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BA Experience Lab

You want your first connected banking project, with missions and data practice.

Banking

What you will practise creating

  • Develop and revise a response to a project mission.
  • Use SQL and browser BI exercises to investigate the supplied data.
  • Explain the evidence behind a project decision.

These are practice opportunities, not verified achievements or an interview or employment guarantee.

When this edition is enough

Enough when one banking domain meets your goal. Core adds foundation lessons, two more domains and native Power BI companions.

Prerequisites & difficulty

Start with the project context. Read table columns before attempting SQL; use the supplied hints and references as needed.

Applied practice in one domain; task difficulty varies between discovery, written artifacts and data exercises.

What this adds to Starter

Includes the earlier edition’s scope, plus:

+12 domain missions+20 SQL exercises+4 browser BI exercises

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PUBLIC CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Browse the actual activity titles.

The category summaries below trace to the public inventory. Titles, prerequisite IDs and output headings are drawn from the edition’s content. Full prompts, rubrics, datasets and solutions remain inside the edition.

42 public title entries, including 6 interview categories. Categories are not individual interview questions.

Interview practice30 included

Before you begin

Read the context before comparing an authored answer.

Tools & format

Project context, notes, optional timer and self-ratings

What you create

Your own interview notes and rehearsed explanations

Included interview categories

Discovery and problem framingBANK-INTERVIEW-CATEGORY-01

Context & tool

Banking · Interview practice and notes

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

Output headings are not supplied in this metadata. The full activity provides its instructions.

Stakeholders and elicitationBANK-INTERVIEW-CATEGORY-02

Context & tool

Banking · Interview practice and notes

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

Output headings are not supplied in this metadata. The full activity provides its instructions.

Requirements scope and prioritisationBANK-INTERVIEW-CATEGORY-03

Context & tool

Banking · Interview practice and notes

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

Output headings are not supplied in this metadata. The full activity provides its instructions.

Processes stories and acceptance criteriaBANK-INTERVIEW-CATEGORY-04

Context & tool

Banking · Interview practice and notes

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

Output headings are not supplied in this metadata. The full activity provides its instructions.

Traceability UAT defects and changeBANK-INTERVIEW-CATEGORY-05

Context & tool

Banking · Interview practice and notes

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

Output headings are not supplied in this metadata. The full activity provides its instructions.

Project explanation tradeoffs and difficult situationsBANK-INTERVIEW-CATEGORY-06

Context & tool

Banking · Interview practice and notes

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

Output headings are not supplied in this metadata. The full activity provides its instructions.

Domain missions12 included

Before you begin

Follow the prerequisite sequence shown for the activity.

Tools & format

Project evidence and guided activity workspace

What you create

A written artifact, a decision and a reflection

Included activity titles

Frame the problemBANK-M01

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Problem
  • Objective
  • Measure
  • Assumptions
Map stakeholders and plan discoveryBANK-M02

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Recorded prerequisites

Expected output headings

  • Roles
  • Sequence
  • Decision Owner
Elicit and reconcile evidenceBANK-M03

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Evidence
  • Conflicts
  • Open Questions
Analyse the current processBANK-M04

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Steps
  • Exceptions
  • Validation
Propose scope and the future processBANK-M05

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Flow
  • Scope
  • Unknown Route
Define rules and requirementsBANK-M06

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Matrix
  • Boundary Examples
  • Quality Target
Write stories, acceptance criteria and prioritiesBANK-M07

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Stories
  • Criteria
  • Priority Rationale
Investigate transfer data with SQLBANK-M08

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Queries
  • Findings
  • Decision
Define and interpret reporting metricsBANK-M09

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Metric Contracts
  • Visuals
  • Interpretation
Prepare UAT, traceability and defect decisionsBANK-M10

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Trace Links
  • Execution Plan
  • Defect Decision
Analyse the proposed change and solution outcomesBANK-M11

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Impact
  • Options
  • Evaluation
  • Communication
Defend decisions and produce the portfolioBANK-M12

Context & tool

Banking · Mission workspace

Expected output headings

  • Narrative
  • Selected Evidence
  • Reflection
  • Interview
SQL practice20 included

Before you begin

Identify the table grain and relevant columns before writing the query.

Tools & format

Browser SQL editor, schema and supplied data

What you create

Query results and your business interpretation

Included activity titles

Identify eligible sourcesBANK-SQL01

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Find confirmed pending workBANK-SQL02

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Inspect uncertain acceptance with NULLBANK-SQL03

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Count outcomes at transfer grainBANK-SQL04

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Measure daily consumed capacityBANK-SQL05

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Retain inactive accounts in a completion countBANK-SQL06

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Find approved payees without usageBANK-SQL07

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Separate repeated attempts from transfersBANK-SQL08

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Sum completed value without join inflationBANK-SQL09

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Calculate rule-based available balanceBANK-SQL10

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Find unresolved lookupsBANK-SQL11

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Select the latest recovery observationBANK-SQL12

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Build a running completed-value seriesBANK-SQL13

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Reconcile by request identityBANK-SQL14

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Age confirmed pending workBANK-SQL15

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Detect missing completed debit postingsBANK-SQL16

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Detect repeated debit rowsBANK-SQL17

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Model the proposed lower single limitBANK-SQL18

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Define completion rate with an honest denominatorBANK-SQL19

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Prioritise unresolved cases without a successful lookupBANK-SQL20

Context & tool

Banking · Browser SQL lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
  • Grain
Browser BI reasoning4 included

Before you begin

State what each row and denominator represents.

Tools & format

Metric inputs, cohort comparison and accessible results

What you create

Calculated metrics with an explanation of the denominator

Included activity titles

Completion rate: choose the request denominatorBANK-BI01

Context & tool

Banking · Browser BI lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
Separate held exposure from unknown amountBANK-BI02

Context & tool

Banking · Browser BI lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
Distinguish retry workload from transfer failureBANK-BI03

Context & tool

Banking · Browser BI lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types
Expose offsetting reconciliation defectsBANK-BI04

Context & tool

Banking · Browser BI lab

Recorded prerequisites

No prerequisite IDs are recorded in this public metadata. Follow the instructions in the full activity.

Expected output headings

  • Columns
  • Types

Start with the project context. Read table columns before attempting SQL; use the supplied hints and references as needed.

PLAN A USEFUL FIRST SESSION

Finish one small practice loop.

  1. Choose one task and read its context.
  2. Make your own first attempt before opening a reference.
  3. Compare, revise and explain what changed.
  4. Save your work and note the next question.

Suggested planning pattern, not a measured completion-time estimate. There is no validated universal course duration or promise about how quickly you will learn.

Compare before deciding

Cumulative edition inventory · version 2.0.0
Practice includedStarterExperience LabCoreAdvanced
Interview prompts303090180
Practice missions—123672
SQL exercises—2060120
BI exercises—41224
Foundation lessons——3030
Power BI projects——33
Rescue scenarios———6
Capstones———3

Core and Advanced include the same three native Power BI companions. Advanced adds challenges, not three additional companion projects. Browser BI exercise counts are separate.

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Clear about what has been checked.

Practice records and self-ratings are learner-authored. Automated checks cover defined results; they do not verify workplace competence, interview performance or employment outcomes.

Who creates and reviews the content?

BA Mentorship is created by Raghavendra N. It focuses on practical Business Analyst learning through fictional project scenarios, requirements, stakeholder analysis, data investigation and interview preparation.

No independent human review, completed learner pilot, endorsement or placement outcome is claimed.

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