Course description
Thinking about a career as a Business Analyst or developing your existing business analysis skills?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes is designed for those who wish to gain an understanding of a range of business process modelling and analysis techniques, know how they are used, and identify when to use them. The learning in this practitioner certificate explores the context in which modelling techniques are used to improve business processes, examines how modelling occurs at the three levels of the business process hierarchy and considers how change can be managed and implemented.
Upon achievement of the certificate, candidates will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:
1. The context in which business process modelling occurs.
2. How to construct organisational models of business process at the enterprise level.
3. The use of modelling techniques at the event-response level.
4. The use of modelling techniques at the actor-task level.
5. The approaches used for improving business processes.
6. Considerations when managing and implementing change.
With self -study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including digital access to the BCS books in Business Analysis, 2 live video support calls with your course trainer, practice exam papers and a series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam.
A live training option is available, please contact us.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will help your career if you are:
• An individual looking to up-skill
• Pursuing further education in IT or computing at University level
• Thinking of changing career into business analysis
• Individuals who are focused on improving processes in an organisation to scale business and efficiencies
• Project Managers, Middle and Senior Managers or Directors.
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
- Business Analyst
- Business Architect
- Business Systems Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Enterprise Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Process Analyst
- Product Manager
- Product Owner
- Project Manager
- and Systems Analyst.
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 3, and free annual Associate Membership to the BCS to help further develop your career and grow your professional network.
What Will I Learn?
Upon achievement of the certificate, candidates will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:
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The context in which business process modelling occurs.
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How to construct organisational models of business process at the enterprise level.
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The use of modelling techniques at the event-response level.
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The use of modelling techniques at the actor-task level.
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The approaches used for improving business processes.
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Considerations when managing and implementing change.
Why Should I Take This Course?
The practioner certification in Modelling Business Processes will help develop your career as you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business analysis concepts, principles and techniques required.
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
- Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and benefits of business process modelling
- Identify the three levels of the business process hierarchy
- Explain the importance of the process view versus the functional view of an organisation
- Interpret the construction of an organisational model of business process
- Explain how the processes on the organisational model support the delivery of the value proposition
- Interpret the construction of a business process model
- Explain why using a standard notation set is important
- Apply knowledge to distinguish between modelling business process terms and describe how they relate to each other
- Demonstrate that a task typically involves one person (actor)at one place at one time, and that it is represented as a single ‘box’ on a process model
- Identify the different types of business events
- Explain the purpose of process performance measures and the difference between internal performance measures and customers’ expectations of performance
- Construct a task description
- Demonstrate an ability to document the steps and business rules within a task
- Apply approaches to improving business processes
- Show understanding of the need to challenge business rules and assumptions when improving or automating business processes
- Identify the areas of a business process that may contribute to unsatisfactory performance
- Explain the need to test processes through use of business scenario analysis
- Prepare a gap analysis on a‘to be’ business process model,in order to identify the functional requirements that could be supported by an IT solution
- Describe the considerations of introducing a new process design
- Discuss the use of implementation strategies for implementing business change.
Course delivery details
It usually takes a minimum of 18 hours to prepare for the exam.
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.
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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 Modelling Business Processes 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.