Qlik Sense Business Analyst Certification

Course Description

The Qlik Sense Business Analyst Certification validates your ability to design, develop, and deliver interactive visualizations and dashboards using Qlik Sense — a powerful self-service data analytics platform. This certification focuses on interpreting business requirements, creating data-driven stories, and delivering insights that drive informed decision-making.

Ideal for analysts, consultants, and data-savvy professionals, the certification demonstrates your expertise in Qlik’s associative data model, visual exploration, and user-friendly dashboard design. You’ll be equipped to build compelling, functional, and insightful dashboards that empower business users to explore data on their own.

Certification Overview

Credential: Qlik Sense Business Analyst
Exam Code: QSBA2022 (current version)
Exam Format:

• 50 questions

• Multiple choice / multiple response

• Time: 2 hours (120 minutes)

• Passing score: 58%

• Delivery: Pearson VUE (online or test center)

Recommended Experience:

• 6+ months hands-on experience with Qlik Sense

• Familiarity with business analysis workflows

• Understanding of basic data modeling and visualization best practices

Who This Certification is For

• Business Analysts working with Qlik Sense or other BI tools

• Data professionals who create dashboards and reports

• BI Consultants and Analysts supporting decision-makers

• Professionals looking to demonstrate Qlik Sense proficiency in a business context

• Students or early-career professionals entering the data visualization space

What You’ll Learn / Be Assessed On

1. Identify Requirements

• Gathering and interpreting stakeholder requirements

• Defining KPIs, metrics, and visual goals

• Understanding data granularity and use cases

2. Design and Prepare Applications

• Qlik Sense sheet and app layout design

• Using master items, themes, and containers

• Organizing data fields and managing user experience

3. Build Visualizations

• Selecting appropriate chart types (bar, line, KPI, combo, map, pivot, etc.)

• Using filters, set analysis, and expressions

• Enhancing interactivity with buttons, variables, and bookmarks

4. Data Handling in Qlik Sense

• Understanding Qlik’s associative data model

• Using fields, tables, and keys effectively

• Managing simple data transformations (via Data Manager)

5. Refine and Publish

• Testing dashboards for functionality and clarity

• Collaborating with users for feedback

• Publishing apps and managing user access

Tools & Concepts Covered

• Qlik Sense Cloud / Qlik Sense Desktop

• Master Items and Variables

• Expressions, Set Analysis, and Functions

• Data Load Editor (basic usage)

• Visualization best practices

• Data storytelling and guided analytics

Skills Validated

• Designing insightful, user-friendly dashboards

• Understanding how to structure Qlik Sense apps around business questions

• Using Qlik’s associative engine to enable self-service exploration

• Translating complex requirements into simple visual solutions

• Mastery of chart selection, layout, and interactivity

Course Outcomes

• Earn the Qlik Sense Business Analyst certification, recognized globally by employers

• Gain credibility as a BI professional or consultant

• Qualify for roles such as BI Analyst, Dashboard Developer, or Qlik Consultant

• Improve your ability to solve real-world business problems through data visualization