Advanced Business Analysis - Including BCS Business Analysis Practice, Modelling Business Processes and Organisational Context
Course Dates, Location & Prices
| Dates | Location | Price (Including exam fee) | Places Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-16 March 2012 | Farringdon, London | Fully Booked | |
| *TBC May 2012 | Farringdon, London | £1,700 + VAT | Good Availability |
*Due to syllabus changes within the BCS scheme due to take effect April 2012 dates for the Advanced course post April 2012 are to be confirmed. The content of this course may change.
Course Details
This course is only available to those people who have either:
- attended our 5 day Fundamentals of Business Analysis Training Course
- or already hold the BCS certificate in Requirements Engineering
The Advanced Business Analysis course in an intensive course which covers the remaining parts of the syllabus for the BCS certificates in Business Analysis Practice (formally Buisness Analysis Essentials), Modelling Business Processes and Organisational Context. Exams for these three certificates are taken during the course
Advanced Business Analysis - Intended Audience
This course is aimed at Business Analysts who want to take the remaining written certificates necessary to qualify for the Diploma in Business Analysis in the shortest time possible.
Delegates who have not attended Business Analyst Solutions' 'Fundamentals of Business Analysis' course should ensure they are comfortable with basic process modelling techniques including swim-lanes before attending this course.
Part of the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis
The modules of Business Analysis Practice, Modelling Business Processes and Organisational Context included in this course are the remaining modules necessary for those wanting to obtain the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis. Candidates must also take a 1 hour oral exam directly with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, following successful completion of the 4 modular certificates.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the Business Analyst will be able to:
Modelling Business Processes
- Identify and model core business processes at an organisational level
- Identify the events that trigger the business processes
- Identify the outcomes from the business processes
- Model the actors, tasks and work flows that comprise a business process
- Analyse the tasks within a business process
- Analyse the performance issues of individual tasks
- Identify the performance measures applied within a business process
- Identify managerial issues related to business processes
- Evaluate and improve business processes
Business Analysis Practice (Formally Buisness Analysis Essentials)
- Describe how a business strategy is developed.
- Use strategic analysis techniques.
- Describe the need for project discipline.
- Explain techniques to investigate an organisation's business systems.
- Describe an approach to improving business systems.
- Explain the importance of stakeholder management and use a stakeholder analysis technique.
- Use techniques for the analysis and modelling of business systems.
- Describe how recommendations for business improvement may be identified.
- Describe the contents of a rigorous business case for the development and implementation of business changes.
- Use investment appraisal techniques.
- Explain the derivation of IT requirements from the definitions of business improvements.
- Explain the importance of assuring the business case once the changes have been implemented.
Organisational Context
- Describe the range and type of business organisations in the UK
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a range of management structures operated within organisations
- Describe the work carried out by key functions found within organisations
- Explain legislative issues affecting information systems
- Describe the range of activities carried out by financial and management accountants
- Interpret the contents of the balance sheet and profit and loss account
- Use investment appraisal, costing and cash flow forecasting techniques
For a printable version of the full course overview please click here
Course Structure
- Module 1 - Modelling Business Processes
- Module 2 - Business Analysis Practice
- Module 3 - Organisational Context
For a printable version of the full course overview please click here
Case Study
A team based case study is used throughout.
Recommended Reading
There is a recommended reading list that should be completed prior to attending this course. This is available below:
Reading List - Advanced Business Analysis
Course Information
The duration of this course is five days. Courses run from approximately 9.15 - 5.30 on the first day and 9.00 until 5.30 on subsequent days. During the course delegates take 3 BCS exams, the exam fees are included in the costs shown above.
The format for each of the examinations is a one hour written (open book) examination based on a business scenario with 15 minutes reading time.
The course is non-residential, however we can provide a list of recommended hotels close to the venue for those wanting to arrange accommodation. Tea, coffee and cold drinks are available during the course, however delegates should make their own lunch arrangements.
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