ISEB qualifications

**Rookie** · 4 February 2009, 14:04

Originally posted by norrahe View Post

For BAs?

Has anyone found these useful in securing new contracts?

Yes and no. It depends if you are new to Business Analysis or not. I'd say that several 'decent' (length and quality) BA contracts on your CV would carry more weight thean the iSEB qualification. However, I do think that ISEB qualifications are getting more attention these days and some roles specifically ask for ISEB qualified BA's.

Also, it depends on the modules you take and the course provider.

Why? Are you thinking of taking any ISEB courses?

Personally, I'd save yourself a few quid and read some good analysis type books first off all.

**norrahe** · 4 February 2009, 14:12

Originally posted by Rookie View Post

Yes and no. It depends if you are new to Business Analysis or not. I'd say that several 'decent' (length and quality) BA contracts on your CV would carry more weight thean the iSEB qualification. However, I do think that ISEB qualifications are getting more attention these days and some roles specifically ask for ISEB qualified BA's.

Also, it depends on the modules you take and the course provider.

Why? Are you thinking of taking any ISEB courses?

Personally, I'd save yourself a few quid and read some good analysis type books first off all.

I don't see the point given that I've been doing this BA/PM for 10 years. I've got P2 practitioner which I think is far better.

**Rookie** · 4 February 2009, 14:19

Originally posted by norrahe View Post

I don't see the point given that I've been doing this BA/PM for 10 years. I've got P2 practitioner which I think is far better.

Don't really see how PRINCE2 practitioner is overly relevant for a BA. I agree that it gives you an appreciation of the P2 Project Management framework but other than that - I'm not sure. For instance, it wouldn't give me any clues about some of the BA skills such as gathering requirements or modelling business processes.

As I say it depends of the type of roles that you go for and if the bias is for a BA or PM.

**NickNick** · 4 February 2009, 14:21

I've seen in some ads that they request it but its never been my experience that this acts a barrier when compared to a large amount of real world experience.

**norrahe** · 4 February 2009, 14:29

Originally posted by Rookie View Post

Don't really see how PRINCE2 practitioner is overly relevant for a BA. I agree that it gives you an appreciation of the P2 Project Management framework but other than that - I'm not sure. For instance, it wouldn't give me any clues about some of the BA skills such as gathering requirements or modelling business processes.

As I say it depends of the type of roles that you go for and if the bias is for a BA or PM.

It is, if you work in the area that I do.

**Rookie** · 4 February 2009, 14:31

Originally posted by norrahe View Post

It is, if you work in the area that I do.

What area is that exactly?

**thelace** · 4 February 2009, 14:34

If it's becoming a requiement Norrahe, then you may as well sign up for it.

I have a degree in Safety, but I was made to sit the construction certificate (2 week - not quite Mickey Mouse, but I'd covered it all before to a greater detail) as without it I am basically barred from many job specs.

**TykeMerc** · 4 February 2009, 14:46

It appears to be becoming one of those boxes to tick to get you past Agents, HR and uninformed Hiring Managers to secure interviews.

People can scoff all they like about paper qualifications, but the simple fact is unless you have very niche skills you can compete better with extra bits of paper.

**Fairly New graduate** · 4 February 2009, 14:59

Can you study for these yourself and just sit the exams? The courses are very £££!

ISEB qualifications