The BCS Business Analysis Practice course provides the fundamental skills and framework needed by effective business analysts engaged in a business change project. An integral case study allows delegates to apply best practice analysis techniques, working with others to model an organisation and identify the opportunities for business improvement. The course follows the business analyst's involvement throughout the project, right through to post-implementation benefits realisation.
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A Business Analysis Practice course will enable me to:
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Understand how business strategy is developed
Use proven techniques to look at the strategic context of the organisation.
Appreciate the impact of business strategy
Consider business strategy when exploring business issues to ensure that solutions are effective, feasible and aligned to strategic goals.
Get the right people involved
Engage effectively with key stakeholders and analyse their different viewpoints to determine the activities necessary to meet the business objectives.
Propose recommendations for business improvement
Model the activities of the business to identify potential improvements and suggest ways to measure their effectiveness.
3
Make the business case for change
Create a rigorous business case for the development and implementation of business changes, which identifies the costs, benefits, impacts and risks of each option.
Course Overview
The BCS Business Analysis Practice course provides the fundamental skills and framework needed by effective business analysts engaged in a business change project. An integral case study allows delegates to apply best practice analysis techniques, working with others to model an organisation and identify the opportunities for business improvement. The course follows the business analyst's involvement throughout the project, right through to post-implementation benefits realisation.
Formerly Business Analysis Essentials
Business Analysis Practice is a Practitioner Certificate from the BCS Professional Certifications portfolio (formerly ISEB Certifications). It is also one of an integrated set of courses leading to the widely respected Higher Certificates: the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis, and the BCS Diploma in Solution Development.
Business Analysis Practice is a CORE module of the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. It is a PRACTITIONER specialist module of the BCS Solution Development Diploma.
What's Included?
When it comes to choosing a training provider, we recognise that it is important to
know exactly what you are getting for your money.
TCC is proud to maintain some of the highest standards in the training industry.
Everything from our trainers, to the course materials and venues we use, is carefully
considered to ensure that we deliver you a great course.
Take a look at what is included:
In the classroom
Expert Business Analysis trainer
Copies of all presentation slides (exclusive to TCC)
Practical classroom group exercises
A realistic case study
BCS exam
BCS Business Analysis book
Maximum class size of 12
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of business strategy and strategic analysis techniques
Act as effective members of a team investigating an organisation's business systems with a view to recommending business improvements
Apply techniques in order to analyse and model business systems
Identify recommendations for business improvement
Assist in the production of a rigorous business case covering the development and implementation of business changes
Identify how business requirements may be supported by IT systems
Prepare for the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
Who Should Attend?
Those who are likely to become involved in business analysis at any level, including:
Business Analysts and Systems Analysts
Business Managers
Developers
Project Managers and Team Leaders
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
Course Content
Rationale
A lifecycle for business change
The role of the Business Analyst vs. the Systems Analyst
Purpose of analysing and modelling business systems
Strategic Analysis in Context
Environment analysis and SWOT
Overview of areas strategy including IS strategy
Critical success factors and key performance indicators
The Balanced Business Scorecard
Project Discipline for Business Analysis
Terms of reference/project initiation
Business and project objectives
Deliverables from business analysis
Understanding the Situation and Business Perspectives
Stakeholder analysis and investigative techniques
Identifying and defining business perspectives
Identifying and resolving conflicts
Analysing and Modelling Business Activities
Identifying activities and dependencies
Building a Business Activity Model (BAM)
Business events / activity indicators
Rules and constraints
Identifying Potential Solutions
Creative approaches to problem solving
Gap analysis
Defining a new business model
Identifying Requirements for the New Business Model
Presenting the business case and options for change
Cost-benefit, risk and impact analysis
Risk analysis and management
Accepting the Business Case
Testing the system for user acceptance
Managing the implementation of change and benefits realisation
Top Reasons To Choose TCC
Co-developer of the BCS Business Analysis certifications
Co-author of the official BCS book: Business Analysis
Our BCS courses are unique and use training materials exclusive to TCC
Training Business Analysts for over 30 years
High exam pass rates - over 95%
Courses delivered by experienced Business Analysts
FAQs
Will I need to do any homework during the course?
Some evening work is required.
Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?
There are no pre-requisites for the course.
Is there an examination included with this course?
Delegates sit a one-hour multiple choice examination at the end of the course. Successful candidates are awarded the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice.
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