Hello fellow desis,

I am planning on pursuing Business Analyst job and want help/training from an established/honest GTA training establishment. I have checked BA training ads on CD site and read forums; some of the information/ads seem outdated or others not very helpful so I decided to create a new topic. I hope to get some helpful advice/info as I always have in the past from CD members.

My dilemma is that I can't decide on a school as claims they make seem somewhat outrageous. I can't comprehend how someone can guarantee preparing someone else for 100% job success without knowing anything about them. I mean they don't even know if that person is trainable since there is no mention of 'admission subject to an interview' policy etc. I tried contacting a few and some won't respond to emails which makes you wonder if they are still in business or part-time etc.; others are operating from virtual offices without own training facilities etc. It seems confusing to pick a place to train and get help with job search.

Please recommend any good places to get help on this. I can probably do it the hard way i.e. get cert by self preparation (know the requirements), prepare resume, have references (know the drill) however I think paying and getting training/help from pros might speed up the process.

For an honest course, you should look into University of Toronto's BA course. http://2learn.utoronto.ca/uoft/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=10455745

Unlike desi institutes, the above will not done in 2 weeks to a month but is a much longer course. About desi institutes, in reality those are not 100% job guarantees but they have to say something to sell you the course. About desi institutes, you should visit one center in person and ask how they can guarantee a job placement.

CBAP/CCBA has both require BA experience, do they not?

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Thanks for the reply rajcanada.

Yes they need experience. I have 5-6 years experience although job title wasn't business analyst. I am hoping that experience will help.

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Thanks for the reply rajcanada.

Yes they need experience. I have 5-6 years experience although job title wasn't business analyst. I am hoping that experience will help.

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Hey Adam,
I'm not sure if I want/need it. Iwill be in touch if I do. Thanks.

If anyone knows anything about below school or has taken a course there, please let me know as I am planning to get started with them. Thanks.

Business Analysis CBAP Coaching Course
PRE-REQUISITE: No Pre-Requisite
DURATION: 21 Hours
STARTING DATE: Monday, July 20
COURSE FEE: CAD $875 + HST
Online Course Access: 60 Days
PDUs: 21 PMI Approved PDUs

21 hour classroom training provides you with:
· 2 Simulated practice test (each 150 questions, 3.5 hours)
· 7 chapters videos
· Online study material (Study Guides, Chapter tests, and Terms and Concepts)
· Classroom study material
· Workbook
· 21 IIBA approved Contact Hours
· 21 PMI approved PDUs
· 60 days online course access

Employability Essentials 101 Course
DURATION: 39 Hours
COURSE FEE: CAN $875 plus HST
You will receive a "Certificate of Completion" on completion of the Course.

This course is designed to help prepare learners to prepare for the job market. The Course helps learners write resumes, cover letters and valuable skills to conduct job market research. One key element of the course is the practical training component where students work as part of a placement in the relevant industry and gain valuable hands-on experience for a limited term.

Techno Canada Centre of Excellence
55 Town Centre Court, Suite: 700
Scarborough, On M1P 4X4
Ph: 416-279-0707
www.tccoe.com