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BCS Business Analysis qualifications provide a structured pathway for developing the knowledge and skills needed to analyse business change, define requirements, and support better decision-making. : Demographics, lifestyle changes, cultural norms

Organise information
: Structure the data under the relevant categories in the template.
Evaluate Impact
: Assess how each factor might present opportunities or threats.
Review and update
: Regularly revisit the template to incorporate new developments.
By following these steps, you can ensure your PESTLE analysis remains relevant and actionable. This structured approach not only aids strategic planning but also reduces uncertainty, fostering a stable environment for decision-making. In turn, this can enhance workplace morale by clarifying organisational priorities and aligning them with external realities.

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Our BCS Business Analysis courses are available as live online instructor-led training or self-paced e-learning, and can also be delivered in-house for teams and organisations.

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Why choose Knowledge Train?ItalyPMI-PBA Self-paced course to prepare you for the exam (exam not included).

Accredited BCS providerLatviaSelf-paced course to prepare you for the exam (exam not included).Business Analysis Learning Library (BALL)™

LithuaniaBusiness Analysis Learning Library (BALL)™CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Train with an approved BCS provider offering courses aligned to the latest business analysis syllabuses and good practice.LuxemburgCHANGE MANAGEMENTAPMG Change Management

Experienced trainersMaltaAPMG Change ManagementFoundation

NetherlandsFoundation Learn the fundamentals of enterprise change management.
Learn from trainers with real-world business analysis and change experience, not just theoretical knowledge.PolandLearn the fundamentals of enterprise change management.Practitioner

Clear learning pathwaysPortugalPractitioner Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.

RomaniaIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Follow a structured route from Foundation through practitioner modules to the International Diploma, with guidance on which course to take next.SlovakiaPROGRAMME MANAGEMENTMSP

Flexible study optionsSloveniaMSP®

Spain®Foundation
Choose live online classes, self-paced e-learning, or in-house training so you can fit study around work and life.SwedenFoundation Learn the fundamentals of programme management.

Exam-focused preparationOther countriesLearn the fundamentals of programme management.Practitioner

HomePractitioner Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
Benefit from exam-style questions, practice activities, and guidance that helps you feel prepared and confident on exam day. Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

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Get responsive support from our team before, during, and after your course, including help with booking exams and planning your next step.®PMIFoundation
PMP certification validates real project leadership and requires structured preparation and ongoing maintenance.Confirm eligibility early by matching your education and months of project leadership experience to PMI routes.Complete 35 contact hours through recognised training, then support learning with targeted self-study and mock exams.

Prepare for a 180-question, 230-minute exam that tests predictive, Agile and hybrid judgement, not memorisation.

Use the exam content outline to build a study plan, track weak areas, and practise timed pacing and review.Maintain the credential with 60 PDUs every three years and keep evidence ready for audits and renewals.
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Key Facts: PMP Certification at a GlanceSelect your preferred qualification.
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Introduction to PMP CertificationBCS BUSINESS ANALYSIS COURSES

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advanced credential awarded by the Select your preferred training course below:Project Management Institute

(PMI) to project managers who demonstrate skills in leading and directing projects. Recognised globally, PMP certification verifies expertise in AGILE BUSINESS ANALYSIS COURSES

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  • Exam Length
  • 230 minutes (3 hours, 50 minutes)MSP COURSES
  • Number of Exam QuestionsSelect your preferred training course below:

180 (multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, and limited fill-in-the-blank) Exam FeePMI COURSESUSD $555 (non-member), USD $405 (PMI member)Select your preferred training course below:

  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Education, work experience, project management education hoursPMI COURSES
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Every 3 years

PDUs Required for RenewalPRINCE2 COURSES60 PDUsSelect your preferred training course below:

Global Recognition Widely recognised in over 200 countriesAPM COURSESPMP Certification Process: Step by StepSelect your preferred training course below:Confirm PMP Eligibility: Check the necessary education, project management experience, and project management education hours (see table below).AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES

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Collect details of your work experience and project management education. PMP Application Process:PRINCE2 AGILE COURSES Submit your application via the PMI website. Select your preferred training course below:PMI may request documentation or select you for audit.BUSINESS CASE COURSES

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PMI reviews your submission, typically within 5 business days. Schedule Your Exam:AGILE COURSES

Once approved, pay the PMP exam fee and schedule at an authorised test centre or online.Select your self-paced training course topic.Prepare for the Exam: Utilise exam preparation resources, such as PMI-authorised training partners (ATP), AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES

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, study groups, and the PMBOK GuidePRINCE2 AGILE COURSES

.Select your preferred training course below:Sit the PMP Exam: Complete the 180-question, computer-based test within 230 minutes.SCRUM COURSES

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Certification :LEAN SIX SIGMA COURSES

Upon passing, agree to the PMI Code of Ethics and accept your PMP credential.Select your preferred training course below:

Certification Renewal: Earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every 3 years and pay the renewal fee to maintain your credential under PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR).BUSINESS ANALYST COURSESPMP Eligibility RequirementsSelect your self-paced training course topic.To apply for the PMP exam, you must satisfy criteria for education, work experience, and project management education. The table below outlines the two main qualification routes:

Educational BackgroundBCS BUSINESS ANALYST COURSES

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Project Management Education Bachelor’s degree or global equivalentCHANGE MANAGEMENT COURSES

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35 contact hours (or a CAPM certification)

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35 contact hours

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