Featured author
Oge Nwachukwu
CBAP, PMP, PROSCI, CPOA, CPMAI
Author of The Business Analysis Career Playbook

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 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.
- 01
Why You Should Consider a Business Analysis Career
Is business analysis still a viable career?
- 02
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Are you making these career-transition mistakes?
- 03
What a Career in Business Analysis Can Offer You
What makes business analysis a rewarding career?
- 04
Understand the Career Before You Commit
Do your skills and strengths match the role's requirements?
- 05
Adopt the Right Mindset
Will your mindset support your career transition?
- 06
Get Practical Training and Put Your Skills to Work
How do you develop practical business analysis skills?
- 07
Build a Resume That Shows Your Business Analysis Experience
Could your past skills and experience be your advantage?
- 08
Apply Strategically and Prepare for Interviews
Why aren't your applications turning into offers?
- 09
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?
