Career Boost - From Salesforce Admin to Salesforce Consultant - Part 1 -How to gather Salesforce Requirements with Business Analyst Skills
Release Date: 08/22/2022
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info_outlineHow to gather Salesforce Requirements with Business Analyst Skills
In this week's podcast, I'm talking about business analysis skills and why they're really important for any Salesforce professional. It's really important to understand the expectations of the stakeholders you're working with.
If you want to have a successful career as a Salesforce professional and you have an appetite for learning, then your potential really is limitless.
This will be a six part series during which we are going to look at at how to empower Salesforce users with coaching skills as well as how to manage Salesforce changes with DevOps. We are going to look at how you can pitch yourself as a Salesforce consultant for any job role you might be going for. And more!
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Highlights from this episode:
(02:37) So what should your priorities be?
(08:53) Your elicitation strategy
(10:03) The Importance of Clear Documentation
(14:08) Business Analysis
(16:03) The courses we offer
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