BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis (ISEB)
Course Dates, Location & Prices
| Dates | Location | Price (Including exam fee) | Places Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-35 July 2012 | Farringdon, London | £945 + VAT | Good Availability |
| 24-26 October 2012 | Farringdon, London | £945 + VAT | Good Availability |
Candidates who have already completed Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis Practice and Modelling Business Processes with Business Analyst Solutions and who want to obtain the FCBA qualification can alternatively choose to take a one day top-up course including exam. Additional dates for this are below:
| Dates | Location | Price (Including exam fee) | Places Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2012 | Farringdon, London | £395 + VAT | Good Availability |
| 6 July 2012 | Farringdon, London | £395 + VAT | Good Availability |
| 12 October 2012 | Farringdon, London | £395 + VAT | Good Availability |
| 23 November 2012 | Farringdon, London | £395 + VAT | Good Availability |
Discounts are available on this course when it is taken as part of our BCS Diploma Package.
Course Details
This 3 day course covers the syllabus and exam for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis. This certificate provides a very broad coverage of many aspects of Business Analysis for those seeking a high-level understanding of the Business Analyst role. Candidates who have already completed Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis Practice and Modelling Business Processes with Business Analyst Solutions and who want to obtain the FCBA qualification as quickly as possible can alternatively choose to take a one day top-up course including exam.
It is available as a public scheduled course or an on-site course.
Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis - Intended Audience
The certificate is relevant to those individuals, maybe in different disciplines such as project management or systems development, requiring a high level understanding of the role of the Business Analyst. It can also be useful for Business Managers and their staff who want to gain an understanding of Business Analysis.
It is also suitable for practising Business Analysts whose main aim is to acquire the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis, one of the modules that can be used towards the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis
This course is not recommended as the first step for competency based training. For existing or aspiring Business Analysts who wish to gain practical skills in completing Business Analysis we recommend the Fundamentals of Business Analysis training course.
Part of the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis
The Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is one of the knowledge-based specialism modules for those wanting to achieve their BCS Diploma in Business Analysis. To obtain the full Diploma candidates must also obtain compulsory modules of Requirements Engineering and Business Analysis Practice (formally Essentials), and a Practitioner specialism module of Modelling Business Processes or Systems Development Essentials. Candidates must also take a one hour oral exam directly with the BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT following successful completion of the four modular certificates
Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis Course Objectives
Delegates will acquire knowledge of:
- the role and competencies of a business analyst
- strategy analysis
- business system and business process modelling
- stakeholder analysis
- investigation and modelling techniques
- requirements engineering
- business case development
- management of business change
Course Structure
- Module 1 - What is Business Analysis (2.5%)
- Module 2 - The Competencies of a Business Analyst (2.5%)
- Module 3 - Strategy Analysis (7.5%)
- Module 4 - The Business Analysis Process Model (5%)
- Module 5 - Investigation techniques (15%)
- Module 6 - Stakeholder Analysis and Management (5%)
- Module 7 - Modelling Business Systems (10%)
- Module 8 - Modelling Business Processes (10%)
- Module 9 - Gathering the Requirements (7.5%)
- Module 10 - Documenting and Managing Requirements (5%)
- Module 11 - Modelling Requirements (10%)
- Module 12 - Delivering the Requirements (5%)
- Module 13 - Making a Business and Financial Case (10%)
- Module 14 - Implementing business change (5%)
At the end of the third day candidates will take the exam for the BCS Foundation Centificate in Business Analysis.
For a printable version of the full course overview please click here.
To view the full syllabus for this qualification please click here.
Recommended Reading
The syllabus for this course and exam is based on the BCS publication Business Analysis, 2nd edition. It is a prerequisite of attendance that you purchase and read this book before attending the course. The headings listed in the syllabus relate to the relevant chapter headings, section headings and text included in this publication. The book can be purchased directly from BCS or Amazon.
Business Analysis - Second Edition (Cadle, Eva, Hindle, Paul, Rollaston, Tudor and Yeates)
Published by: The British Computer Society
ISBN 1906124612
Price: £29.95 from BCS / Amazon
Course Information
The duration of this course is three days. Courses run daily from 9.00 am until 5.30 pm. During the last 1 hour of the course candidates sit their BCS exam, the exam fee is included in the costs shown above. The format for the examination is a one hour multiple-choice examination consisting of 40 questions. The examination is closed book (no materials can be taken into the examination room). Candidates need to achieve a minimum of 26 marks out of 40 to pass the examination.
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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