
There is an increased demand for business analysts with software skills or a wider range of skill sets. Because of that, I am getting more questions on how to deal with this trend. Some of the questions are:
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What software skills are needed by business analysts?
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Should business analysts be made to learn computer programming?
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What software packages programs are required for business analysis jobs?
Another reader also posted this question, should business analysts have in depth knowledge of SQL, Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Reporting writing software?
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As hiring managers are cutting costs and reducing staff size they are also hiring hiring professionals with a broader range of skills
As workers are laid off, the lucky ones left behind are asked to work longer hours or work on a broader range of tasks
IT Managers are now hiring for a broader range of skill sets. Business Analysts are being asked to perform light programming jobs and software developers are being asked to perform light business analysis tasks

How To Boost IT Skills Rapidly Or Get Hired Fast
Stephen Covey advises us to put “First Things First” when it comes to our careers or jobs but figuring that out or prioritizing the most important things proves to be a surprising challenge for many IT Workers!
While some believe that certifications are required for getting a job, others put more value on hands-on skills and experience!
So, the question is, which comes first in your career, “your hands-on skills & experience” or “your certifications”?

How To Achieve In Your Career
I am dedicating this article to answering a question posted by an independent contract business analyst. If you have a question or challenge about your business analyst career, post it as comment at the end of this article and I will answer it for you:
Here is the question posed by the independent contract or consulting business analyst:
… I got hired by a consulting firm. I was under the impression that I was with a company with a team-oriented environment. By this I mean that I thought I would be working with project teams etc.