A Cloud Business Analyst serves as the strategic link between business stakeholders and cloud engineering teams. These professionals are responsible for gathering cloud-specific requirements, analyzing business processes for cloud readiness, supporting migration and transformation initiatives, and ensuring that cloud solutions align with organizational goals.
To meet the rising industry demand, Skillcubator’s Cloud Business Analyst Training is designed to bridge the gap between traditional business analysis and emerging cloud technologies. This program equips learners with the practical skills to contribute effectively to cloud-based projects by covering cloud fundamentals, business analysis techniques, and real-world cloud use cases.
Whether you’re a business analyst transitioning to cloud projects, an IT professional aiming for a more strategic role, or a career changer seeking future-proof skills, this program provides a structured pathway to succeed as a Cloud Business Analyst in today’s digital enterprise landscape.
This training program is designed for professionals who want to play a pivotal role in cloud transformation projects by bridging business needs with cloud-based solutions. You should consider this course if you are:
- Aspiring Business Analysts seeking to specialize in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Existing Business Analysts who want to expand their expertise into cloud migration, infrastructure, and service delivery.
- IT Professionals, Project Managers, or QA Analysts working on or planning to work on cloud initiatives.
- Cloud Administrators or Developers looking to build stronger business-facing and requirement analysis skills.
- Career Changers or Graduates aiming to break into the high-growth field of cloud computing with a business centric role.
If you’re interested in aligning business strategy with scalable cloud solutions, managing digital transformation projects, and learning how to evaluate cloud service models from a business lens, this program is a perfect fit for you.
The Cloud Business Analyst Training Program is designed to develop a hybrid skill set that combines core business analysis techniques with an understanding of cloud technologies and project lifecycle. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and major platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. More emphasis will be given to AWS since it’s the market leader in cloud computing space.
- Analyze and document cloud-specific business requirements, processes, and technical constraints.
- Assist in cloud migration planning, gap analysis, and readiness assessments.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, cloud architects, and DevOps engineers on cloud transformation projects.
- Translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Understand cloud compliance, cost management, and governance principles.
- Apply Agile and hybrid project methodologies in cloud-based environments.
- Prepare for interviews and roles such as Cloud Business Analyst, Cloud Transformation Consultant, or Cloud Project Coordinator.
This course provides hands-on exposure and real-world case studies to help learners become job-ready professionals in one of the most in-demand areas of IT and business today.
1.0 Business Analysis Fundamentals
- What is Business Analysis?
- Who is a Business Analyst?
- Importance of Business Analyst.
- Understanding Different Types of Stakeholders.
- Understanding the different phases of an SDLC.
- Role of a business analyst in each of the SDLC phases.
2.0 What is Software Development Lifecycle?
- Understanding the different phases of an SDLC.
- Role of a business analyst in each of the SDLC phases.
- Learning and comparing (a) Predictive (b) Iterative and Incremental and (c) Adaptive SDLC models.
3.0 Reviewing Different Software Engineering Models
- Waterfall.
- Spiral.
- Rapid Application Development (RAD).
- Rational Unified Process (RUP).
- Scrum (More emphasis will be given on Scrum).
- Kanban.
4.0 Requirements Elicitation
- What is requirements elicitation
- Understanding various requirements elicitation techniques.
- Brainstorming.
- Focus Group.
- Requirements Workshops.
- Interviews.
- Questionnaire/Survey.
- Document Analysis.
- Prototyping.
- Pros and Cons of each of the requirements elicitation techniques.
5.0 Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure
- Understanding different types of infrastructure elements in Information Technology domain.
- Overview of different types of system architecture models (2-Tier, 3-Tier, N-Tier).
- What is On-Premise?
- What is Cloud-Computing?
- Difference between On-Premise and Cloud Infrastructure.
- Rise of data centers across the globe.
- Difference between public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud.
- Understanding different cloud-computing models:
- Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas).
- latform as a Service (Paas).
- Software as a Service (Saas).
- Benefits and risks of cloud-based solution.
- Cloud migration lifecycle.
- Lift-and-Shift v/s cloud-native applications.
- Understanding cloud architecture.
- Overview of AWS Well-Architected Framework (BA perspective).
6.0 AWS Services Overview
- Amazon EC2.
- Amazon RDS (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB).
- Amazon S3.
- AWS CloudWatch.
- AWS Virtual Private Cloud.
- Amazon Lambda.
- Amazon CloudTrail.
- Amazon Load Balancer.
- Application Load Balancer.
- Network Load Balancer.
- Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS).
- Amazon Glacier.
7.0 Business Continuity Measures
- What is business continuity?
- What is disaster recovery?
- Understanding RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective).
- Creating Disaster Recovery Plan.
- Data backup v/s system backup.
- Application of load balancers, auto-scaling and multi-region deployments.
8.0 Eliciting Compute Requirements
- Designing compute requirements template.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit compute requirements.
- Reviewing compute requirements with technical stakeholders.
- Rightsizing compute requirements.
9.0 AWS Pricing Calculator
- Understand AWS Pricing Calculator.
- How to prepare cost estimates using AWS Pricing Calculator.
- How to export cost estimates from AWS Pricing Calculator.
- How to share cost estimates, created from AWS Pricing Calculator with other stakeholders.
- How to edit cost estimates directly in AWS Pricing Calculator.
10.0 Working with AWS Console
- Exploring AWS Console Dashboard.
- Reviewing Cost Explorer and various components within it.
- Creating filters using different reporting parameters.
- Tracking project cost estimates against actual cost/projected cost.
- Troubleshooting cost discrepancies.
11.0 Savings Plan Overview
- Different cost-effective measures in AWS.
- Understanding different cost-effective plans in AWS:
- What is Instance Scheduler?
- What is Savings Plan?
- Understanding (a) Compute Savings Plan and (b) EC2 Savings Plan.
- What is Reserved Instance (RI)?
- Pros and cons of each plan.
12.0 Capstone Project
- End-to-end case study: Migrating a retail application to AWS.
- Drafting key BA documents (BRD, FRD, user stories, UAT plan).
- Creating Compute Requirements.
- Calculating Cost Estimates.
13.0 Placement Support
- Resume preparation.
- LinkedIn profile optimization.
- Interview preparation (technical + scenario-based).
- Mock interviews with cloud-focused BA questions.
- Job search strategies and recruiter connections.
- Training Program as per Latest Industry Demand.
- IIBA Endorsed Education Provider.
- Access to Learning Management System (LMS).
- Free PSM-I and PSPO-I training included in the package.
- 40 PDUs/CDUs.
- IIBA Certified Instructors with 20 plus years of experience.
- Plenty of case studies, In-Class exercises, quizzes, and take-home assignments.
- 10 Plus Industry-Standard tools
- Personalized Resume, LinkedIn Profile makeover and Cover Letter.
- Course aligned to IIBA’s BABOK 3.0 and PMI’s body of knowledge.
- Comprehensive Capstone project.
- Experiential learning through case studies.
- AWS Pricing Calculator
- AWS Console.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Microsoft Visio, Gliffy, Lucidchart.
- Bizagi, Camunda, Bonita, Signavio, Draw.io.
- Jira.
- Confluence.
- Kanbantool, backlog.com or similar Kanban tool.
Cloud Business Analysis is the practice of analyzing, documenting, and optimizing business processes, compute requirements, and solutions specifically for cloud-based environments. A Cloud Business Analyst (Cloud BA) acts as the bridge between business stakeholders and cloud solution architects, ensuring that cloud adoption, migration, and digital transformation efforts align with business goals.
Component
- Requirements Gathering
- Cloud Architecture Understanding
- Business Process Reengineering
- Cost & Performance Analysis
- Risk & Compliance Assessment
- Stakeholder Communication
Description
- Identifying and documenting business needs for cloud-based applications, migrations, or SaaS solutions.
- Collaborating with cloud engineers to ensure business requirements align with cloud-native services.
- Redesigning legacy workflows to leverage cloud capabilities like scalability, automation, or serverless computing.
- Helping businesses understand cost implications and ROI (Return On Investment) of cloud services.
- Ensuring cloud solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
- Acting as a liaison between product owners, technical teams, vendors, and business units during cloud initiatives.
While a traditional business analyst works as a VoC (Voice Of The Customer) and is often times involved in understanding the needs and requirements of the business and helps technical team build an application as per the needs and requirements of the business, Cloud Business Analyst mainly focuses on (a) Performing gap analysis between On-Premise IT Infrastructure and Cloud Infrastructure (b) Facilitate discussion between key stakeholders and help define cloud architecture of an application (c) Elicits compute requirements of an application (d) Works with Cloud Architect on the cloud architecture development, (e) Calculate the cost estimates for hosting the application in the cloud, track the actual cost v/s estimated cost and (f) Monitors various other parameters in the cloud console.
This training and placement program is for anyone who is looking to transition into cloud computing domain as a business analyst. Even if you’re already a Business Analyst, QA Analyst, Project Manager, or Technical Writer, transitioning to cloud projects is a natural career progression with additional cloud-focused training.
No. Technical background is not mandatory. This training will cover all aspects of business analysis along with cloud computing domain and make you job ready to work as a Cloud Business Analyst.
While, you do not need to be a programmer or cloud engineer, but you should understand technical terms and cloud architecture at a high level to effectively communicate with IT teams. Our certified trainers will equip you with all the required knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
While there are many service providers in the cloud computing space, the most popular one is AWS (Amazon Web Services), followed by Microsoft Azure and then GCP (Google Cloud Platform). At Skillcubator, we will focus on AWS since it captures more than 35 % of the market share and is the most popular cloud service providers.
Also, the cloud computing concepts, terminologies, and fundamentals are same across any service provider, with some nuances. Still, if you want to learn more about Microsoft Azure or GCP, learning curve is very minimal and easy.
High Market Demand
Cloud adoption is mainstream in the USA/Canada and all over the world, with most companies moving toward AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Business Analysts with cloud knowledge are needed to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation during:
- Cloud migration projects
- SaaS integration
- Digital transformation efforts
According to industry sources:
- Job postings for Cloud Business Analyst roles have increased by 35–45% annually since 2020.
- There are frequent openings in Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, and cloud service providers.
Industries Hiring Cloud BAs
Cloud BAs are in demand across:
- Banking & Financial Services (e.g., cloud-based transaction systems).
- Healthcare (e.g., HIPAA-compliant cloud solutions).
- Retail & eCommerce (e.g., scalable infrastructure for traffic).
- Government and Public Sector (modernizing legacy IT).
- Telecom, Logistics, and Manufacturing
Salary Outlook
- Entry-level Cloud BAs: $80,000 – $95,000/year.
- Mid-level: $100,000 – $120,000/year.
- Senior/Lead BAs with cloud specialization: $130,000 – $150,000+/year. (Varies by location, certifications, and domain experience).
Career Growth Opportunities
Cloud Business Analysts often transition into roles such as:
- Cloud Product Manager.
- Cloud Solutions Consultant.
- Cloud Project Manager.
- Cloud Program Manager.
- Cloud Architect (with technical upskilling).
Cloud Business Analysts often transition into roles such as:
- Cloud Product Manager.
- Cloud Solutions Consultant.
- Cloud Project Manager.
- Cloud Program Manager.
- Cloud Architect (with technical upskilling).
Truly speaking, there are no prerequisites to become a successful Cloud Business Analyst. But it would be nice to have the following to become a successful business analyst:
- Basic computing skills (MS Office like Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Decent communication skills (verbal and writing in English).
- Comfortable talking to people.
- Normal analytical skills.
If you have these four things, we guarantee to transform you into a Cloud Business Analyst.
This program is ideal for:
- Aspiring individuals, seeking to start their career as a Business Analysts in cloud computing domain.
- Individuals with a background in business, IT, or related fields who are looking for job-oriented training in a fast-growing domain.
- Practicing Business Analysts seeking to specialize in cloud computing projects.
- IT professionals who are looking to transition into cloud computing functional role.
- Project Managers, Scrum Masters, or Product Owners involved in cloud implementation initiatives.
Please visit the course page to review the list of topics covered in this training.
Yes. The program includes guided labs, real-time case studies, and access to different tools/software which are used within cloud computing domain, for hands-on practice.
[Please Note: AWS platform will be used for this training since AWS is the most popular cloud platform]
You will work on simulated end-to-end cloud implementation projects.
Duration: Typically, 10-12 weeks.
Format: Live instructor-led sessions (online), self-paced learning modules, and assignments.
Schedule: Evening and weekend batches available.
Yes. Skillcubator offers comprehensive placement support, including:
- Professional resume preparation
- Cover Letters.
- Unlimited mock interviews.
- LinkedIn optimization.
- Resume marketing through our in-house recruiters and partner network.
- Background check support.
- On-the-project mentoring, coaching and guidance.
Yes. Skillcubator Training Institute is a ‘Premium-Level Endorsed Education Provider (EPP) from IIBA.org. After successfully completing the training program, participants will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ from Skillcubator with an IIBA seal on it, which can be shared on LinkedIn and included in resumes. Additionally, participants can claim 40 PDUs/CDUs towards any of the business analysis certifications offered by IIBA.
Please visit the course page to know more about the fee structure and enrollment options. Alternatively, you can contact Skillcubator directly through www.skillcubator.comfor detailed pricing, enrollment assistance, and upcoming batch information.
Please visit the course page to know more about the list of tools/software that are used for this training program.
No. There is no additional cost to install and use the tools/software that will be used for this training.
Not at all. There is no coding/programming skills required to become a successful Cloud Business Analyst.
Please visit the course page to know more about the topics that are covered for this training program.
Yes. We offer comprehensive placement assistance, including:
- Resume preparation and LinkedIn optimization.
- Mock interviews and recruiter mentoring.
- Job placement with our partners.
Yes. All live sessions are recorded and shared with participants, allowing you to catch up at your convenience.
COURSE DELIVERY OPTION
- Live Online
- In-Person
- Private Team Training
PREREQUISITES
Truly speaking there are no absolute prerequisites to become a successful Cloud Business Analyst. But it would be nice to have the following to become a successful business analyst:
- Basic computing skills (MS Office like Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Decent communication skills (verbal and writing in English).
- Comfortable talking to people.
If you have these three things, we guarantee to transform you into a Cloud business analyst.
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