Interview Preparation Hub
“It’s not just about answering questions. It’s about telling your story as a Business Analyst.”
Every interview is a puzzle — part logic, part communication, and part confidence. Some questions test your knowledge, some test your experience, and others test how you think under pressure. As a Business Analyst, you’re not just preparing for an interview… you’re preparing to show that you can be the bridge between business and technology.
That’s why we created this hub: a space where you can practice, polish, and push yourself through different stages of preparation. From easy warm-ups to real-world case scenarios, each section is designed like a training ground to help you level up your skills.
The more you practice here, the more confident you’ll be out there.
Ready to transform interview anxiety into interview mastery? Pick your path and let’s get started.
Recommended Books
A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
- Author: IIBA
- The BABOK Guide is the international standard reference for business analysis practice.
- It defines six knowledge areas (e.g. elicitation, requirements life-cycle, solution evaluation) plus underlying competencies, tasks, outputs and techniques.
- Helps BAs understand what outcomes are expected in their role and what deliverables
- Author: IIBA
- The BABOK Guide is the international standard reference for business analysis practice.
- It defines six knowledge areas (e.g. elicitation, requirements life-cycle, solution evaluation) plus underlying competencies, tasks, outputs and techniques.
- Helps BAs understand what outcomes are expected in their role and what deliverables/tools they should be familiar with.
- Also widely used as the basis for BA certification exams (CBAP, CCBA etc.), so it lends both practical and credential value.
- Good especially for those who want structured, comprehensive coverage of BA tasks and responsibilities.
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
- Author: Mike Cohn
- Focuses on how to write, use, and manage user stories in an agile environment.
- Emphasises a “front-to-back blueprint”: from gathering stories, defining what makes a good story, to using them for planning, estimation, testing etc.
- Helps BAs & product teams align with real user needs, avoid misinterpretation, and build incre
- Author: Mike Cohn
- Focuses on how to write, use, and manage user stories in an agile environment.
- Emphasises a “front-to-back blueprint”: from gathering stories, defining what makes a good story, to using them for planning, estimation, testing etc.
- Helps BAs & product teams align with real user needs, avoid misinterpretation, and build incrementally.
- Contains practical advice, common pitfalls (“bad” vs “good” stories), and strategies for integrating stories in continuous delivery.
- Very useful for BAs working in agile or hybrid environments who need to interact with developers, product owners, testers etc.
Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning
- Author: Thomas H. Davenport & Jeanne G. Harris
- Shows how organizations can gain competitive advantage by using analytics strategically, not just for reporting but for decision-making.
- Introduces maturity stages of analytic capability—from being “analytically impaired” to becoming “analytical competitors”.
- Emphasizes four pillars: culture,
- Author: Thomas H. Davenport & Jeanne G. Harris
- Shows how organizations can gain competitive advantage by using analytics strategically, not just for reporting but for decision-making.
- Introduces maturity stages of analytic capability—from being “analytically impaired” to becoming “analytical competitors”.
- Emphasizes four pillars: culture, people, technology, and leadership focus. Analytics isn’t purely a technical domain; BA practitioners benefit from understanding organizational change.
- Offers many real-world examples where analytics have been embedded in business processes to drive efficiency, personalization, forecasting etc.
- Good for BAs who want to work with or lead analytics initiatives, especially to influence strategy and governance.
Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster
Business Analysis Agility: Solve Real Problem, Deliver Real Value
Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster
- Author: Alistair Croll & Benjamin Yoskovitz
- Designed originally for startups but very relevant to BAs in any organization: helps in choosing what to measure, how to learn quickly, and when to pivot vs persist.
- Teaches the concept of the “One Metric That Matters (OMTM)” depending on stage and business model. Focus helps avoid analysis para
- Author: Alistair Croll & Benjamin Yoskovitz
- Designed originally for startups but very relevant to BAs in any organization: helps in choosing what to measure, how to learn quickly, and when to pivot vs persist.
- Teaches the concept of the “One Metric That Matters (OMTM)” depending on stage and business model. Focus helps avoid analysis paralysis.
- Includes multiple business model archetypes and shows how metrics differ whether you're in SaaS, e-commerce, media, two-sided marketplace etc.
- Walks you through the cycle: build → measure → learn, and gives frameworks for applying analytics in startup or mature contexts.
- Good for BAs who need to decide KPIs, metrics, validate assumptions, and inform product or project decisions with data.
Business Analysis for Dummies
Business Analysis Agility: Solve Real Problem, Deliver Real Value
Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster
- Author: Kupe Kupersmith, Paul Mulvey, Kate McGoey
- An accessible, beginner-friendly introduction to business analysis. Covers basics in simple language.
- Explains core tasks like requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and common tools/techniques.
- Provides helpful tips for day-to-day BA work, avoiding common traps, an
- Author: Kupe Kupersmith, Paul Mulvey, Kate McGoey
- An accessible, beginner-friendly introduction to business analysis. Covers basics in simple language.
- Explains core tasks like requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and common tools/techniques.
- Provides helpful tips for day-to-day BA work, avoiding common traps, and making your analysis more effective.
- Useful if you’re starting out, transitioning from another role, or need a refresher on fundamentals.
- Also often recommended for people preparing to engage with certification or formal BA frameworks.
Business Analysis Agility: Solve Real Problem, Deliver Real Value
Business Analysis Agility: Solve Real Problem, Deliver Real Value
Business Analysis Agility: Solve Real Problem, Deliver Real Value
- Author: James Robertson & Suzanne Robertson
- Focuses on agility from a BA perspective: not just doing Agile, but making business analysis leaner, more outcome-focused, and customer centric.
- Emphasizes discovering real problems rather than just implementing predefined solutions. Understanding the root causes and stakeholder value is key.
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- Author: James Robertson & Suzanne Robertson
- Focuses on agility from a BA perspective: not just doing Agile, but making business analysis leaner, more outcome-focused, and customer centric.
- Emphasizes discovering real problems rather than just implementing predefined solutions. Understanding the root causes and stakeholder value is key.
- Helps BAs frame requirements, prioritize what matters, and iterate so that what you deliver is useful—not just what was ‘asked for’.
- Includes techniques and mindset shifts to make BA work more responsive in uncertain, changing environments.
- Valuable for BAs working in dynamic industries, or where requirements change often and stakeholder expectations evolve.