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BCS Foundation in Business Analysis

BCS Accredited Training Provider
Duration
3 Days
Weekdays
Delivery Method
Classroom / Online
Max. 12 Delegates
Exam
Yes
Included
Price (inc. Exam)
£995.00 + VAT
(£874 as a package)
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Course Overview

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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  • London: etc.venues Fenchurch St

    8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4PB.

    This location is within a 10 minute walk of London Liverpool Street Station providing fantastic links to London's transport network.

    With free WiFi, lunches, teas, coffees and refreshments this location provides a comfortable environment for delegates to enjoy their course.

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    120 Moorgate, Moorgate, EC2M 6UR.

    Fantastic location in the City of London's Square Mile right next to Moorgate Tube Station. Vibrant, buzzy cafe and networking area with signature etc.venues coffee stations.

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    45 Moorfields, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AE.

    Fantastic location right next to Moorgate Tube Station. Striking design, loads of daylight and great views across the City. Vibrant, buzzy cafe and networking area with signature etc.venues coffee stations.

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  • London: etc.venues Bonhill House

    1-3 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX.

    A converted warehouse with its own contemporary art collection - providing a stimulating environment. Great location close to Silicon Roundabout and Tech City, and a short walk from the City of London.

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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

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BCS Foundation in Business Analysis

Course Overview

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:
  • Understand what business analysis is and the competencies of a Business Analyst
  • Appreciate the strategic context for business analysis
  • Recognise the business analysis service framework
  • Investigate the business situation, analyse and manage stakeholders and improve business services and processes
  • Understand the making of a business case
  • Know the concepts of the definition, documentation, modelling, validation and management of requirements, to deliver a solution
  • Prepare for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis exam

Who Should Attend?

Those who are likely to become involved in business analysis or systems development at any level, including:
  • Business Analysts and Business Systems Analysts
  • Business Managers
  • Developers and delivery project roles
  • Project Managers and Team Leaders
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
  • Product Owners

Course Content

What is a Business Analyst
  • The business change lifecycle
  • The six Principles of Business Analysis
Competencies of a Business Analyst
  • The T-shaped professional
  • The three areas of business analysis competency
Strategic Context for Business Analysis
  • Business analysis and strategic context
  • Techniques: PESTLE, VMOST, CSFs, KPIs, SWOT analysis, the POPIT model, the business model canvas
The Business Analysis Service Framework (BASF)
  • The contents of the BASF, including stakeholder engagement
Investigating the Business Situation
  • Techniques: workshops, observation, interviews, scenarios, prototyping, user role analysis, rich pictures and mind maps
Analysing and Managing Stakeholders
  • Techniques: the stakeholder wheel, Power / Interest Grid and RACI
Improving Business Services and Processes
  • The business process hierarchy
  • SIPOC, Value Chain Analysis, Value Propositions
  • Event-response level and Actor-task level diagrams
  • Process modelling and improving business processes
  • Customer journey maps
Defining the Solution
  • Gap Analysis and the POPIT model
  • Developing options
  • Design Thinking and convergent thinking
Making the Business Case
  • Lifecycle for business case development
  • Feasibility assessment
  • Structure and content of a business case
  • CARDI log, Payback, DCF, NPV, IRR
Establishing Requirements
  • The Framework for Requirements Engineering
  • Tacit Knowledge; requirements filters and business rules
Documenting and Modelling Requirements
  • Documentation styles, Requirements catalogue
  • The Product Backlog and user stories
  • Use Cases, Class models
Validating and Managing Requirements
  • Formal validation process
  • Traceability and change control
Delivering Requirements
  • Delivery lifecycles: Waterfall, V model, Agile
Delivering the Business Solution
  • Role of the BA in the Business Change lifecycle
  • Human responses to change and the SARAH model
  • Business readiness assessment and benefits review

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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