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The BCS has over 60,000 members in 150 countries.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis training course is designed for individuals looking to take their first step in understanding fundamental business analysis concepts, techniques, and business processes and how to use them to drive meaningful business change. The BCS business analysis foundation is an excellent first step for anyone looking to start a new business analyst career path.
This BCS business analysis foundation certification is relevant for professionals working in a range of roles, including business analysts, business managers and members of their teams, business change managers, project managers, and process improvement specialists. The demand for Business Analysts continues to grow, according to research by NHS Digital, the healthcare sector has seen a 20% increase in demand for business analysts. In this sector and many others, organisations are adopting digital technologies to improve business processes, to which business analysis is instrumental.
The foundation certificate demonstrates a strong understanding of the business analysis toolkit, and is also a prerequisite for several other practitioner level certifications, including the diploma in business analysis. The internationally recognised BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis training course or official exam have no formal prerequisites.
On completion of the BCS business analysis foundation certificate official exam, enjoy the reward of becoming a recognised Associate Member (AMBCS) with other professional business analysts. Members also receive access to online resources, and networking opportunities. Once you’ve completed your Foundation Certificate, you could consider taking on the more rigorous BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Certified skills provide more opportunity.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is a great way to invest in your professional business analyst development, helping you to stand out from the competition and make your mark in the business world. This foundation certificate in business analysis will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to better understand how business processes work and how to identify areas of improvement.
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BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
What skills you'll gain from the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis course.
- The business analysis role in creating successful business strategies and solutions.
- How to assess a project’s viability; identifying risks and opportunities.
- How to develop clear requirements through stakeholder analysis.
- Techniques for gathering pertinent data from interviews, workshops and other sources.
- How to use the prototyping process for validating assumptions about customer needs.
- Utilising scenarios for examining alternative options within projects.
- Building an appropriate business case justification based on research results.
- Documenting technical design specifications suitable for implementation teams.
- Testing new systems or services to ensure they are meeting user requirements and business objectives specified by stakeholders.
Our BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis training course offers an in-depth, comprehensive program to provide business analyst students with the essential skills and knowledge required for success on their online exam.
Over 170,000 business analysts roles predicted to be created by 2025!
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Further information about your course
- What is Business Analysis
- The Competencies of a Business Analyst
- The Strategic Context for Business Analysis
- The Business Analysis Service Framework
- Investigating the Business Situation
- Analysing and Managing Stakeholders
- Improving Business Services and Processes
- Defining the Solution
- Making the Business Case
- Establishing the Requirements
- Documents and Modelling Requirements
- Validating and Managing Requirements
- Delivering the Requirements
- Delivering the Business Solution
- One hour ‘closed book’ with 40 multiple choice exam format questions
- Business analysis exam pass mark is 65% (26/40)
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Is the BCS foundation exam hard?
No, the accredited BCS foundation online course will prepare you for the official exam.
Can anyone study the BCS foundation certificate in business analysis course?
Yes, this online course requires no previous experience, and is a perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn about business analysis.
Does the business analyst foundation course include practice exams?
Yes, we provide practice questions to prepare you for the official exam.
Do I get post nominals after completing the exam?
Yes, completing one of the BCS exams will provide you with the ability to apply for associate member status, allowing you to use the AMBCS post nominals. You can add these wherever you need, including LinkedIn or your CV.
What format is the BCS foundation certificate exam?
The official exam is closed book, and includes 40 multiple choice questions. You will need 65% to pass the exam, 26 correct questions from 40.
How long is the BCS business analysis foundation course?
This depends on how quick you learn and any previous experience, however, the BCS website does mention a minimum of 27 hours to prepare.
Is the BCS foundation in business analysis course accredited?
Yes, our online course has been reviewed and approved by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
How much does the business analysis foundation certificate exam cost?
Listed on the BCS website, the Pearson VUE UK exam price is £192 including VAT. Please check the official website for the latest prices.
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