BCS Business Analysis Practice Training Course + Certification
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Course Information
This hands-on, interactive course will develop the practical skills you need to become an effective business analyst and equip you with a BCS (formerly ISEB) accreditation that is highly regarded by prestigious employers.
This course includes the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice.
The following topics will be covered:
Business analysis rationale:
- What is a business system.
- The place of business analysis.
- Business analysis versus systems analysis.
- Approaches to business analysis.
Strategic analysis in context:
- Understanding the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses.
- External analysis – PESTLE.
- Internal analysis – Resource Audit.
A project approach to business analysis:
- Business analysis studies as projects.
- Terms of reference and project initiation.
- Assuring business benefit.
Understanding the situation/issues:
- Types of business ‘problem’.
- Rich pictures.
- Defining the problem.
- Review of investigation techniques.
Business perspectives:
- Business perspective – introduction.
- Defining the perspective – CATWOE.
Analysing and modelling the business activities:
- Modelling business activities.
- Five types of business activity.
- Modelling multiple perspectives.
- Decomposing activities.
- Validating the business activity model.
- End-to-end process maps.
Creative problem solving:
- Barriers to creativity.
- Brainstorming.
- Stimulating creative thinking.
Identifying potential solutions:
- Exploring the gap between the current and desired situation.
- Areas for business improvement (structure, processes, people)
- Holistic approach to business solutions.
- Discussion of business change programmes.
Making the business case:
- Contents of a business case.
- Options.
- Costs and benefits.
- Impacts and risks.
- Payback and discounted cash flow.
- Presenting the business case.
Course summary and review:
- Review of concepts and approaches covered.
Presented in association with metadata training.
Exam
The BCS Business Analysis Practice one hour ‘closed book’ multiple-choice exam. The pass mark is 25/40
This course includes:
- Training from an accredited BCS trainer
- Business Analysis Practice course materials
- Exam and Certification fee
- Refreshments
Course Key Points
Duration: 3 days
Accredited: Yes
Exam(s): Included
Practice Exam(s): Included
Type: Available as Classroom, Virtual Live and In-house
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