Monday, 4 February 2019

Career Shift from a Tester to Business Analyst – A Step by Step Guide

A testing professional is required to thoroughly test the software developed to ensure if the software meets the end requirements of the customer.

A Business Analyst is also responsible to verify whether the software built and delivered meets the end customer requirements. This aspect of both the roles make it easier for a tester to switch to a business analyst role.

If BA and tester switch their roles, then each of them can unleash their skill sets which can benefit the project itself. When it comes to testing the software system, both tester, and BA work as two sides of the same coin.

Why Business Analysis?
Testing professional has a thorough knowledge and understanding of a software and its betterment along with the attention for minute details. This skill set opens the door for a tester into many roles in the IT industry today.

By having a good understanding of the development lifecycle and process, they can choose to become release manager, automation engineer, QA Strategist, solution architect, senior manager and of course business analyst.

Having said that, a career switch in business analysis is a much more promising one in today’s scenario. Business Analysis is a much larger role when compared to testing or any other roles mentioned above.

It’s a promising career avenue and a lucrative one too. A tester who loves to travel across the globe can really enjoy a challenging and satisfying BA role. A business analyst can further climb the ladder to become Lead/Senior Business Analyst, Consultants, Product Owners or Product Managers which are quite glamorous.

I strongly recommend Business Analysis as a career switch option for testing professionals if they have excellent analytical, documentation and communication skills, enjoy customer interaction, like a pinch of glamour in work profile and of course, love being a globetrotter.

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