Bcs business analysis online training courses
Strategic analysis in context
external analysis – PESTLE, five forces analysis
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building a SWOT analysis
critical success factors and key performance indicators
measuring performance – the balanced business scorecard identifying potential solutions
business events
business rules
business process models
exploring the gap between the current and desired situation
identifying areas for business improvement – POP-IT
taking a holistic approach to business improvement
BCS business analysis practice online
Overview
This accredited online course will fully prepare you for the practitioner certificate in business analysis practice from the british computer society (BCS).
[note that this course was previously known as ISEB business analysis essentials.]
The course provides a practical introduction to a wide range of BA techniques and approaches. The course is designed to provide delegates with the key skills required to become effective business analysts. These include:
• SWOT analysis
• stakeholder management
• business activity modelling
• investigation of the business situation
• analysis of key issues and their root causes
• gap analysis
• identification and evaluation of possible solutions
Price £589.00 + vat
What's included
You can undertake the course and prepare thoroughly for the BCS accredited exam, all at your own pace and from any location.
- fully interactive course structure enables you to learn at your own pace
- comprehensive and detailed course content
- written by experienced BCS examiners and experts
- questions on all sections of the course allow you to regularly reinforce your learning
- recorded tests at the end of each module let you compare your results in your online gradebook
- access to further online reading on each module of the course to strengthen knowledge
- advice, hints and tips on learning and how best to prepare for the exam
- assistance from experienced tutors if required
More information
Who is it for?
Those seeking to understand the strategic context of business analysis and wishing to acquire practical BA skills.
Business analysis practice is a core module for the BCS business analysis diploma and is a specialist practitioner module in the BCS solution development diploma.
Pre-requisites
None - though if you are new to business analysis we recommend that you start with the business analysis foundation course.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course lasts approximately 25 hours.
You will have unlimited access to the course for 40 days from date of initial access. (extended access can be arranged for an additional fee.)
How do I complete the exam?
This examination can be sat at one of our public examination sessions or online. Online exams may incur an additional fee. Please contact us for further information.
Please note that for delegates requiring online examination vouchers as opposed to pearson vue test centre vouchers, there will be an additional charge of £45 + VAT per exam. This is due to proctoring fees incurred. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
What format is the exam?
From 1st january 2020, the business analysis practice exam will be closed book, and will last for 1 hour 15 minutes.
From 31st march 2020 the exams will be multiple choice.
What are the technical requirments?
Delivery of the course is online. A reliable broadband connection of at least 2mb is required.
Apple/ipad are not currently supported.
What does the online course cover?
Business analysis rationale
the scope of business analysis
definition of business analysis
the development of business analysis
the business change lifecycle
roles in business analysis
Strategic analysis in context
external analysis – PESTLE, five forces analysis
internal analysis – resource audit, MOST
building a SWOT analysis
critical success factors and key performance indicators
measuring performance – the balanced business scorecard
A project approach to business analysis
initiating a business analysis study
defining terms of reference
Understanding business situations
review of investigation techniques
documenting the business situation:
- rich pictures
- mind maps
- fishbone diagrams
Business perspectives
identifying stakeholders
analysing stakeholders – power/interest grid, RACI
stakeholder management strategies
defining business perspectives – CATWOE
Analysing and modelling the business activities
types of business activity
building a conceptual business activity model
consolidating perspectives and building consensus
Identifying potential solutions
business events
business rules
business process models
exploring the gap between the current and desired situation
identifying areas for business improvement – POP-IT
taking a holistic approach to business improvement
Making the business case
analysing feasibility
contents of a business case
options
costs and benefits
impacts and risks
lifecycle for the business case
BCS business analyst course
A BCS business analyst course is your passport to a business analysis career.
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- BCS training courses are currently available as virtual classroom training.
- All business analyst courses are accredited by the BCS (the chartered institute for IT).
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BCS international diploma in business analysis
This internationally-recognised business analysis certification demonstrates your skills, knowledge, and understanding of business analysis.
For business and IT professionals wanting to show their business analysis capability and understanding of best practices.
Includes 4 BCS business analysis qualifying certifications.
Certification: BCS international diploma in business analysis.
Format: virtual classroom.
Course code: BCSID.
Location: online.
BCS foundation in business analysis
This course helps you learn about business analysis at a foundation level. For those starting out on a business analyst career, or for those wanting to learn about business analysis.
Duration: 2 or 3 days
certification: BCS foundation in business analysis
Format: virtual classroom.
Course code: bcsfiba.
Location: online.
BCS business analysis practice
This course helps you learn about business analysis on a practical level. For those wanting to learn to apply business analysis techniques in practice.
Duration: 2 or 3 days
certification: BCS business analysis practice
Format: virtual classroom.
Course code: bcsbaprc.
Location: online.
BCS requirements engineering
This course helps you learn about requirements engineering best practices. For professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of requirements engineering.
Duration: 2 or 3 days
certification: BCS requirements engineering
Format: virtual classroom.
Course code: bcsrqeg.
Location: online.
BCS modelling business processes
This course helps you to learn how to identify and improve business processes. For professionals involved in business process change projects.
Duration: 2 or 3 days
certification: BCS modelling business processes
Format: virtual classroom.
Course code: BCSMBP.
Location: online.
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More about business analyst courses
Why should I attend a business analyst course?
Business analysis is a growing profession. Business analysis is the set of practices involved in identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems.
Solutions often include some of IT systems development but can also involve process improvement, organizational change or strategic planning and policy development.
By attending a business analyst course you will learn the key knowledge, skills and techniques which professional business analysts need to be effective in their role.
Does your business analyst training lead to professional certification?
Yes. All our business analyst courses are accredited by the BCS and have been designed for students to learn the most important skills required by business analysts. A BCS course lead to professional certification from the BCS.
Business analyst certification
For a business analyst to work with confidence, certification in business analysis can help.
A BCS business analysis certification provides current and aspiring business analysts with the knowledge, skills and techniques they need. Employers feel at ease when their business analysts hold an accredited qualification from a well-known association like BCS.
Gaining BCS certification with knowledge train helps you understand the theories of business analysis and how to apply them in practice. It enables you to become an effective business analyst and be more involved in projects within your organisation.
BCS business analysis course online
Study a BCS business analyst course online!
- A BCS business analysis online training course helps you learn the knowledge and techniques to work as a business analyst.
- These business analyst online courses help you gain the qualifications to succeed in a business analyst career in the UK.
- Accredited by the british computer society – the BCS (the chartered institute for IT).
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BCS international diploma in business analysis
This internationally-recognised business analysis certification demonstrates your skills, knowledge, and understanding of business analysis.
For business and IT professionals wanting to show their business analysis capability and understanding of best practices.
Includes 4 BCS business analysis qualifying certifications.
Certification: BCS international diploma in business analysis.
Format: self-study online.
Course code: bcsido.
BCS foundation certificate in business analysis
This business analyst online course equips you with the basic knowledge required to succeed as a business analyst. Online courses are flexible and suitable for individuals with busy schedules.
Certification: BCS foundation certificate in business analysis.
Format: online.
Course code: bafo.
Duration: 30 hours.
BCS practitioner certificate in business analysis practice
This business analyst online training helps you learn about business analysis on a practical level. For those wanting to learn to apply essential business analyst techniques in practice.
Certification: BCS practitioner in business analysis practice.
Format: online.
Course code: bcsbapo.
Duration: 10 hours.
BCS requirements engineering
With this business analysis online course, you learn to take a disciplined and rigorous approach to defining business requirements.
For those who wish to improve their understanding of practical business analysis techniques.
Certification: BCS practitioner certificate in requirements engineering.
Format: self-study online.
Course code: bcsrqego.
Duration: 16 hours.
BCS modelling business processes
With this online business analysis training, you learn to apply the practical business modelling techniques useful as a business analyst.
For those wishing to improve their understanding of practical business analysis methods and techniques.
Format: BCS practitioner certificate in modelling business processes. .
Format: self-study online.
Course code: bcsmbpo.
Duration: 13 hours.
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More about business analyst courses online
Why should I study a business analyst course online?
Business analysis is a growing profession. Business analysis is the set of practices involved in identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems.
Solutions often include some of IT systems development but can also involve process improvement, organizational change or strategic planning and policy development.
By studying a business analyst course online you learn the key knowledge, skills and techniques which professional business analysts need to be effective in their role.
Does your business analysis online training lead to professional certification?
Yes. All our business analyst online courses are accredited by the BCS and have been designed for students to learn the most important skills required by business analysts in the UK. All BCS online training courses lead to professional certification from the BCS.
Business analyst certification online
For a business analyst to work with confidence, online certification in business analysis can help.
Gaining your BA certification online saves you time and money when compared with attending a normal training course.
You can study at home at your own pace and take your online business analyst exam when you are ready.
By getting your BCS business analysis certification online, you gain the knowledge, skills and techniques you need, but at your own pace.
Business analysis foundation course
Our BCS accredited business analysis foundation training course (version 3.9) is designed to give you the first step into the business analysis role, teaching you the relationship between the business, IT and the users.
The foundation level training course is interactive, and full access to learning resources and a trainer are provided both pre and post course, along with a dedicated account manager.
Once you have completed your course, you can choose a paper or online exam and sit the multiple choice exam to obtain the BCS business analysis foundation certificate. This first step qualification is a foundation to the BCS international diploma in business analysis.
Our business analysis training course will help you find opportunities in our rapidly changing world, by preparing you with the skills modern companies need from their employees to remain competitive.
| Level | introductory |
| pre-requisites | none |
| accreditation | BCS |
| exam format | multiple choice questions |
| exam duration | 1 hour |
| exam pass mark | 65% |
| our pass rate | 96% |
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This accredited business analysis foundation certification course (version 3.9) will enable you to get international recognition through the british computer society and IIBA.
Whether you are an individual or someone looking for group training, we can offer both e-learning and classroom training to achieve the foundation exam. On-site training is also available for the higher levels of business analysis. Just ask us for more details.
Thousands of students from all over the world have taken our online accredited BA foundation course, you can take it in your own time, and the animation, voice and exercises keep learning interesting and flowing.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business analysis principles and techniques. Key areas are:
- The role and competencies of a business analyst
- Strategy analysis
- Business system and business process modelling
- Stakeholder analysis
- Investigation and modelling techniques
- Requirements engineering
- Business case development
- Management of business change
How will business analysis help me?
Business analysis has become one of today’s hottest subjects, a real link between a firm’s information technology and business objectives, skilled business analysts contribute to the profitability of companies large and small, in most every industry. Business analyst training will help you find opportunities in our rapidly changing world, by preparing you with the skills modern companies need to remain competitive.
The demand for business analysts has grown over 30% in the last couple of years, with a senior business analyst commanding salaries in excess of £80,000 a year, and currently demand outstrips supply.
This foundation course will enable you to get international recognition through the british computer society and IIBA, and you will be supported during your online training by experienced BA trainers until you are ready to take the online BA foundation exam. Thousands of students from all over the world have taken our online accredited BA foundation course, you can take it in your own time, and the animation, voice and exercises keep it interesting and flowing.
Is the course right for me?
This course is relevant to anyone requiring an understanding of business analysis this multi-disciplinary group includes:
- Business managers and their staff
- Business change managers
- Change implementers/enablers (e.G. Portfolio, programme and project managers)
Business analysts
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- 60 minutes duration
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- Learning is completely flexible to suit your busy schedule
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- You can access it anywhere in the world and take your exam online at a time that suits you best
- The e-learning will take at least 20 hours to complete to ensure you are properly prepared for the exam. Our online learning also includes an in-depth revision guide and a quiz bank which contains over 200 questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the course prior to sitting the official exam
- Our pass rates are well in excess of the national average, there is really no reason you should fail!
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The complete BCS business analysis international diploma
At a glance
The BCS international diploma in business analysis is the industry-recognised certification that truly demonstrates the knowledge, skills and capabilities of an effective business analyst. It is designed to offer flexibility to develop skills in the key areas that are relevant to both the individual and the organisation.
To gain the full BCS international diploma in business analysis accreditation, delegates must take four courses and exams, and then pass an oral examination. The courses must be taken from the selection below and consists of two mandatory core courses, and then one knowledge-based course and one practitioner course. We also offer a workshop to help delegates prepare for the oral examination.
Business analysis international diploma pathway
After taking 2 core, 1 knowledge-based, and 1 practitioner course, there is a final exam needed to achieve the certification.
Average salary: £TBC (based on QA research)
Certification details
Our complete diploma is available from £4972 (exc. VAT). Please contact us to confirm your pricing depending on your individual course requirements. The package includes:
The two required courses - BCS certificate in business analysis practice and BCS certificate in requirements engineering.
One knowledge-based course selected from BCS foundation certificate in organisational behaviour, BCS foundation in business analysis, BCS foundation certificate in project management or the BCS foundation certificate in business change.
Then one practitioner-based course selected from: BCS certificate in modelling business processes, BCS certificate in systems development essentials, or BCS certificate in systems modelling techniques (UML).
Then prepare for your BCS business analysis oral examination by attending our BCS business analysis oral examination preparation workshop.
Peace of mind with our exam insurance* allowing you to retake one exam during your diploma track.
Upgrade options - have you already started your diploma route and taken some of the required courses?
Talk to us about the complete BCS business analysis international diploma upgrade 3 course or 2 course options.
BCS certificate in business analysis practice - united kingdom
BCS accredited provider (BCS), on behalf of BCS
- Business analysis training includes course materials and offical BCS exam.
- Delegates will also receive a BCS membership for 1 year.
- A trusted and fully accredited BCS business analysis training provider.
Course information
BCS certificate in business analysis practice course outline
The content of this course includes the following:
Strategic context:
- Internal and external environmental analysis
- Key performance indicators
- Critical success factors
Understanding situations and issues:
Rationale:
- A business change lifecycle
- The business analysts role
- The business analysis framework activities
Identifying potential solution:
- Defining a new business model
- Gap analysis
- Identifying IS/IT requirements in order to support the new business model
Stakeholder perspectives:
Who is this business analysis training course designed for?
This training course is for individuals who are already placed in a business analysis role and wish to improve their understanding of business analysis techniques and its practical application to business operations. Business analysts would also benefit from possessing this certification.
BCS certificate in business analysis practice prerequisites
There are no previous requirements for this course but it is suggested that delegates have some experience of practically using business analysis techniques within a workplace environment.
BCS certificate in business analysis practice training overview
This BCS certificate in business analysis practice training course teaches trainees to be able to identify issues in systems, develop effective business strategies, and manage stakeholders. The content of this course includes information on how to analyse and model business activities, identify potential solutions, and analyse stakeholder perspectives. After completing this business analysis training course, it is expected that delegates will be able to use strategic analysis techniques, understand the techniques required to investigate the business systems of an organisation and identify recommendations for business improvement.
This three-day course can be taken as a one-off training course, or it could be completed as part of the BCS international diploma in business analysis. This is because this course is one of four modules that you are required to take if you wish to obtain the international diploma. This course is particularly useful for those who want to develop their skills in applying business analysis strategy. The primary advantage of obtaining this prestigious qualification is that it allows certification holders to expand their career opportunities.
Business analysis practice learning outcomes
After completing this training course, it is expected that delegates will be able to:
- Use strategic analysis techniques
- Understand the techniques required to investigate the business systems of an organisation
- Use a stakeholder analysis technique
- Identify recommendations for business improvement
- Identify costs, benefits, impacts, and risks
What's included in this business analysis training course
This training course includes:
- The BCS certificate in business analysis practice examination
- The knowledge academy's business analysis practice courseware
- Free BCS membership for 1 year after taking your first BCS E-professional exam
- BCS completion certificate
- Experienced instructor
- Refreshments
BCS certificate in business analysis practice examination information
This BCS business analysis practice exam is formatted in the following way:
- Type: scenario based written examination
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Supervised: yes
- Open book: no
- Pass mark: 26/40
- Calculators: calculators cannot be used during this examination
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*VIRTUAL* – BCS certificate in business analysis practice
Online BCS business analysis training
Business analysts are increasingly required to extend themselves beyond their traditional role of developing and maintaining IT systems. They need the capability to understand the business strategy, use proven techniques to analyse the business area, and identify changes to business processes needed to meet internal and external challenges.
This course develops the skills needed to work with senior business and IT staff to analyse and model business activities. Delegates will learn how to investigate business problems, and how to identify and recommend appropriate creative solutions. At the end of the course delegates may sit an examination to attain the BCS business systems development certificate in business analysis practice.
Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisites for attending this course. This course is designed for anyone wishing to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be a business analyst and/or acquire the BCS diploma in business analysis. Delegates wishing to acquire the skill set required for analysing and addressing business problems and wishing to attain the BCS business systems development certificate in business analysis practice would benefit from attending this course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the rationale for business analysis
- Use strategic analysis techniques to understand the strategic context
- Explain techniques to investigate an organisation’s current situation
- Explain the importance of stakeholder management and use a stakeholder analysis technique
- Use techniques for the analysis and modelling of business systems
- Describe how recommendations for business improvement may be identified
- Describe the contents of a rigorous business case for the development and implementation of business changes
- Identify costs, benefits, impacts and risks for an option in a business case including investment appraisal
Course outline
Rationale: A lifecycle for business change; the role of the business analyst within the lifecycle for business change; other roles within the lifecycle for business change; purpose of analysing and modelling business systems; the framework business analysis activities
Understanding the strategic context: internal environment analysis; external environment analysis; SWOT analysis; critical success factors, key performance indicators and performance targets; the balanced business scorecard as a framework for identifying csfs and kpis
Understanding the situation/issues: stakeholder identification; overview of investigative techniques; representing a holistic view of the business situation
Stakeholder analysis and management: stakeholder analysis; identifying different perspectives; defining perspectives
Analysing and modelling business activities: developing a conceptual business activity model from a perspective; identifying business events; analysing business rules; building consensus by resolving conflicts
Identifying potential solutions: gap analysis – comparing the ideal and existing systems; defining a new business model; identifying IS/IT requirements to support the new business model
Building the business case: structure of a business case; identifying options for business change; identifying and categorising costs and benefits; identifying and categorising risks, identifying impacts; the lifecycle for the business case
Case study: A case study allows the delegates to undertake a simulated business analysis assignment
Duration: 3 days
Cost: £1595 + vat
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BCS business analysis certification and training
The most widely-recognised business analyst certifications in the UK are awarded by the BCS, the chartered institute for IT. A BCS business analysis certification on your CV indicates the knowledge, experience and skills you can bring to the role. To an employer, a business analyst qualification is an important objective measure and it gives them confidence in your ability.
TCC has been delivering business analysis training courses since 1981. In 2001, our team worked with the BCS to create their certifications for business analysts. The same team from TCC uses this deep understanding to continually improve our unrivalled accredited training courses to give you the best chance of achieving BCS business analyst certification and enjoying success as a BA.
What business analysis certification is available from the BCS?
BCS professional certification is available in the core areas of business analysis, as well in more specialist subjects. The modular approach to certification and skill development means that you can choose the areas of business analysis you want to study – although some subjects are required to achieve the associated diplomas. There are 15 individual certificates, targeted at 4 different levels of expertise:
- Foundation
- Practitioner
- Professional
- Consultant and expert
This provides a clear development path for business analysts throughout their career.
Where to start
For those new to business analysis, or those who do not hold any BCS certifications, the most common route is to study for the BCS diploma in business analysis.
To be awarded the BCS diploma in business analysis you must first successfully complete four certification modules (one foundation and three practitioner) which are part of the scheme. Once you have passed the individual certificate examinations, you can sit an oral examination to gain this higher level business analysis qualification.
Gain a broad knowledge of a subject with a foundation level BCS business analysis certification
Choose from:
BCS business analysis courses are available that lead to the following foundation level certificates
- Foundation certificate in commercial awareness
- Foundation certificate in business analysis
- Foundation certificate in business change (previously IT enabled business change)
Who are they recommended for?
Foundation level certificates in business analysis are ideal for those new to the profession and provide an introduction and broad coverage of a specific area of the subject. The breadth of knowledge and insight gained at this foundation level, can then be used to underpin further study.
What is the exam format?
Foundation level certification is awarded on the successful completion of a one hour multiple-choice examination consisting of 40 questions. The BCS foundation exam pass mark is 65% (26 out of 40).
Don't forget!
These module certificates also form part of the:
Learn to apply your knowledge with a practitioner level BCS business analysis certification
Choose from:
BCS business analysis courses are available that lead to the following practitioner level certificates:
- Practitioner certificate in business analysis practice
- Practitioner certificate in modelling business processes
- Practitioner certificate in requirements engineering
- Practitioner certificate in benefits management and business acceptance
- Practitioner certificate in data management essentials
Who are they recommended for?
Practitioner level certificates in business analysis explore the subject in greater detail and focus on the practical application of knowledge to demonstrate how the business analyst can perform effectively in the role.
What is the exam format?
Practitioner level certification is awarded on the successful completion of an open-book scenario-based examination. The number of questions can vary depending on the accredited exam provider, but the BCS practitioner exam pass mark is 50%.
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These module certificates also form part of the:
Develop advanced, specialist knowledge with a professional level BCS business analysis certification
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BCS business analysis courses are available that lead to the following professional level certificates:
- Agile business analysis
- Business architecture
- Data analysis
- Benefits planning and realisation
Who are they recommended for?
Professional level certificates in business analysis focus on more advanced, specialist knowledge and skills which contribute to the advanced international diploma in business analysis. They also support career development towards becoming a chartered IT professional and to the expert BA award.
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These module certificates also form part of the:
- BCS advanced international diploma in business analysis
Demonstrate your extensive business analysis experience with a consultant and expert level BCS business analysis certification
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The following consultant and expert level certificates are available:
- BCS advanced international diploma in business analysis
- Expert BA award
Who are they recommended for?
Consultant and expert level certificates in business analysis distinguish those with extensive business analysis experience, knowledge and skills.
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