The BCS Business Analysis Foundation course will help you gain the fundamental skills and certification to become a successful Business Analyst. Understand how business analysis can support change and improve business processes.
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Business Analysis Foundation
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Achieve business goals with BCS Business Analysis Foundation
Ideal for those looking to gain a structured understanding of how to support business improvement, identify requirements, and engage effectively with stakeholders, this BCS accredited course will guide you through your transition into the role of Business Analyst.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you should know and understand:
- The definition of business analysis
- The role and competencies of a Business Analyst
- The business analysis service framework
- Documenting, modelling, validating and managing requirements
- How to analyse and manage stakeholders
- How to improve business services and processes
- How to make a business case
- How to deliver the requirements and business solution
What you'll learn
The course covers the key techniques and approaches needed for effective business decision-making. You will build essential skills in requirements analysis, process modelling, and problem-solving, all of which are crucial for contributing to business success.
The competencies of a Business Analyst
Gain a clear understanding of the core competencies required to succeed as a business analyst. These include analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, all of which are essential for gathering and assessing business requirements. You’ll also develop techniques for stakeholder engagement, allowing you to work collaboratively across departments, manage expectations, and ensure that business objectives are clearly defined and understood.
The business analysis process model
A key focus of the course is the business analysis process model, which serves as a structured guide for delivering successful projects. You’ll learn each stage of the process, from strategic analysis to investigating business needs, defining requirements, and evaluating solutions. This model provides you with a systematic approach to follow, helping you to analyse problems accurately, propose viable solutions, and work efficiently within project timelines.
Delivering the business solution
Learn the essentials for delivering a business solution, from ideation to implementation. You’ll explore how to translate business requirements into actionable solutions, manage change effectively, and measure the success of your initiatives. By understanding how to align solutions with business objectives and user needs, you’ll be well prepared to ensure that outcomes are both practical and viable for the organisation.
What's included
- Accredited BCS Business Analysis Foundation training
- Business Analysis Foundation exam
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout
Key facts
Certification
BCS Business Analysis Foundation
Who it’s for
Business Analysts, Business Managers, Business Change Managers, and Project Managers
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for taking this course
Exam information
60 minutes duration, multiple choice, closed book, 65% pass mark
Optional extras
Business Analysis book (4th Edition), Pass Protect
Pre-course
There is no pre-course work for this training course
FAQs
Business Analysis Foundation is designed to provide you with the fundamental skills needed for business analysis roles and support your career development in this field.
What is the BCS Business Analysis Foundation course?
The BCS Business Analysis Foundation course is an entry-level certification designed to introduce individuals to the fundamental concepts and practices of business analysis. This course provides a structured overview of the role of a Business Analyst and the essential tools and techniques used to analyse, model, and improve business processes.
Is the BCS Business Analysis Foundation exam difficult?
Like all exams, you must ensure you are adequately prepared and committed to completing your learning, in order to pass your exam on the first attempt. Our accredited courses cover all the information needed to achieve certification, and we have helped many people pass their Business Analysis Foundation exam.
The recommended study time to pass the exam is 30 hours, and this includes the required reading of the Business Analysis 4th Edition book and 11 hours of independent study, in addition to an accredited training course.
What is required to achieve the BCS Business Analysis Foundation certification?
The BCS recommends approximately 30 hours of preparation time, including 11 hours of independent study, to successfully pass your exam first time. This study time also includes the required reading of the Business Analysis 4th Edition book which is available to purchase as a product option.
To achieve your certification, you must correctly answer 26 out of the 40 questions on the exam (65%). Once you pass your exam you will receive your certificate via email or hard copy.
What are the benefits to achieving a Business Analysis Foundation certification?
Achieving this BCS certification boosts your career prospects by equipping you with core business analysis skills that are highly valued by employers. This recognised qualification strengthens your understanding of key techniques and enables you to effectively support organisational change and improvement.
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