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Course
- ®Investigating the business situation
- Analysing and managing stakeholdersFoundation
- Improving business services and processesLearn the fundamentals of programme management.
- Defining the solutionPractitioner
- Making the business caseIncludes Foundation & Practitioner co
- Establishing the requirements
- Documenting and modelling requirements
- Validating and managing requirements
- Delivering the requirementsmbined option.
- How the framework adapts to different organisational contextsCompliance Learning Library (CLL)™
- The BA role across the end-to-end change lifecycleIT Learning Library (ITLL)™
Investigating the business situationBusiness solutions
- Workshops, observation, interviews, scenarios, and prototyping_blank
- Quantitative techniques such as surveys and document analysisAbout
- User role analysis, personas, rich pictures, and mind maps_blank
Analysing and managing stakeholdersBlog
- Identifying stakeholders using the stakeholder wheel
- Power/interest grid and stakeholder management strategiesEXPLORE SUBJECTS
- Defining responsibilities with RACI chartsSelect your preferred subject.
Improving business services and processes
- The business process hierarchy: enterprise, event-response, and actor-task levelsPROJECT MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS
- Enterprise-level models: SIPOC, value chain analysis, and value propositionsSelect your preferred qualification or workshop.
- As-is and to-be process modelling and improvement strategies
Defining the solutionPRINCE2 COURSES
- Gap analysis between current and target states using POPIT™Select your preferred training course below:
- Developing solution options and assessing feasibility
- The principles and stages of design thinkingAPM COURSES
Making the business caseSelect your preferred training course below:
- The lifecycle of a business case from idea to deployment
- Assessing business, technical, and financial feasibilityAGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES
- Business case structure, CARDI logs, and investment appraisal techniquesSelect your preferred training course below:
Establishing the requirements
- The requirements engineering framework and key activitiesPRINCE2 AGILE COURSES
- Actors in requirements engineering and types of requirementsSelect your preferred training course below:
- Requirements hierarchy, elicitation techniques, and analysis filters
Documenting and modelling requirementsBETTER BUSINESS CASES COURSES
- Text-based and diagrammatic documentation stylesSelect your preferred training course below:
- Requirements catalogues, user stories, and product backlogs
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PMI COURSES
Build a solid understanding of business analysis with clear, structured lessons.Select your preferred training course below:
PMI COURSES
Practice Select your preferred training course below:
Reinforce key ideas with practice questions, recap activities, and tutor tips.PRINCE2 COURSES
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Pass APM COURSES
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Enter the exam confident, with focused preparation and clear knowledge checks.
99% pass rateAGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES
Our students consistently achieve top results - well above the national average.Select your preferred training course below:
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Earning the BCS Business Analysis Foundation certification can significantly advance your career by:SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
- Enhancing skillsSelf-paced online training courses (e-learning) include:: Gain essential business analysis skills.Certification exam(s) where applicable
- Professional developmentAccredited training course materials: Opens doors for continuous learning and growth.Support from expert, experienced trainers
- Career growthLatest educational technology.: Paves the way for promotions and higher responsibilities.
- Industry recognitionBUSINESS SOLUTIONS: Demonstrates your expertise to potential employers.
How to enrol in the BCS Business Analysis Foundation course?
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Topics in the syllabus
Key topics include introduction to business analysis, stakeholder engagement, modelling techniques, and the influence of governance on requirements.
Exam format and scoring
The exam is usually timed and graded by number of correct answers; candidates can prepare with a study guide, practice papers or a virtual classroom session.
Who should take the BCS Business Analysis Foundation+44 (0)207 148 5985
This qualification suits anyone entering a business analysis role, project managers seeking formal recognition, and professionals preparing for certified career paths.
Benefits for professionals[email protected]
Holders gain a recognised foundation in business analysis concepts that supports progression to practitioner or specialist qualifications.
Links to other certifications
Business analysts often pair this foundation with project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 to broaden their professional profile.
How to prepare for the BCS Business Analysis Foundation
Effective preparation combines a clear study plan, use of an official syllabus, and practice with sample exams and revision notes.
Study resources
Popular options include provider-led online courses, classroom training, study guides, recorded lectures and hands-on exercises.
Study strategiesUnited Kingdom
Use spaced repetition, create practical examples from work, form a study group and review past papers to build confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the exam take?
The exam duration varies by provider but is typically under two hours for the foundation level.
Is prior experience required?
No prior experience is required; the qualification is suitable for beginners and those switching careers.