BCS Business Analysis Foundation Training Course Classroom

The ILX classroom approach to Business Analysis Foundation training utilises group discussions, combined with practical training to help build knowledge of Business Analysis.

Course overview

About the course

This course prepares you for the BCS Foundation certificate in Business Analysis examination which is one of four modules required to gain the International Diploma in Business Analysis. The Foundation qualification is aimed at those who want to understand business analysis, support change and improve business processes.

Duration

This is a three day classroom course with an exam on day three.

The BCS expects that the examination will take approximately 30 hours to prepare for which also includes 11 hours of independent study. This study includes the required reading of the Business Analysis, 4th Edition book which is included in your purchase.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course you should have a comprehensive understanding of business analysis, including:

The role and competencies of a Business Analyst
Investigation techniques, including interviews, observations, workshops and prototyping
How to categorise, analyse and manage stakeholders
How to model business processes
Making a business and financial case and assessing feasibility
How to establish, document and model requirements

What's covered?

What is business analysis?
Competencies of a business analyst
Strategy analysis
Business analysis process model
Investigation techniques
Stakeholder analysis and management
Modelling business processes
Defining the solution
Making a business and financial case
Establishing the requirements
Documenting and managing requirements
Modelling requirements
Delivering the requirements
Delivering the business solution

What's included?

All accompanying course material
Business Analysis Foundation exam
Business Analysis – 4th edition book

Optional extra

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Exam information

60-minute duration
Multiple-choice examination
Closed book
Pass mark is 26/40 (65%)

Target audience

Business Analysts
Business Managers
Business Change Managers
Project Managers

Pre-requisites

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course or taking the exam.

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