If you have background in biology, chemistry, bioinformatics or other related fields and strive to bridge the gap between science and technology, then this program is what you need.
Our learning path is beginner-friendly, as we will equip you with everything you need to start in the dynamic IT field. By participating, you will have the opportunity to:
- Establish a robust theoretical grounding in Business Analysis (BA)
- Understand the role and key responsibilities of BA specialists
- Learn to identify business needs and gather product requirements
- Master diverse BA and GenAI tools to boost your productivity
- Engage in real business scenarios through a hands-on project
Upon successful completion, you will gain market-oriented soft and hard skills to kickstart your career journey as a Business Analyst and work on Life Science projects in the IT industry.
What is required for training?
- English level from B2 (Upper-Intermediate) and higher
- Degree and/or practical experience in biology, chemistry, bioinformatics or other related fields
- Familiarity with international HIPAA, ISO, ICH, EMA and FDA standards
- Competency in using laboratory information systems (LIMS, LIS, ELN, CDS, SDMS, etc.)
- Analytical thinking and excellent communication skills
Nice to have:
- General understanding of the IT industry and the Business Analyst role
- Qualifications in one or several areas: Clinical Trials, Internet of Medical Devices (IoMD), Drug Production & Manufacturing, Genomics, etc.
- Hands-on experience in working in research, analytical or production laboratories
What will you learn?
Our training program embraces two stages, offering an enriching learning experience.
Stage 1. Duration – up to 2 months with ~10-12 hours of weekly engagement. It involves self-study, complete theory quizzes and practical tasks, homework, Q&A sessions, and workshops with trainers.
- Introduction to IT
- Overview of the Business Analyst Role
- Software Development Process
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Product Requirements
- Documenting Product Requirements
- Modeling Product Requirements
- Managing Product Requirements
- Supplementary BA Activities
- UX/IU Design
- Personal Effectiveness
- BA Tools
- AI Tools for Business Analysts
Stage 2. Duration – up to 3 months and requiring ~10-12 hours of weekly engagement. In this phase, you will collaborate with trainers who will act as stakeholders, presenting specific scenarios for you to grasp their needs. Your task will be to apply and demonstrate your newfound skills within this capstone project.
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Addressing their issues
- Validating the requirements
- Creating business analyst documentation
Upon successful program completion, you will have a final technical interview and may have a chance to start your career journey at EPAM based on your demonstrated skills and available opportunities within the company.
What do we offer?
- Industry-based education. As a leading software engineering company, we will help you explore emerging technologies and best practices that the market demands.
- Top-notch learning materials. EPAM specialists with extensive project experience have designed and tested our educational content in numerous training runs.
- Practice-oriented approach. This comprehensive program focuses on providing you with hands-on experience and practical application of the concepts learned.
- Support from training coordinators. We will guide your learning journey and conduct regular Q&A sessions.
