BCS Business Analysis Foundation
The BCS Business Analysis Foundation is like a detective’s toolkit: it teaches you how to collect and analyse information, uncover hidden patterns, and make sense of complex data, just as a detective needs to piece together clues to solve a crime.
In the case of business analysis, you will be responsible for improving processes after identifying inefficiencies or solving organisational problems. After obtaining the Business Analysis Foundation certification, you can start enabling change within your organisation by defining the needs of stakeholders and recommending prudent, viable solutions!
Should you wish to attain recognition as a professional Business Analyst, this certification will allow you to take one of the 5 steps toward securing the International Diploma in Business Analysis. Many students that are looking to assume a Business Analyst position can also benefit from following this qualification with the BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner as it validates their practical skills.
Alternatively, our Business Analyst Career Programme is perfect for students looking to kickstart and thrive in their careers as Business Analysis Professionals.
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- Stay motivated and manage your time effectively through regular one-to-one follow-ups with your certified Tutor and Study Coach
- You have 24/7 access to your online courses, so you can study at your own pace and save on travel costs (plus an exclusive AI Tutor Bot for round-the-clock questions)
- Your official certification means that your experience is validated through industry-recognised material and highly valued in the UK (and the world!)
- Your Exam Simulator will prepare you for your official exam by providing all the conditions for sitting and passing your exam successfully, as well as your end-module quizzes
- A Simulated Project Assignment gives you the opportunity to virtually shadow a Project Manager and gain real-world, practical experience
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- Your CV and LinkedIn profile will receive complete makeovers from your Recruitment Advisor to make sure you maximise your chances of securing rewarding opportunities
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What’s included?
- Consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
- Unlimited, 3-month access to the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis Course
- Official BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis Exam
- Certified Tutor to provide assistance with course queries
- Access to a full Support Team for assistance with examination, notes, and study queries
- 1 year’s free access to MyBCS upon completion of your certification including the industry news, access to BCS initiatives, and a new professional network
- A professional, Business Analysis-oriented CV rewrite*
- A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise your new networking opportunities*
Certification: BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
Accredited by: BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Entry requirements: There are no formal prerequisites to study this qualification
Study time: 20 – 30 hours
*Value-added service that can be added at an additional cost
Certification details
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Accrediting body
Since 1957, BCS has been a driving force in educating and nurturing IT professionals, computer scientists, and engineers. BCS upholds the IT profession, accredits Chartered IT Professional status through their Royal Charter, and creates a global community of computing enthusiasts who are passionate about promoting and advancing the field.
BCS stands for the British Computer Society, and is also known as ‘BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT’. It’s one of the world’s leading professional bodies for IT, with a whopping 70,000 members in over 100 countries! BCS is more than just an institution, though, it’s a movement that brings together like-minded individuals who share a common goal: to elevate the practice of computing and make a meaningful impact on the world.
Associate Member of BCS (AMBCS)
Upon completion of BCS certifications, you are eligible for 12 months’ free access to MyBCS, the BCS-exclusive platform where you have CPD, SFIAplus, BCS Recruit, Springboard, Specialist Groups, discounted training opportunities, ITNOW magazine, an eNewsletter, and even a BCS email address at your fingertips!
Over and above these benefits, you will become an Associate Member of BCS and can use the post-nominals AMBCS to indicate this on your LinkedIn profile, professional documents, and email signature (for example, John Smith AMBCS) to indicate your prestige.
Certification expiry
The BCS Business Analysis Foundation certification does not expire and is thus a fantastic building block for your business analysis portfolio.
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Business Analysis Foundation
What You Will Learn
Business Analysis is the process of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. It involves working with stakeholders to understand their requirements, and then using that information to design, develop, and implement effective business solutions.
Competencies of a Business Analyst
A business analyst is a professional who possesses a set of skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform business analysis effectively. These competencies include problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, stakeholder management, and domain knowledge.
The Strategic Context for Business Analysis
Business analysis takes place within the strategic context of an organisation. This topic will help you understand how to identify the organisation’s overall goals and objectives so that you can effectively align your work with those goals.
The Business Analysis Service Framework
The Business Analysis Service Framework is a structure that helps to organise the work of a business analyst. It includes various stages, such as investigating the business situation, defining the solution, and delivering the business solution.
Investigating the Business Situation
This is the first stage of the business analysis process. You will learn about gathering information about the current state of the business, identifying problems, and determining the scope of the project.
Analysing and Managing Stakeholders
This is one of the most important aspects of business analysis. Business analysts have to understand the needs and concerns of stakeholders and work with them to develop effective solutions.
Improving Business Services and Processes
Business analysis includes identifying ways to improve business services and processes, such as by streamlining operations or automating processes.
Defining the Solution
Once the business situation has been investigated and the stakeholders have been analysed, you will need to know how to define the solution to the problem. This includes identifying the requirements, designing the solution, and creating a plan for implementation.
Making the Business Case
Here you will learn how to make a case for the solution you have identified by demonstrating its value and benefits to the organisation.
Establishing Requirements
You will learn how to establish the requirements for the solution by gathering information from stakeholders, analysing data, and identifying the needs of the organisation.
Documents and Modelling Requirements
This topic will teach you how to use various techniques, such as documents and modelling to represent the requirements in a clear and concise manner.
Validating and Managing Requirements
Here, you will validate the requirements to ensure that they are accurate and complete, and manage any changes that occur during the project.
Delivering the Requirements
The business analyst will work with the development team to deliver the requirements, including testing and deployment.
Delivering the Business Solution
The final stage of the business analysis process is delivering the business solution to the stakeholders and monitoring its performance to ensure it is meeting their needs.
BCS Business Analysis Foundation
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Career and Progression Prospects
Business Analysis is used in a plethora of sectors, but here are a few roles you’re qualified to explore with this certification:
Junior Business Analyst
Junior Business Systems Analyst
Assistant Business Analyst
Business Process Analyst
Business Change Analyst
Junior IT Business Analyst
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Projecting Your Salary
We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so that you can flourish in your selected development pathway.
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Junior Business Analyst
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Business Analyst
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Business Systems Analyst
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BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis
This diploma consolidates the knowledge and skills gained from the business analysis modules you will have obtained through the study programme. This will give you the skills and knowledge needed for your business analysis job.
BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner
You will be guided through a range of strategic analysis and performance management techniques, which are invaluable for a career in business analysis.
BCS Business Analysis Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, and we have all the answers
The BCS Business Analysis Foundation is a certification offered by the British Computer Society (BCS) that demonstrates an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of business analysis.
Anyone interested in business analysis can take the BCS Business Analysis Foundation. This is also a fantastic certification for those with existing experience in business analysis looking to validate experience with an industry recognised certification.
The BCS Business Analysis Foundation is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 40 multiple choice questions (meaning you will have to select your answers from the options you are provided with). Your exam will be 60 minutes long, and you will be required to score 65% (26 out of 40) or higher in order to pass. This is a closed-book exam.
The BCS Business Analysis Foundation certification does not expire and is thus a fantastic building block for your business analysis portfolio.
