BCS Foundation in Business Analysis – Virtual Class

Overview

These interactive sessions allow you to complete your course, without having to travel to attend classroom sessions.

You'll have full access to digital learning resources throughout the course, and will also receive one year's access to our online community where you can share your experiences with others and ask our subject-matter experts any questions you may have following the course.

Instructional methodology

A blend of individually-paced study materials and learning assignments for preparation and reinforcement and live facilitated, interactive sessions in the virtual classroom.

Prerequisites

• None other than a general understanding of the business or IT environment.
• Each module serves as the prerequisite for the next and all are designed to be completed in order, with the same group of participants.
• All modules include pre-course work consisting of self-study reading and assignments, and an interactive, live, virtual classroom session, i.e. webinar.

Photographic identification for exams and BCS reasonable adjustments policy

• If you are taking a BCS exam you must bring photographic identification (passport, driving license or student card) as it is a BCS requirement to produce it for the invigilator prior to the exam. Failure to produce a valid form of photographic identification will result in a candidate not being able to sit the exam.
• The BCS also allow additional time for candidates who have a disability or whose business language is not English. Candidates can request this additonal time in line with the BCS reasonable adjustments policy. If you believe you qualify please contact our examination administration team as early as possible (number below) who will provide you with the appropriate form for submission to the BCS.

For any questions about what form of identification is acceptable, or for more information about the BCS reasonable adjustments policy, please contact your Account Manager or the QA Examination Administration team on 44 (0)1793 696273

Delegates will learn how to

• Reach a clear understanding of the fundamentals of Business Analysis
• Appreciate the benefits of using a structured approach to Business Analysis
• Be introduced to the practical application of Business Analysis through the use of techniques in typical project situations
• Prepare for the Foundation examination

Course Outline.

Module 1: Overview of Business Analysis

This module will provide the introduction to the course, instructor and participants. It will focus on providing participants an overview of the principles and themes of Business Analysis and introduce them to the Business Analysis Process Model.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the value of Business Analysis to business success
• Be aware of the origins of Business Analysis, the scope of Business Analysis work, and the role and responsibilities of a Business Analyst
• Describe the Business Analysis Process Model

Module 2: Strategy Analysis and Investigation Techniques

This module will introduce the context of strategy development and show how business analysis work aligns with business strategy and objectives.

Learning objectives:

• Know how strategy can be developed
• Identify the use of multiple environment analysis techniques
• Know the issues to be considered when implementing strategy
• Describe the techniques used to investigate the situation
• Describe ways to document the business situation

Module 3: Stakeholder Analysis and Modelling Business Systems

This module will review how to approach stakeholder analysis and management and the different perspectives of business systems modelling.

Learning objectives:

• Identify and analyse stakeholders, relative to their power and interest in a business change project
• Know the types of stakeholder management strategies
• Understand how different perspectives impact the modelling of business systems
• Be able to produce a model of the business system

Module 4: Modelling Business Processes and Making the Case

This module will introduce the organisational view of the business process and ways to develop a business process model in organisations. It will also cover how to make a business and financial case for a project.

Learning objectives:

• Understand how the business process view differs from the functional orientation in organisations
• Know the components of a value chain
• Analyse a business process model
• Understand how the business case helps to assess project feasibility
• Know the structure of a business case

Module 5: Managing Requirements

This module will introduce the process for gathering requirements and how to use system data and functions to model requirements.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the importance of correctly eliciting business and user requirements
• Know the process to elicit, analyse, validate and document requirements
• Understand the elements of requirements management

Module 6: Implementing Change and Preparing for Your Exam

This module will review the kinds of delivery approaches that are used. It will also present key considerations when implementing business change. Lastly, it will provide a final opportunity to prepare to take the exam.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the differences between delivery approaches
• Understand how people respond to change and how to create an environment for change