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BCS Business Analysis Foundation Training Course Virtual

Our virtual courses give you all the benefits and interactivity of classroom learning, but from the comfort of your own home.

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.

What is virtual classroom training?

ILX’s virtual instructor-led training combines the personal teaching experience of a classroom, with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. Our virtual courses are interactive and engaging, allowing participants to communicate with both the instructor and each other in a collaborative manner. Please review our FAQs for more information relating to virtual learning, including the technical specifications.

Duration

This is an intensive three-day course that prepares you for the BCS Business Analysis Foundation examination. The training is conducted via a virtual training environment. You need to ensure that you can satisfy the technical requirements that can be found on our website here.

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.

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

This course covers the following modules:

  • 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

This is an intensive three-day virtual course, which includes the following:

  • All accompanying course material (digital)
  • Business Analysis Foundation examination (must be taken online via remote proctor within 12 months of purchase)
  • Business Analysis – 4th edition book (hardcopy)

Optional extra

  • Pass Protect exam insurance - A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here

Materials

Digital ILX course materials: These will be accessible via the ILX portal. Full instructions with a link to the portal will be issued at point of purchase. The course materials will be provided in a PDF format and available for download. 

Hardcopy official manual: The hardcopy official manual will be shipped to your chosen address approximately two weeks prior to course commencement.

HOW YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM

The exam is taken online via remote proctor. Two weeks prior to course commencement ILX will arrange for an exam voucher to be issued. You then have a choice you can either:

  • Book a suitable time after your virtual classroom event has finished to undertake your exam

OR

  • We currently allocate exam time within the virtual classroom event. So that you can book directly, we will advise you of recommended exam timings as part of the candidate guidance — this is issued three weeks prior to course commencement

Note: You are responsible for booking your own exam.

Exam format

The format for this exam is as follows:

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

This course will appeal to:

  • Business Analysts
  • Business Managers
  • Business Change Managers
  • Project Managers

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