BCS - Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis course, you will take your first step on your business analysis career path by attaining a certification that employers around the world respect and value.

At the end of this course you will understand how to identify and evaluate options for improving your business; Develop skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within your organisation; Attain one of the four modules you need to gain the International Diploma in Business Analysis, which follows entry onto the professional registration for IT technicians (RITTech).

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to gain a broad understanding of business analysis. You’ll also learn:

  • The role and competencies of a business analyst
  • How to identify and evaluate options for improving your business
  • Investigative techniques, including interviews, workshops, prototyping and scenarios
  • How to categorise, analyse and manage stakeholders
  • Making a business case and assessing feasibility
  • How to document, manage and validate requirements

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the BCS exam, and achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • People who want to understand business analysis, support change and improve business processes
  • Business analysts, business managers and members of their team, business change managers and project managers

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

  • Module 1 - What is Business Analysis
  • Module 2 - The Competencies of a Business Analyst
  • Module 3 - The Strategic Context for Business Analysis
  • Module 4: The Business Analysis Service Framework
  • Module 5 - Investigation of the Business Situation
  • Module 6 - Analysing and Managing Stakeholders
  • Module 7 - Improving Business Service and Process
  • Module 8 - Defining the Solution
  • Module 9 - Make the Business Case
  • Module 10 - Establishing the Requirements
  • Module 11 - Documenting and Managing Requirements
  • Module 12 - Modelling Requirements
  • Module 13 - Delivering the Requirements
  • Module 14 - Delivering the Business Solution

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

  • 60 minutes
  • 40x Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • 65% pass mark (26/40)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 94.67% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.


"The training was very interesting and the instructor, took the time to answer all our questions and explain each concept. You definitely do not need a background in Business Analysis to take this course, everything is covered. I can confidently say that it will help me manage projects better in my daily job."
V. D. . (2.9.2024 (Monday) to 3.9.2024 (Tuesday))

"One of the best trainers I’ve had. Very informative and energetic, which helps with the long training hours."
Anonymous. (25.3.2024 (Monday) to 28.3.2024 (Thursday))

"Enjoyed attending the BCS certified devops course. Thanks for the wonderful experience. The knowledge of the trainer was very good and course material was well sequenced / thought through."
Dhanya Balachandran. (5.10.2023 (Thursday) to 6.10.2023 (Friday))

"Enjoyed attending the BCS certified devops course. Thanks for the wonderful experience. The knowledge of the trainer was very good and course material was well sequenced / thought through."
Dhanya Balachandran. (5.10.2023 (Thursday) to 6.10.2023 (Friday))

"Great training and centre, enough material provided."
Emma Groves, Virgin Media O2. (5.10.2023 (Thursday) to 6.10.2023 (Friday))

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