{"id":1272,"date":"2026-05-11T08:22:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velox-consilium.com\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:16:25","slug":"theprofessionalba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velox-consilium.com\/?p=1272","title":{"rendered":"The Professional BA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does it really mean to be a \u201cprofessional\u201d Business Analyst? In this episode of BA Brew, Kerry is joined by Laurens and Lisa to explore professionalism in business analysis \u2013 from preparation and mindset to qualifications, growth, and career progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What professionalism means in a BA context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their journeys through the BCS International &amp; Advanced Diplomas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieving CITP status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The path to becoming an Expert BA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice for BAs looking to advance their careers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re considering the BCS Advanced Diploma, CITP, or the Expert BA route, this conversation is packed with insights from real practitioners who\u2019ve been there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BA Brew 115: The Professional BA (feat. 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