Discover what a Business Analyst does and what skills and techniques they use to bridge the link between an organisation's needs and the end-user and the IT departments' needs through change initiatives. Review key tools and techniques used by Business Analysts daily, and prepare to sit a multiple-choice examination, earning you your BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.
The Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis covers a range of different techniques, approaches, concepts, and tools used within business analysis. This training will ensure you have gained the knowledge and understanding of business analysis, including the skills and competencies required of a Business Analyst. We will also review a range of techniques and tools for strategic analysis.
This BCS training course is run over 3-days from Monday to Wednesday and makes up part of the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
For you to gain the International Diploma in Business Analysis, you will first need to complete this module, and four others: Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice, Practitioner Certificate in Requirement Engineering, and the Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes.
This course benefits from 1-year BCS membership and our Exam Pass Guarantee*.
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BCS Membership Benefits
This course benefits from 1-year BCS membership worth £92, which is eligible from the moment you pass your first exam.
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Our Virtual Classroom training has provided high pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee. This way, you know we’ll support you until you are certified.
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending our training course, you can attend the same training again for free.
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Students retaking the course must use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.
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This course is primarily best suited for individuals currently working as Business Analysts, or those looking to change careers to become one. It would also benefit Business Managers and their teams, Business Change Managers, Project Managers, Consultants, Contractors, and individuals looking to understand the role, tools, and techniques used by a Business Analyst.
If you're working towards your BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or are planning on studying it, this course makes up part of the Diploma.
For individuals looking to move into Business Analysis or to be able to apply for Business Analyst jobs, this training course will provide you with the knowledge required to pass your exam, earn your certificate, and take on a Business Analyst job role.
Delegates who complete this training can work as Consultants, Project Managers, or Strategy Planners. We find that delegates typically work in the following sectors:
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This training course is spread over three days, where you will learn the full business analysis process framework, including the role of a Business Analyst, and the tools and techniques used by Business Analysts.
There is a written examination for this course, which can be booked via Pearson VUE directly.
Learning Outcomes
Foundation Certificate Syllabus
Duration – 60-mins.
Supervised – Yes (via Proctor).
Open book – No.
Pass mark – 26/40 (65%).
Throughout the year, e-Careers hosts a series of FREE BCS Business Analysis webinars to help delegates better understand this sector and discuss ways to study towards a career in this industry.
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