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Upgrade your skills with the Skills Analysis Matrix course

Gain practical tools for strategic workforce planning

Learn how to use a Skills Analysis Matrix to assess team strengths, spot gaps, and make informed decisions. This short, focused course gives you a clear process for mapping skills and supporting business goals. Ideal for business analysts, HR, team leaders, and managers who want to build capable teams and drive results.

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Business Analysis Learning Library™ course details

Details

Learning outcomes

  • Understand what a Skills Analysis Matrix is and why it matters.
  • Identify key parts of an effective matrix: roles, skills, levels, and design.
  • Follow a clear four-step process to build and use a matrix in your team.
  • Learn how to keep your matrix up to date and useful for business needs.
  • Tackle common challenges and make sure your matrix stays objective and relevant.

Curriculum

  • What is a Skills Analysis Matrix and how does it help with business strategy.
  • Key elements: who, what, how well – and using clear visual design.
  • Step-by-step guide: define skills, list people, set levels, and assess teams.
  • Getting your matrix into practice: training, updates, and feedback.
  • Handling challenges: dealing with change, keeping assessments fair, and avoiding outdated info.
  • Real examples: how organisations use skills analysis matrices for better planning and results.

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Business Analysis Learning Library™ online self-paced courses

Business Analysis Learning Library™ courses

Explore business analysis topics

Our courses are grouped by core business analysis skills, people and process tools, and practical techniques for workplace success.

Core frameworks and planning

  • Professional Development Plan
  • PESTLE Analysis
  • VMOST Analysis
  • Growth Share Matrix
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Performance Measurement (Objectives, CSFs, KPIs, Targets)
  • SWOT Analysis
  • POPIT Model.

 

Practical analysis tools

  • Interviews
  • Mind Maps
  • Fishbone Diagrams
  • Power/Interest Grid
  • RACI Matrix
  • CATWOE Analysis
  • DMAIC Approach
  • Gap Analysis
  • McKinsey 7S Model.

Business case and requirements

  • Structure and Contents of a Business Case
  • Requirements Engineering Framework
  • Delivery Lifecycles.

Engagement and research methods

  • Observation
  • Workshops
  • Scenarios
  • Prototyping
  • User Role Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Document Analysis.
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Business Analysis Learning Library™ benefits

Benefits

Why choose the Business Learning Library™

Build your expertise with courses designed for business analysts, HR, team leaders, managers, and organisational development professionals. Stay ahead in your field with practical, self-paced courses that fit your schedule.

  • Learn skills you can use straight away to solve real business challenges.
  • Earn digital badges to show your achievements and strengthen your CV.
  • Stay adaptable and improve your decision-making with proven business analysis tools.
  • Grow your confidence in workforce planning and team management.
  • Get fresh insights whether you’re new to business analysis or developing your expertise.
Business Analysis accreditation

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Browse a full list of accredited Business Analysis courses.

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Business analysis Certificate

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