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Oge Nwachukwu

CBAP, PMP, PROSCI, CPOA, CPMAI

Author of The Business Analysis Career Playbook

Oge Nwachukwu

About Oge

Oge Nwachukwu

Oge Nwachukwu is a Business Analysis consultant and educator with more than a decade of experience helping organizations deliver business outcomes through people, process, and technology initiatives. She is the founder of Pollard Learning, an IIBA Premium Training Provider, where she leads practical training in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Organizational Change Management. She has helped hundreds of professionals across North America, Europe, and Africa build pathways into Business Analysis and related transformation careers. Oge is also an Associate Professor at Lambton College and has developed practical Business Analysis curricula for higher-education organizations. Her consulting experience includes working with one of the global Big Four professional services firms. Her current interest lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analysis, with a focus on how organizations can successfully deploy AI solutions that deliver real business outcomes.

The Business Analysis Career Playbook, book cover

The book

The Business Analysis Career Playbook

From No Experience to Hired in 5 Steps

A practical guide for recent graduates and mid-career professionals seeking to start a business analysis career. The book follows a five-step framework that takes readers from exploring the profession to preparing for and pursuing business analysis opportunities, helping them recognise their transferable skills, build on them through practical work, and demonstrate their readiness. Its companion resources (examples, tools, templates, sample résumés, and AI assistants) plus video demonstrations show readers exactly how to put the guidance into practice.

Inside the book

11 chapters, and the question each one answers.

  1. Why You Should Consider a Business Analysis Career

    Is business analysis still a viable career?

  2. Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Are you making these career-transition mistakes?

  3. What a Career in Business Analysis Can Offer You

    What makes business analysis a rewarding career?

  4. Understand the Career Before You Commit

    Do your skills and strengths match the role's requirements?

  5. Adopt the Right Mindset

    Will your mindset support your career transition?

  6. Get Practical Training and Put Your Skills to Work

    How do you develop practical business analysis skills?

  7. Build a Resume That Shows Your Business Analysis Experience

    Could your past skills and experience be your advantage?

  8. Apply Strategically and Prepare for Interviews

    Why aren't your applications turning into offers?

  9. From Offer to Your First 90 Days

    How do you navigate offers and prepare for onboarding?

  10. Tips for a Successful Transition into Business Analysis

    Could your career transition be easier?

  11. Common Questions About Starting a Business Analysis Career

    Which questions are holding you back?

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