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Business Analysis Practice Course - BCS Practitioner
By Duco Digital Training
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Highlights
On-Demand course
18 hours
Intermediate level
Description
Business Analysis Course - BCS Practitioner
Award Winning, Online, Self-Study
Thinking about a career in Business Analysis?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis has been designed to provide valuable learning for those in roles such as business analyst, business architect, business systems analyst, data analyst, enterprise analyst, management consultant, process analyst, product manager, product owner, project manager, and systems analyst.
Building upon the Foundation in Business Analysis course, the Practitioner Certificate places emphasis on valuable business analysis skills and toolkit including the the strategic context for business analysis, how and when to select and apply a range of techniques and tools to analyse the current state of a business, how to establish the target state of a business, the value of ongoing stakeholder engagement and analysis and the purpose and content of the business case.
With self -study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including digital access to the BCS book in Business Analysis, 2 live video support calls with your course trainer, practice exam papers and a series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam.
If you have any questions, please contact us or message us on What'sApp.
Online, self-study, global access to study in any country
COURSE FEATURES
Study time: 18 hours
Gain Industry Skills
12 months Course Access
Includes the Cost of the BCS exam
Job and Career Support
Tutor Support
Two live video calls with the course trainer
Learn Online - Study at Home or Work
Aligned to SFIAPlus IT Industry Framework
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate
Free 1 year BCS Membership when you pass*
Includes BCS Business Analysis eBook.
*new BCS members.
This course includes 'Pass Assist', a unique package of support to equip learners with knowledge and confidence to pass your BCS exam, including:
Two live video calls with the course trainer to ask questions and understand the course.
Digital access to the BCS Business Analysis Book
Practice exam papers
A series of exam preparation videos (coming soon)
Tutor support - use the discussion forum, email or What’s App to ask questions.
What do I learn in the BCS Business Analysis Practitioner Course?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:
Course Subjects You Learn
1. Strategic Context for Business Analysis:
Explain the purpose of an organisation’s vision
Apply a suitable technique to analyse the internal environment of an organisation
Apply a suitable technique to analyse the external environment of an organisation
Prepare a SWOT analysis
Use tools to measure performance
2. Analysing and Managing Stakeholders:
Explain the activities required to engage stakeholders
Identify generic stakeholder categories using the stakeholder wheel
Use the CATWOE technique to analyse stakeholder perspectives and identify similarities and
differences
Categorise stakeholders in terms of their power and influence and level of interest.
Choose an appropriate stakeholder management strategy
3. Analysing the Current State:
Choose suitable methods to research the business situation
Identify a suitable quantitative or qualitative investigation technique
Identify advantages and disadvantages of the different investigation techniques
Use tools to represent the current business situation
4. Establishing the Target State:
Use a business activity model
Identify the 5 activities included in a BAM
Explain the need for a consensus BAM
Explain the three types of business events
Explain the use of a target operating model (TOM)
5. Designing and Defining the solution:
Identify the stages of Design Thinking
Describe the use of divergent and convergent thinking
Explain the process of gap analysis
Distinguish between areas of feasibility
6. Developing a Business Case:
Explain the rationale for the development of a business case
Identify the contents of a business case
Identify tangible and intangible costs and benefits
Identify risks and their potential impact
Explain the rationale for the financial case and the appraisal techniques
Relate the business case to the business change lifecycle
Study Easily Online with Duco Digital
• Work through online course content which is easy to follow, understand and in a logical format• Login to continue your course and monitor your progression easily• Includes two 15 minute live video calls with your instructor; a welcome call and a progress call before your exam to ask questions• Book your online exam to take at home or in an office, no need to visit a test centre• Multiple choice exam• Test paper included with practice questions• Tutor support available 9 am - 5 pm weekdays GMT• Start today!
Supporting new and the next-generation of analysts
Soni is passionate about the value and importance of business analysis in bridging the gap between business and technology and is excited to champion and support new and next-generation analysts like you.
She has over 20 years’ experience as a business analyst complimented with a MEng degree in Computer Science. In addition, she has experience of project management, enterprise architecture and agile project delivery. Her career as a senior business analyst has involved delivering large digital transformation programmes for both government and corporate organisations in a variety of sectors such as Defence, Banking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, and IT.
If you have any questions about choosing the right course for your career, please contact us.
Who is BCS?
Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
Why should I take this course?
This Practitioner professional certification in Business Analysis Practice will help develop your career as it places emphasis on valuable business analysis skills and toolkit to use in practice.
According to the 2023 Salary Guide by Robert Half, the median salary for a business analyst in the U.S. was $95,520.
However, individuals with advanced skills, such as proficiency in business intelligence software or an understanding of data analytics, could earn even more. This demonstrates the potential financial benefits of investing in business analysis training.Have a question? - contact usIf you have any questions, please contact us or message us on What'sApp.We're here to help you pass your course and grow your career; study with Duco Digital Training, the UK's leading online BCS accredited training provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course will help your career if you are:• An individual looking to up-skill• Pursuing further education in IT or computing at University level• Thinking of changing career to business analysis
• Individuals who are focused on improving processes in an organisation to scale business and efficiencies• Project Managers, Middle and Senior Managers or Directors.
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):- Business Analyst
- Business Architect
- Business Systems Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Enterprise Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Process Analyst
- Product Manager
- Product Owner
- Project Manager
- and Systems Analyst.
What are the Course Requirements?
- None - no experience or qualifications are needed, although if you have no experience in business analysis that you should read the BCS Business Analysis ebooks that we send to you and consult the reading list or consider taking the BCS Foundation course in Business Analysis first as that covers essential concepts in detail.
- We recommend beginners to consult the reading list and explore recent news and case studies using business analysis in the sector they work in.
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required.
Career Path
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected a 14% growth in management analyst positions, which includes business analysts, from 2020 to 2030.
This growth rate is much faster than the average for all occupations and underscores the increasing need for professionals with business analysis skills.Sectors using Business Analysis:• Health• Robotics• Engineering & Manufacturing• Finance• Government• Consulting • Retail• IT• Telecommunications.What happens after I enrol?
- Pay the course fee
- Click on the enrolment email to gain access, sent to you within 48 hours of your course purchase on Cademy (usually one day)
- Access BCS digital book with code on email sent to you in around 5 working days
- Book your 15 minute welcome call with your instructor
- Revise your knowledge using the online course
- Book your 15 minute progress call with your instructor before you book the exam
- Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
- Take your exam
- Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
- Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account
- Create BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks and access career tool with BCS membership.
Do you offer live training for this course?
Yes, we do offer live training with the course trainer, although please note, the cost will be higher. Contact us or message us on What'sApp and let us know your preferred training dates, we can then confirm availability with the trainer.
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