The Foundation Path:

Your Entry Into Professional Business Analysis

Start Your Business Analysis Career With A Professional Edge

A structured, IIBA® endorsed curriculum combined with modern AI-powered workflows. Master the core fundamentals and land your first role with the tools used by industry veterans.

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Why The Traditional Business Analysis Role Is Changing

To be competitive in today’s market, you need more than just theory. You need to understand how to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions using the tools of the 2026 economy.

Standardisation

We teach the industry-standard BABOK® v3 framework and help you prepare for the ECBA™ exam.

Modernisation

We integrate AI-driven workflows to automate the administrative burden of analysis.

Application

We focus on the "How," not just the "What," so you are job-ready from Day 1.

Is This The Right Starting Point For You?

Are you a Career Changer?

Professionals in Project Coordination, Admin, or SME roles moving into formal analysis.

Are you a Junior BA (0 - 2 years exp)?

Those currently in the role looking for formal structure and certification.

Are you an Aspiring Certified BA?

Anyone aiming to earn their Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA).

The Essential Knowledge Roadmap for Your First BA Role.

Our curriculum is meticulously mapped to the IIBA® global standards. We focus on the core competencies required to hit the ground running, ensuring you possess the structured approach that hiring managers look for in a professional Business Analyst.

Business Analysis Planning & Strategy

The Foundation:

Learn how to organise and coordinate the efforts of stakeholders and BAs. We cover the core concepts of the Business Analysis Value Chain and how to identify the business needs that drive project success.

Elicitation & Collaboration

Mastering the Conversation:

Discover the structured techniques for preparing, conducting, and confirming elicitation results. Learn how to manage ongoing communication with stakeholders to ensure requirements are accurately captured.

Requirements Life Cycle Management

Managing the Process:

Master the art of requirement traceability, prioritisation, and change control. Understand how to manage requirements from inception to retirement while maintaining consensus across the team.

Requirements Analysis & Design Definition

The Engine:

Learn to specify and model requirements using industry-standard techniques. We focus on verifying and validating requirements to ensure they are high-quality and deliver actual business value.

Techniques & Underlying Competencies

The Practical Toolkit:

Beyond the knowledge areas, we dive into the 50 BABOK® techniques. Master the analytical thinking, communication skills, and professional judgment required of a modern Business Analyst.

Solution Evaluation

Defining Success:

Understand how to analyse performance measures and assess the limitations of a solution to ensure the business objective is met.

Includes the BA Artefact Vault (worth AUD$147)

We believe you shouldn't start your first project from a blank page. Every Foundation student receives lifetime access to our professional toolkit.

50+ Professional Templates: Notion, Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Suite files.
AI Super-Prompts: Specifically tuned for junior-level artefacts to help you draft faster.
The Project Dashboard: A centralised Notion workspace to organise your learning and your work.

Training Rooted In Experience

"I’m Esta Lessing, CBAP®. I’ve trained thousands of BAs over the last decade. My goal for the Foundation Path is to remove the mystery from Business Analysis.

We focus on the logical 'Ground Truth' of projects—the actual steps and artifacts you need to deliver value. No academic fluff, just the practical skills required for a high-performing career."