Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

Overview

If you want to become a business analyst, business consultant or financial consultant the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is the perfect choice of course. The course encompasses a broad range of techniques of the business analysis process model. It provides an excellent overview that focuses on the competencies of a business analyst.

The Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis will introduce learners to the roles and responsibilities of a business analyst, an overall understanding of strategy analysis, and understanding of business systems, business process modelling and business case development.

A Business Analyst bridges the gap between the business and the customer. The Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis course explores the tools and techniques to maximise the value delivered to the customer. Acquire the fundamental knowledge of business analysis as the first step to prepare and pass the BCS Foundation Exam.

Course Curriculum

1: What Is Business Analysis

2: The Competencies Of A Business Analyst

3: Strategy Analysis

4: The Business Analysis Process Model

5: Investigation Techniques

6: Stakeholder Analysis And Management

7: Modelling Business Processes

8: Defining The Solution

9: Making A Business And Financial Case

10: Establishing The Requirements

11: Documenting And Managing Requirements

12: Modelling Requirements

13: Delivering The Requirements

14: Delivering The Business Solution

What will I learn?

• Have a clear understanding of the role of a business analyst.
• Learn about business systems and business process modelling.
• Have an overall understanding of strategy analysis.
• Learn the approach to improve business systems.
• Understand the importance of stakeholder management and how to use stakeholder analysis technique.
• Learn to make recommendations for business improvements

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this Course aimed at?

• Business Analysts
• Business Consultants
• Business Change Analysts
• Financial Consultants

Method of Assessment

At the end of the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis course you will be evaluated through an online exam. The exam is designed to measure individuals’ knowledge and proficiency in business analysis following their completion of the course.

• Duration: 1 hour
• Computer based exam
• Multiple choice
• Closed book
• Pass mark: 65%

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide the official exam with this course, you can purchase the official exam separately from us. Please contact us to order exam vouchers.

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. It will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Awarding Body

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is committed to making IT good for society. We use the power of our network to bring about positive, tangible change. We champion the global IT profession and the interests of individuals, engaged in that profession, for the benefit of all.

Whether it’s using a computer for the first time or taking the lead in an organisation’s agile transformation. With flexible learning and rigorous assessment, our qualifications show employers and customers that you’ve achieved the globally-recognised benchmark in relevant skills and competence.