The Foundation in Business Analysis course provides an ideal introduction to business analysis and the role of the business analyst. Delegates will learn to identify and evaluate options for improving business services and processes and develop the skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes using a comprehensive range of business analysis concepts, approaches and techniques.
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The Foundation in Business Analysis course provides an ideal introduction to business analysis and the role of the business analyst. Delegates will learn to identify and evaluate options for improving business services and processes and develop the skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes using a comprehensive range of business analysis concepts, approaches and techniques.
Foundation in Business Analysis is a Foundation Certificate from the BCS Professional Certifications portfolio (formerly ISEB Certifications). It is also one of an integrated set of courses leading to the widely respected Higher Certificate - the BCS Diploma in Business
Analysis.
Foundation in Business Analysis is a KNOWLEDGE based specialist module of the BCS Business Analysis Diploma.
What's Included?
When it comes to choosing a training provider, we recognise that it is important to
know exactly what you are getting for your money.
TCC is proud to maintain some of the highest standards in the training industry.
Everything from our trainers, to the course materials and venues we use, is carefully
considered to ensure that we deliver you a great course.
Take a look at what is included:
In the classroom
Expert Business Analysis trainer
Copies of all presentation slides (exclusive to TCC)
Practical classroom group exercises
A realistic case study
BCS exam
BCS Business Analysis book
Maximum class size of 12
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the role and competencies
of a business analyst
Identify and evaluate options for improving the business
Apply investigative techniques, including interviews,
workshops, prototyping and scenarios
Categorise, analyse and manage stakeholders
Make a business case and assess feasibility
Document, manage and validate requirements
Prepare for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
Who Should Attend?
Those who are likely to become involved in business analysis at any level, including:
Business Analysts
Product Owners and business representatives
Business Managers
Developers
Project Managers, Change Managers and Team Leaders
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
Course Content
What is Business Analysis?
The business change lifecycle
Principles of business analysis and the business analyst role
The Competencies of a Business Analyst
The T-shaped professional
Areas of business analysis competency
The Strategic Context for Business Analysis
PESTLE, VMOST, CSFs, KPIs, SWOT
Strategy execution techniques
The Business Analysis Service Framework
Services in the The Business Analysis Service Framework
Investigating the Business Situation
Workshops, observation, interviews, scenarios, prototyping, user
role analysis, quantitative approaches, diagrammatic techniques
Analysing and Managing Stakeholders
Stakeholder categorisation and analysis techniques
Defining stakeholder responsibilities using RACI
Improving Business Services and Processes
Business process hierarchy and modelling
Improving business processes
Customer journey maps
Defining the Solution
Gap analysis and developing options
Design thinking
Making the Business Case
Business case lifecycle and development
Feasibility assessment and investment appraisal
Requirements
Establishing the requirements
Documenting, modelling, validating and managing requirements
Delivering the requirements
Delivering the Business Solution
The role of the business analyst in the business change lifecycle
Design, development, test and implementation
The benefits plan
Top Reasons To Choose TCC
Co-developer of the BCS Business Analysis certifications
Co-author of the official BCS book: Business Analysis
Our BCS courses are unique and use training materials exclusive to TCC
Training Business Analysts for over 30 years
High exam pass rates - over 95%
Courses delivered by experienced Business Analysts
FAQs
Will I need to do any homework during the course?
Some evening work is required.
Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?
There are no pre-requisites for the course.
Is there an examination included with this course?
Delegates sit a one-hour multiple choice examination at the end of the course. Successful candidates are awarded the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.
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