🤔 What's the difference between a Business Analyst and a Project Manager?

This is one of the most common questions we get, and if you’ve ever been confused between the two, you’re not alone.

Here’s the simplest way to understand it:

👉 The Business Analyst is the strategic thinker. They figure out what needs to be done. They talk to stakeholders, understand business needs, uncover problems, and recommend solutions. They ask:

“What’s the goal here?”
“What’s broken and how do we fix it?”
“What do users actually need?”

👉 The Project Manager is the planner and organizer. They figure out how to get it done. They manage timelines, coordinate people, track progress, and make sure everything stays on budget. They ask:

“Who needs to do what by when?”
“What’s the risk here?”
“Are we delivering on time?”

💡 Think of it like this: If the business is building a new house…

The BA designs the blueprint.
The PM makes sure the house gets built.

✅ Many of our students transition into Business Analysis because they love solving problems, working with data, and influencing change, without needing to manage big teams or stressful deadlines like a Project Manager.

If you're more curious about the BA route, we’ve got free training inside the group that breaks it down even further, just click "Classroom" and see the unlocked courses. 🔍

👇 Comment below, would you prefer to be the one designing the solution, or the one managing the delivery?

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