Course description
Business Analysis Practice - BCS Practitioner Certificate
Thinking about a career in Business Analysis?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice has been designed to provide valuable learning for those in roles such as business analyst, business architect, business systems analyst, data analyst, enterprise analyst, management consultant, process analyst, product manager, product owner, project manager, and systems analyst.
Building upon the Foundation in Business Analysis course, the Practitioner Certificate places emphasis on valuable business analysis skills and toolkit including the the strategic context for business analysis, how and when to select and apply a range of techniques and tools to analyse the current state of a business, how to establish the target state of a business, the value of ongoing stakeholder engagement and analysis and the purpose and content of the business case.
With self-study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST including:
- Digital access to the BCS book in Business Analysis
- 2 live video support calls with your course trainer
- Practice exam papers
- A series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam
- Tutor support - discussion forum, live video calls with tutor, email and What’sApp.
This is a self-study course, a live training option is available. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
For people who already have a business analysis role and want to gain a deeper understanding of business analysis strategy and application. Suitable for business analysts, business managers and members of their team, business change managers and project managers.
Entry Requirements
- None - no experience or qualifications are needed, although if you have no experience in business analysis that you should read the BCS Business Analysis ebook that we send to you and consult the reading list or consider taking the BCS Foundation course in Business Analysis first as that covers essential concepts in detail.
- We recommend beginners to consult the reading list and explore recent news and case studies using requirements engineering in the sector they work in.
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
As well as gaining new skills and knowledge, upon successful completion, you will receive a globally recognised Professional Certification awarded by the BCS at SFIA Plus Level 4, and free annual Associate Membership to the BCS to help further develop your career and grow your professional network.
What Will I Learn?
You’ll learn how to apply a range of business analysis techniques and look at a range of issues including: The strategic context. How to analyse stakeholder perspectives. How to analyse and model business activities. How to identify potential solutions. How to make the business case.
Why Should I Take This Course?
This Practitioner professional certification in Business Analysis Practice will help develop your career as it places emphasis on valuable business analysis skills and toolkit to use in practice.
According to the 2023 Salary Guide by Robert Half, the median salary for a business analyst in the U.S. was $95,520.
However, individuals with advanced skills, such as proficiency in business intelligence software or an understanding of data analytics, could earn even more. This demonstrates the potential financial benefits of investing in business analysis training.
Training Course Content
- Explain the purpose of an organisation’s vision
- Apply a suitable technique to analyse the internal environment of an organisation
- Apply a suitable technique to analyse the external environment of an organisation
- Prepare a SWOT analysis
- Use tools to measure performance
- Explain the activities required to engage stakeholders
- Identify generic stakeholder categories using the stakeholder wheel
- Use the CATWOE technique to analyse stakeholder perspectives and identify similarities and differences
- Categorise stakeholders in terms of their power and influence and level of interest
- Choose an appropriate stakeholder management strategy
- Choose suitable methods to research the business situation
- Identify a suitable quantitative or qualitative investigation technique
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of the different investigation techniques
- Use tools to represent the current business situation
- Use a business activity model
- Identify the 5 activities included in a BAM
- Explain the need for a consensus BAM
- Explain the three types of business events
- Explain the use of a target operating model(TOM)
- Identify the stages of Design Thinking
- Describe the use of divergent and convergent thinking
- Explain the process of gap analysis
- Distinguish between areas of feasibility
- Explain the rationale for the development of a business case
- Identify the contents of a business case
- Identify tangible and intangible costs and benefits
- Identify risks and their potential impact
- Explain the rationale for the financial case and the appraisal techniques
- Relate the business case to the business change lifecycle.
Course delivery details
The BCS recommend a minimum of 18 hours to prepare for the exam. However, candidates are advised to study this course and commit to independent self study until they feel confident with the course content.
This is an on demand course, if you would prefer live training, this course will be delivered over three days.
Meet our instructor
Soni is a BCS Accredited Business Analysis trainer with over 20 years’ experience working as a Business Analyst complimented with a MEng degree in Computer Science. In addition, she has experience of project management, enterprise architecture and agile project delivery. Her career as a senior business analyst has involved delivering large digital transformation programmes for both government and corporate organisations in a variety of sectors such as Defence, Banking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, and IT. She is passionate about the value & importance of business analysis in bridging the gap between Business & technology.
If you have any questions about choosing the right course for your career, please contact us.
Why choose Duco Digital Training
BCS Accredited Organisation
Buy Now, Study Today
Includes Exam Costs and Tutor Support
Expenses
Our learners get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST including:
- Digital access to the BCS book in Business Analysis
- 2 live video support calls with your course trainer
- Practice exam papers
- A series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam
- Tutor support - discussion forum, live video calls with tutor, email and What’sApp.
The cost includes the BCS exam and when you pass, you also receive one year free BCS Associate Membership to develop your professional network and profile.
Continuing Studies
After completing the BCS Business Analysis Practitioner course, you can extend your learning by completing additional courses to gain the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis with Duco Digital Training.
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is an internationally recognised certification that enables candidates to validate their knowledge, skills and ability.
The Diploma is designed for business and IT professionals who want to demonstrate they have a detailed understanding of business analysis best practice and sets a standard against which business analysts may be assessed.
To gain the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, you will need to study and pass these four courses and complete one 50 minute BCS video interview, this includes:
- BCS Business Analysis Foundation
- BCS Business Analysis Practitioner
- BCS Practitioner in Modelling Business Processes
- BCS Practitioner in Requirements Engineering Practitioner
- BCS International Diploma - Preparation and Interview.
You'll gain a BCS professional certificate for each course you pass and the BCS International Diploma Certification (a total of 5 qualifications), plus Pass Assist - our unique package of learner support, plus one year free BCS membership (new members only), plus one year of access to the BCS library of digital business and technology books.
If you have any questions about choosing the right course for your career, please contact us.
Get Inspired! Watch the Video
Request info
Duco Digital Training
Duco Digital Training is a trusted provider of BCS online accredited courses, boot camps and training in an exciting range of business and technology subjects, including Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Data Protection, IT Ethics, Data Analysis and Management at different...