Thinking about becoming a business analyst? Here is what the job involves day to day, and how to get real experience of it. No more courses. You've done the studying. We place you on a real business problem with a real client within 48 hours, mapping processes and writing requirements in Miro, Jira and Visio, fully remote. Three months later, you have the real BA experience every advert asks for.
A business analyst helps an organisation work out what needs to change and why. If you searched "what do business analyst do", the short answer is: they talk to people, understand how things work today, spot the problems and write down clearly what a better process or system needs to do. Business analysis sits between the people who use a process and the teams who change it.
A typical week for a business analyst includes stakeholder interviews, workshops, process maps, requirements documents and user stories, plus a lot of follow-up questions. The tools are usually Miro, Visio and Jira. The skills are listening, structured thinking and clear writing, and the fastest way to prove them is to do the work for a real business.
This is what a hiring manager screens for on a junior business analysis role. Your qualification gets you to the starting line. Without commercial experience, you're one of 140 applicants per graduate role, and you look the same as everyone else.
Applications per role: Institute of Student Employers, 2025
You've already got the qualification. Every hour of this programme goes on real client work, checked by an experienced business analyst every week.
On a phone? Swipe the chart sideways to see all 12 weeks. Example timeline. Tasks vary by client.
Every BA advert asks "have you done it on a real project?" These are the 5 things you'll be able to say yes to, because you'll have done them for a real client, checked by an experienced business analyst.
Getting the real story from the people who do the work, not just the official version.
Real client, real problem, real feedback. All online, in your own time. This is the commercial experience that gets you past the CV screen. Example workspace for illustration.
You could be placed with any of these kinds of businesses, each with a real problem that needs solving.
Map the repairs process, find the delays and recommend a faster way.
Interview staff, map the journey and write requirements for a better system.
Gather requirements from every team and compare the options in a short report.
No. Here's exactly what you're paying for.
Projects are chosen so you practise exactly what BA teams hire for, from stakeholder interviews to recommendations.
Every process map, user story and report is reviewed, with feedback that makes you better each week.
It goes on your CV as a real role, with a client, a real problem you solved and references who have seen your work.
Three months later, the experience section employers read first is no longer empty. It has a job title, a client, real numbers and references.
Example CV for illustration.
BCS Foundation, a business degree or a BA course
"I recently completed the Business Analyst Work Ready Program with Experiencely, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The program is well-structured and incredibly flexible… The mentorship from an experienced senior business analyst was invaluable, providing practical insights and guidance throughout."
"I’ve been given real life projects to work on that help me get a feel of what it’s like working as a business analyst with the help of my mentor who guides me through the 12 week program."
"Despite having strong academic credentials, I struggled to land opportunities because most employers prioritize real-world experience over just qualifications… Now, I feel much more prepared to apply for jobs with confidence, knowing I have actual project experience to showcase."
Reviews copied word for word from our Trustpilot and Google profiles.
Everything on the receipt above: a live remote placement within 48 hours, mentor reviews, references, CV rebuild, interview prep and being put forward to employers.
Our recruitment team puts you forward to employers hiring for business analysis roles, preps you for interviews and helps with your own applications.
Tell us where you are, ask anything, and find out if you're eligible for funding. No pressure, no hard sell.
No. Business analysis focuses on processes, people and requirements. Data analysis focuses on numbers and reporting. Some roles overlap, but the core work is different.
Usually not. Most business analyst roles need clear writing, process mapping and stakeholder skills rather than programming.
Almost every sector, from banks and retailers to software firms, charities and the public sector.
Experiencely places you with a UK business within 48 hours, so you do real BA tasks with mentor support and see whether the career suits you.
Yes. Your project, your client and your mentor calls all happen online. You can take part from anywhere in the UK.
Yes. It takes as little as 1 hour a day, on evenings, weekends or both.
Yes. Funding is available for university graduates. Book a free call and we will check your eligibility.
Complete your 3 months, actively apply with our support, and if you have not landed a role within 60 days of completion, you get your money back. No questions asked.
Get real business analyst experience with a UK business, in as little as 1 hour a day. Hired within 60 days of completion, or your money back.
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