Joanne Jones
BA Trainer & Contractor

Business Analysis training that actually lands.

I'm Joanne Jones — a Business Analyst, qualified trainer and assessor 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, assessing 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, coaching and assessing 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, assessing 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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