BCS Business Analysis Practice

Thinking about a Business Analyst role or progressing into an advanced role?

This Practitioner professional certification in Business Analysis 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.

Building upon the Foundation in Business Analysis course, The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis has been designed to provide valuable learning for those in roles such as a business analyst, business architect, business systems analyst, data analyst, enterprise analyst, management consultant, process analyst, product manager, product owner, project manager, and systems analyst.

Read the course description to see the full breakdown of what you will learn.

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.

BCS Certification

Digital certificate - Included

The BCS Business Analysis Practice course is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:

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

Exam Information:

• 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.

What our students say about us:

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"This proved to be a very valuable course to me." — Janet Business Analyst

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.

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to refine your skill set or someone embarking on a new career path, the BCS Business Analysis Practice course 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 that you should purchase the BCS Business Analysis book in the reading list to accompany this course or consider taking our BCS Foundation in Business Anaysis first as that covers essential concepts in detail.
• We recommend beginners to consult the reading list and explore recent news and case studies using AI 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