Jo Jones
BA Trainer & Contractor

Business Analysis training that actually lands.

I'm Jo Jones, a Business Analyst and qualified trainer, available as a freelance BA trainer and contractor. I deliver hands-on training and coaching for apprentices, junior business analysts and BCS qualification candidates, live or online, tailored to your people.

Who I train

Built for the people finding their feet.

Whether you're a training provider, an employer with a BA team, or an organisation growing its own analysts, I deliver programmes designed around real BA work, not slideware.

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Apprentices

Coaching, mentoring and supporting learners through their apprenticeship, including delivery against the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, with a clear understanding of standards and the learner journey from start to End Point Assessment.

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Junior business analysts

The core toolkit done properly: requirements, process modelling, stakeholder analysis, documentation and the confidence to use them. I teach the craft the way I wish someone had taught me: practical, supportive and grounded in real projects.

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BCS qualification candidates

Structured BA training for those working towards their BCS qualifications. As a BCS Diploma and Advanced Diploma holder and Chartered IT Professional, I help learners understand the techniques and apply them with confidence.

What I bring

Experience on both sides of the table.

Eight years as a working Business Analyst, plus years training and coaching learners, so I teach what the job actually asks of you.

Training, coaching & assessment
  • Delivering apprenticeship programmes and apprenticeship-funded learning
  • Strong understanding of apprenticeship standards and learner journeys
  • Coaching, mentoring and supporting learners through apprenticeship programmes
  • Business analysis apprenticeship coaching experience
  • Delivering against the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard
  • Creating bespoke learning resources, or delivering your existing materials
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
  • Engaging diverse learner groups in a virtual learning environment
  • Leadership and management development experience
  • Executive and leadership coaching experience
  • Leadership programmes focused on diversity, inclusion and female leadership
  • Familiar with digital learning and curriculum-development tools such as Rise and Articulate
Business analysis practice
  • 8 years working as a Business Analyst
  • Experience as a Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst and Business Change professional
  • Occupational experience across business analysis, leadership, management, organisational development and business transformation
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Author of The Business Analyst Blueprint
How I deliver

Live, hands-on, tailored to your people.

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In person or online

Confident facilitation in the room or in a virtual learning environment, keeping diverse groups engaged throughout.

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Practical, not theoretical

Learners work on realistic scenarios and real BA artefacts, so the skills transfer straight back to the job.

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Shaped around your needs

Programmes tailored to your standard, cohort and goals, from a single workshop to a full learning journey.

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Your materials or mine

I can create bespoke learning resources from scratch, or pick up and deliver your existing curriculum and materials, whichever suits you.

Qualifications

Qualified to teach it and to do it.

First Class Computer Science Degree BCS Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis Chartered IT Professional (CITP) Level 3 Teaching Qualification & Assessor Award Author: The Business Analyst Blueprint

Let's build your BAs' confidence.

Looking for a BA trainer for your apprentices, junior analysts or BCS candidates? Tell me about your people and what you need, and I'll come back with a tailored proposal.

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