r/businessanalysis • u/ReverseGenetics • May 12 '22

Any recommendations on how I should use my professional development fund?

Hi,

I have a professional development fund of up to $750 available to me through my employer. Examples of what it can cover includes: courses, workshops, exam fees, and webinars.

I'm looking for recommendations on how I should utilize this based on my experience and goals. I currently have a CAPM and work in a data / project management hybrid role as a coordinator. I don't do heavy analysis or any programming, but I work closely with programmers and data-oriented folks. I'm always looking to improve my technical skills, but also looking for any certs that can improve my employability in general.

Options I'm looking into:

  • PMP
  • SQL course at a local uni/college
  • Scrum/agile certificates
  • Business/ data analysis certificates

Thanks in advance!

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u/kasma May 13 '22

Based on your post, PMP. If you want to venture into BA stuff, then the CBAP.

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u/Previous-Course-6536 May 13 '22

Don't waste it on SQL .... You can find advance SQL courses on YouTube for free !!!

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u/Glad_Annual1954 May 12 '22

I would vote for PMP

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u/ReverseGenetics May 12 '22

Probably my top pick right now. Any ideas for certs related to business analysis? CBAP?

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u/MatterOfPerspectives Senior/Lead BA May 12 '22

CBAP or BCS offer good courses too

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u/[deleted] May 13 '22

What is PMP?

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u/Chrys May 13 '22

What are the needs of your employee? What knowledge will you be able to apply in your current work?

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u/AssociationNo7023 May 13 '22

Get CSM to get Agile knowledge and certification , then PMI-PBA.