BCS Business Analysis Practice (ISEB)
Course Dates, Location & Prices
| Dates | Location | Price (Including exam fee) | Places Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-14 September 2012 | Farringdon, London | £895 + VAT | Good Availability |
| Later dates TBC | Farringdon, London | £895 + VAT | Good Availability |
Previous attendees of our 5 day Fundamentals of Business Analysis course can alternatively choose to take a more intensive two day version of this course, additional dates for this are below:
| Dates | Location | Price (Including exam fee) | Places Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-29 May 2012 | Farringdon, London | £895 + VAT | Fully Booked |
| 2-3 July 2012 | Farringdon, London | £895 + VAT | Fully Booked |
| 8-9 October 2012 | Farringdon, London | £895 + VAT | Good Availability |
| 19-20 November 2012 | Farringdon, London | £895 + VAT | Good Availability |
Discounts are available on this course when it is taken as part of our BCS Diploma Package.
The BCS certificate in Business Analysis Practice is also available as part of our Advanced Business Analysis training course.
Introduction
This three day course covers the syllabus and exam for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice, one of the core modules required for the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis. Previous attendees of our Fundamentals of Business Analysis course can alternatively choose to take a more intensive two day version of this cours.,
Prior to February 2012 this module was named Business Analysis Essentials.
(Important note – The focus of this course is on 'strategic analysis' techniques rather than project based business analysis. This course is not suitable as a 'starter' Business Analysis training course and is therefore not recommended as an introduction for inexperienced Business Analysts. If you are new to business analysis and would like an introductory course please see our Fundamentals of Business Analysis training page).
Business Analysis Practice - Course Overview
This certificate is concerned with some of the strategic aspects of business analysis. Its focus is on using a holistic approach to the investigation and improvement of business situations with a view to developing effective, feasible business solutions.
Business Analysis Practice investigates the Business System. This is high level processes of, people within and context of, an organisation.
There are two key elements to the syllabus,
- the development of a business strategy and
- the exploration of a business issue, whether a problem or opportunity.
For the first element, candidates are required to understand a range of strategic analysis and performance management techniques. For the second element, they are required to be able to apply business analysis techniques within a defined framework.
Business Analysis Practice Course Objectives
Holders of the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice should be able to:
- 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
- Identify costs, benefits, impacts and risks for an option in a business case
Business Analysis Practice - Intended Audience
This course is aimed at individuals who would like to achieve the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice, one of the core modules required for the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
It is particularly useful for Business Analysts that may be working in a strategic role, sometimes referred to as 'Business Architecture' because of its focus on the entire business system.
Business Analysis Practice - Approach
The course is highly interactive and delegates are encouraged to learn through group exercises including a case study as well as exam-based exercises.
The BCS exam in Business Analysis Practice is taken on the last afternoon of the course.
As this is an exam-based course, attendees will be asked to complete around 1 hour of homework each evening. This is optional and is intended only to increase the chances of passing the exam.
Course Structure
A downloadable overview for this course is available below. This includes details of the BCS syllabus for Business Analysis Practice which this course follows.
Overview - BCS Business Analysis Practice
Business Analysis Practice - Course Details
This duration of this course is 2 or 3 days, the intensity is medium-high. Courses run from 9.00 am until 5.30 pm.
BA Solutions limit this course to a maximum of 9 delegates to ensure maximum value is delivered to attendees.
It is strongly recommended that pre-reading is completed prior to attending this course. Pre-reading is based on the BCS publication 'Business Analysis – Second Edition'.
Reading List - Business Analysis Practice
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.
Business Analysis Practice - Examination Details
The BCS exam in Business Analysis Practice is taken on the afternoon of the last day of this course. The format for the examination is a one hour written open book examination based on a business scenario with 15 minutes reading time.
Candidates must achieve 50% to be awarded a pass grade.
Candidates who are awarded a pass for the examination are awarded the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice.
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