BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

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The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is a comprehensive online course designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and understanding to perform effectively as business analysts. This course covers a wide range of topics, from the origins and development of business analysis to advanced techniques for strategy analysis, stakeholder management, and business process modeling.Through Module 1, students will explore the foundations of business analysis, understanding its scope and the holistic approach required for success. Module 2 focuses on the competencies of a business analyst, including personal qualities and business knowledge.In further modules, participants will delve into strategy analysis, learn the Business Analysis Process Model, and acquire investigation techniques crucial for analyzing business needs. Stakeholder analysis, modeling business processes, and defining solutions are also key components of the course.Modules such as Making a Business and Financial Case, and Establishing the Requirements, are essential for learners to understand how to align business cases with financial realities and how to manage and document requirements effectively.By participating in the business analysis foundation course, learners will gain a solid understanding of the practices and principles of business analysis, preparing them for real-world application and contributing to their professional development. The course is ideal for individuals seeking to solidify their skills and earn a recognized certification in the field of business analysis.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the origins, development, and scope of business analysis, embracing a holistic approach to organizational problem-solving.
  • Learn the role and responsibilities of a business analyst, focusing on personal qualities, business knowledge, and professional techniques.
  • Gain insight into strategy analysis, including the formulation, external and internal analysis, SWOT, and execution of business strategies.
  • Grasp the Business Analysis Process Model to approach problem-solving and apply techniques across different stages.
  • Acquire practical investigation techniques such as interviews, observation, workshops, and prototyping for effective current situation analysis.
  • Perform stakeholder analysis and management, identifying categories, analyzing perspectives, and developing management strategies.
  • Model business processes to understand organizational context, analyze current processes, and design improved future processes.
  • Define the solution through gap analysis and an introduction to Business Architecture, employing relevant techniques.
  • Develop a comprehensive business and financial case, identifying options, assessing feasibility, and understanding investment appraisal.
  • Establish and document requirements through a framework for requirements engineering, elicitation, analysis, and validation.
  • Manage and model requirements, creating a requirements document/catalogue, and utilizing system function and data modeling techniques.
  • Deliver the requirements and the business solution, understanding the BA’s role across the business change lifecycle, including design, implementation, and realization stages.