BCS Practitioner Requirements Engineering

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering is for candidates who want to develop or further their skills in the understanding and application of elicitation, analysis and management of requirements.

As the traditional Business Analyst role develops and grows into other areas, the need for Requirements Engineering skills has opened up into the wider business and is now necessary in a variety of roles and teams. The learning in this certificate is shaped to place emphasis on valuable business analysis skills rather than the Business Analyst role. Focusing on these skills should ensure alignment with business objectives and a fit-for-purpose solution.

This qualification 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. This certificate provides value for candidates in entry-level, associate and management-level roles.

Upon achievement of the certificate, candidates will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure requirements align with business objectives.
• Elicit different types of requirements and the associated documentation
• Analyse and validate requirements
• Ensure and manage requirement quality and change.

Why Choose Duco Digital Training?

With self-study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including:

• Digital access to the BCS books in Business Analysis
• 2 live video support calls with your course trainer
• Practice exam papers
• Series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam
• 5-star rating
• 95% pass rate.

A live training option is available, please contact us.

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:

1. Define Requirements Approach and Project Scope:

• Define the term “Requirements”
• Describe the Requirements Engineering Framework
• Explain factors to be considered in adapting the approach to requirements engineering
• Describe the contents of a project initiation document (PID)/terms of reference (ToR)

2. Elicit Requirements:

• Explain different knowledge types
• Identify a technique to articulate tacit knowledge
• Explain the use, advantages and disadvantages of the following elicitation techniques
• Identify an appropriate technique to elicit requirements
• Explain the suitability of elicitation techniques for Agile and linear development approaches

3. Record Requirements (Documentation):

• Identify and describe the categories of requirement
• Explain the importance of documentation
• Identify the key documentation styles
• Explain the characteristics documented for requirements in a requirements catalogue
• Explain the key underlying principles and standard format of a user story

4. Build Models and Prototypes to Represent the Requirements:

• Explain the rationale for modelling the functional requirements (processing and data) of an
  information system
• Describe the purpose of modelling in requirements engineering
• Prepare a UML use case diagram
• Prepare a UML Class diagram
• Explain the use of a CRUD matrix
• Explain the use of prototyping to elaborate requirements

5. Collaborate and Communicate with Stakeholders to Clarify Requirements:

• Describe the responsibilities of the actors (stakeholder roles) in Requirements Engineering
• Describe the purpose of requirements validation
• Describe the rationale for various approaches to requirements validation
• Demonstrate how Agile requirements are validated
• Demonstrate how formal requirements are validated

6. Analyse, Prioritise and Assure the Quality of Requirements:

• Explain the purpose of analysing requirements
• Apply the MoSCoW technique to prioritise requirements
• Interpret individual requirements; applying filters and quality criteria
• Identify the purposes of Slicing Requirements (Agile/ Linear)
• Identify techniques used to analyse Business Rules
• Explain the importance of testability

7. Conduct User analysis and Profiling:

• Describe techniques used to analyse roles
• Explain the purpose of a Customer Journey Map

8. Requirements Management and Traceability:

• Explain the rationale and the approach to achieving requirements traceability
• Explain the rationale for requirements management
• Define the elements of requirements management and the links between them
• Explain the use of a change control process
• Describe the elements of a version control process
• Explain the use and advantages of different forms of traceability

Exam Information of BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering:

• It is a multiple-choice exam
• Pass mark is 26/40 points or 65%
• Duration of the exam is 60 minutes
• The exam will be supervised virtually.

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.

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Meet Our Instructor

Soni is a BCS Accredited Business Analysis trainer with over 20 years’ experience working 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. She is passionate about the value & importance of business analysis in bridging the gap between Business & technology.

Who is this course for?

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to refine your skill set or someone embarking on a new career path, the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering is designed for you. It's perfect for:

1. Aspiring Business Analysts: Individuals eager to break into the dynamic world of business analysis and carve out a rewarding career.
2. IT and Computing Students: University students seeking to supplement their academic knowledge with practical, industry-relevant skills.
3. Career Changers: Those considering a transition into business analysis from diverse backgrounds, eager to leverage their existing expertise in new ways.
4. Process Improvement Enthusiasts: Professionals focused on streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies within organizations.
5. Project Managers and Executives: Mid-level managers, senior leaders, and directors aiming to bolster their analytical prowess and drive strategic decision-making.

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.

• None—no experience or qualifications are needed, although if you have no experience in business analysis, you should read the BCS Business Analysis ebooks that we send you and consult the reading list or consider taking the BCS Business Analysis Foundation course first as that covers essential concepts in detail.
• We recommend beginners to consult the reading list and explore recent news and case studies using modelling business processes in the sector they work in.
• An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required.

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.

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