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BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour - Virtual Classroom

Course Overview

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour will teach you the fundamental principles of Organisational Behaviour and provide an insight into the complex factors that shape the way organisations operate. 

This course takes place over two days, held on the Saturday and Sunday. This training course makes up part of the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.

This training coursealso covers the principles of organisational design, operating models, group and individual performance, culture and behaviour, and will teach you about key principles of finance at a business and project level. 

This course benefits from 1-year BCS membership and our Exam Pass Guarantee*.

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  • Delivery Method: Virtual Classroom
  • Exam: Included
  • Join a community of over 625,000
  • Interest-free Payments
  • Duration: 2 Days (Weekend)
  • Exam Pass Guarantee*

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Key features
  • Delivery Method: Virtual Classroom
  • Exam: Included
  • Join a community of over 625,000
  • Interest-free Payments
  • Duration: 2 Days (Weekend)
  • Exam Pass Guarantee*

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Why study the Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour course with e-Careers? 

We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 625,000 delegates globally, which has helped offer the highest quality training.

We have also refined our processes, partner relationships, and course materials to offer you a high-quality training solution.

You will also benefit from:

  •    Exam Pass Guarantee*
  •    1-year BCS membership included (worth £92).
  •    Weekend training course.
  •    Fast-track your learning with our Virtual Classroom course.
  •    Enhance your career prospects.
  •    Learn from expert trainers with vast experience in this field.  
  •    We offer interest-free payment options.

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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.

Benefits of this associate’s membership include:

  •    Professional recognition
  •    Career development
  •    Networking
  •    Knowledge and best practice
  •    Exclusive discounts and offer

Read the full membership details.

How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?

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.

All we ask is that you:

  •   Attend all class days and complete all assignments
  •   Take the exam within 30 days of your Virtual Classroom training
  •   Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

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.

*Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam; this would be an additional cost.

Is the Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour course suitable for me?

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour is ideal for individuals looking to gain a general understanding of the structure, operation and behaviour of organisations. 

If you are currently a Business Analyst, Business Manager, or working in Business Change, this training would benefit you. It would also suit individuals considering a career change and who want to apply for Business Analyst jobs, or those currently undertaking the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.

What jobs could I apply for after my Foundation in Organisational Behaviour training?

We find that delegates who complete their BCS Business Analysis training go into one of the following job sectors:

  •    Business Analysis
  •    Business Architecture
  •    Enterprise Architecture
  •    Consultant
  •    Project Management (Team Member or Manager)

A Business Analyst can earn over £45k per annum.

(Source: Payscale)

Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

After this Organisational Behaviour training you can demonstrate an understanding of the following: 

  •    Organisational Principles – delivering value, structure, budgets, jobs, management and rules.
  •    Operating models – structures and boundaries.
  •    Organisational motivation, behaviour and culture.
  •    Group formation, dynamics and networks.
  •    Principles of financial reporting – balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, costing, and pricing.
  •    Project finance – costs and benefits, payback, discounted cash flow.

Organisational Behaviour Syllabus

   Organisational Principles (17.5%)

  •    Delivering value
  •    Organisation structuring
  •    Budgets and departmentalised businesses
  •    Describe types of jobs
  •    Describe line management, staff and functional relationships
  •    Explain formalisation of rules and procedures
  •    Explain centralisation v decentralisation

   Operating models (15%)

  •    Explain organisation structures and their characteristics
  •    Recognise organisational boundaries

   Organisational motivation, behaviour and culture (20%)

  •    Explain organisational motivation (OMG business motivation model)
  •    Describe the Organisational Behaviour Field Map
  •    Explain organisational effectiveness and the balanced scorecard

   Group formation (10%)

  •    Explain groups and group dynamics
  •    Describe formal and informal groups

   Principles of financial reporting (20%)

  •    Describe statement of financial position (balance sheet)
  •    Explain income and expenditure (income statement, profit-and-loss account)
  •    Describe cash flow
  •    Explain costing and pricing

   Project finance (17.5%)

  •    Describe the rationale for and the techniques used for evaluating a financial case
  •    Payback
  •    Discounted Cash Flow /Net Present Value
  •    Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 

Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour Exam Details

 Exam Format – Multiple-choice.

 Number of questions – 40.

 Duration – 60-mins.

 Supervised – Yes.

 Open book – No.

 Pass mark – 26/40 (65%).

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