The document discusses the skills and tools used by business analysts. It outlines the RUP methodology used for project development which focuses on adaptation, balancing priorities, collaboration, demonstrating value iteratively, elevating abstraction, and focusing on quality. Engineering skills include business modeling, requirements, vision, analysis and design, UML diagrams, use cases, implementation, monitoring progress, and updating clients. Supporting skills are configuration management, documentation, change requests, and development planning. Tools used are MS Visio, MS Project.