The BCS course is a recognised qualification that enhances your credibility in the field of business analysis. It will teach you how to identify business challenges, evaluate improvement strategies, and align solutions with business objectives, equipping you to deliver meaningful organisational change.
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Business Analysis Practice
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Course overview
Drive organisational success with BCS Business Analysis Practice
Gain a comprehensive understanding of business analysis principles and how you can apply them in real-world scenarios. This qualification will not only strengthen your analytical skills but also enhance your awareness of business dynamics, deepen your understanding of stakeholder perspectives, and improve your ability to develop effective business solutions.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:
- The role of a Business Analyst
- The skills required to support business change
- The processes and techniques of strategic analysis
- How to investigate business systems to uncover problems and issues
- The importance of stakeholder management
- Conceptual modelling through the use of business activity models
- How to identify, and make recommendations for, business improvements
- The role of a business case within the change lifecycle
What you'll learn
This course utilises group discussions and practical training to teach you how to support business change. Discover how to apply business analysis techniques within a defined framework. Explore a range of strategic analysis and performance management techniques to help investigate, improve and develop effective business solutions.
Analysing and modelling business activities
A key focus of the course is analysing and modelling business activities to identify opportunities for improvement. You will learn how to examine current business processes, access their efficiency, and model alternative workflows. These skills enable you to clarify the impact of changes on operations, provide insights into resource needs, and make informed recommendations that drive process improvement and efficiency.
Stakeholder analysis and management
Learn essential techniques for identifying, understanding, and managing stakeholders effectively. Stakeholder analysis is crucial to ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered in any project, allowing you to anticipate and address potential concerns early. You’ll gain skills to assess stakeholder influence, communicate requirements, and manage expectations, ensuring that business objectives align with stakeholder needs.
Building the business case
The ability to build a strong business case is vital for securing approval and resources for new projects. In this course, you’ll develop the skills to structure and present compelling business cases, that provide a clear analysis of costs, benefits and risks. Plus, learn how to communicate the value of proposed changes, balancing strategic goals with practical considerations to gain buy-in and support for successful implementation.
What's included
- Accredited BCS Business Analysis Practice training
- BCS Business Analysis Practice exam
- Business Analysis official manual
- Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout
FAQs
The BCS Business Analysis Practice course covers practical techniques to assess business challenges, understand requirements, and recommend solutions that drive performance improvements.
Who is the BCS Business Analysis Practice course designed for?
This course is ideal for aspiring and practising Business Analysts, Project Managers, and professionals involved in organisational change or strategic planning.
How long does the course take to complete?
Our classroom and live virtual classroom study options for this course are both three days long. You will take your exam on the last day of the course.
How will the BCS Business Analysis Practice course benefit my career?
This certification can enhance your credibility as a Business Analyst, deepen your analytical skills, and offer greater opportunities to advance your career in roles that require advanced expertise in this area.
How can I book this course for my team?
If you’re interested in booking this course for multiple members of your team, please get in touch to request a quote or discuss the training options available. Find out more about our Business Solutions.
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