The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Graduate Schemes / Rotational Programmes
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Project support, basic communication drafting, data collection, understanding organisational structures.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed small project tasks from start to finish.
- Received positive feedback on written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated a keen interest in how organisations adapt to change.
- 2
Project Coordinator / Project Support Officer
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Project planning, stakeholder communication, risk identification, managing project documentation.
You're ready to move on when
- Owned specific project deliverables and met deadlines consistently.
- Proactively identified and resolved minor project issues.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- 3
Junior Business Analyst / Process Analyst
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Requirements gathering, process mapping, data analysis fundamentals, problem-solving.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully mapped 'as-is' and 'to-be' processes for small initiatives.
- Translated business needs into clear requirements for technical teams.
- Developed a good understanding of how business processes work.


