over 100 professionals who have gone on to become Partners in PE & VC funds, Investment Directors, Operational Directors, COOs, CROs, CEOs, Board Members, and more. Our courses on Udemy have already empowered over 224,000 students, including professionals from companies like EY, Walmart, Booz Allen Hamilton, Adidas, Naspers, PwC, Dell, and Walgreens.

This course emphasizes learning by doing through detailed case studies. Each lecture features practical examples and essential business analysis tools and techniques. You'll receive a library of ready-made Excel analyses and supporting materials to apply immediately in your work.

Why Choose This Course?

I created this course to address a critical gap in the market. Many companies struggle with effectively analyzing complex issues, often lacking the time and expertise for strategic decision-making. This results in reliance on consultants who may lack practical experience. This course is my contribution to improving consulting, operational analysis, and strategic analysis in FMCG, SMCG, and B2B companies, including rapidly evolving sectors like e-commerce, SaaS, and marketplaces.

What You'll Gain:

• Accelerated Business Analysis: Learn proven techniques to significantly speed up your business analysis process.
• Data-Driven Insights: Extract valuable conclusions from your company's data, leading to better strategic decisions.
• Enhanced Efficiency: Become a more effective and productive business analyst.
• Proficient Excel & PowerPoint Skills: Master the creation of clear, concise Excel models and PowerPoint presentations for effective communication.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Develop the ability to identify problems and opportunities through effective business analysis.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Business Analysis: Understand the role, required skills, and career paths for business analysts.
• Essential Tools: Master Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation.
• Business Modeling: Learn to build robust Excel models to understand business logic.
• Sales & Marketing Analysis: Analyze market trends, sales performance, and expansion potential. Discover opportunities for increased sales and margin.
• Operations Analysis: Improve operational excellence through analysis of logistics, production, and supply chain issues. Identify potential cost savings and capacity increases.
• Management Consulting Presentations: Develop compelling presentations for management consulting projects.
• Analytical Case Studies: Sharpen your analytical skills with a variety of real-world case studies.

Course Structure:

The course is organized into clear sections, including:

• Introduction: Course overview and the role of a business analyst.
• Tools: A deep dive into Excel and PowerPoint.
• Business Modeling: Building Excel models to understand business logic.
• Sales & Marketing: Analyzing sales, marketing, and expansion opportunities.
• Operations: Improving operational efficiency and identifying cost savings.
• Management Consulting Presentations: Creating impactful presentations.
• Analytical Case Studies: Practical exercises to hone your skills.

Downloadable Resources:

You'll receive a wealth of downloadable resources, including:

• Excel files with detailed analyses from each case study.
• Presentation slides used in the course.
• Links to additional presentations and videos.
• Recommended reading list.

Each business analysis is presented as a downloadable Excel file, allowing you to easily modify and adapt them to your specific needs.