This course introduces business analysis and covers the range of concepts, approaches, and techniques applicable to it.
According to British Computer Society (BCS) business analysis is the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders. The BCS EXIN Foundation in Business Analysis is an introductory course on business analysis. It explains candidates the field of business analysis together with tools and techniques that may be applied in its different stages.
The course is based on the BCS publication Business Analysis, 4th edition, and it is recommended to study this book before the exam.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This three-day BCS EXIN Foundation in Business Analysis course is relevant to anyone requiring an understanding of business analysis including Business Analysts, IT Analysts, System Analysts, Product Owners, Business Managers, and their staff, Business Change Managers, and Project Managers.
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
What is business analysis?
This module explains the origins of business analysis, the scope of business analysis, and the role and responsibilities of a Business Analyst.
The competencies of a Business Analyst
This module explains the three pillars of competencies of a Business Analyst: behavioral, domain knowledge, and techniques.
The strategic context for business analysis
This module discusses what strategy is and how it can be developed. It also discusses the role of the Business Analyst in this process.
The business analysis service framework
This module discusses the business analysis service framework that defines services that business analysts can provide to organizations.
Investigating the business situation
Analyzing and managing stakeholders
This module discusses investigation techniques with their advantages and disadvantages.
This module explains techniques for identifying, analyzing, and managing stakeholders.
Improving services and business processes
This module teaches the principles of business process modeling. It also explains approaches how to improve business process.
Defining the solution
This module focuses on how to perform a gap analysis and how the proposed changes refer to business architecture.
Making the business case
This module teaches how Business Analysts can approach the creation of a business and financial case for a recommended solution.
Establishing the requirements
This module introduces the requirements engineering framework and explains each phase in detail.
Documenting and modeling the requirements
This module focuses on how to document requirements throughout their life cycle. It also discusses basic models that can be used by Business Analysts.
Validating and managing requirements
This module focuses on how to validate and manage requirements throughout their life cycle.
Delivering the requirements
This module explains different development life cycles used to deliver a solution.
Delivering the business solution
This module focuses on the Business Analyst’s role in the business change life cycle.
Official EXIN exam
At the end of the last course day, delegates will take an exam.
FORM OF THE EXAM
It is a one-hour ‘closed book’ exam with 40 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are entitled to an additional 15 minutes if the examination is in a language that is not their native/official language.
The pass mark is 65%: 26 correct answers out of 40.
Candidates with positive exam results will receive the EXIN BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.
You can also take the exam without a course. You can purchase an exam voucher here.
EXAMINATION BODY
TOTAL INVESTMENT
The course costs € 1.795,00 (excluding 21% VAT) per person, including training materials and exam costs.
EXAM
The exam costs € 215,00 (excluding 21% VAT) and is included in the price.
COURSE MATERIAL
Delegates will receive a binder with slides, additional hand-outs, and access to online sample exam questions. Additionally, delegates will receive the book “Business Analysis, 4th edition”. If delegates already have this book, they will receive a complementary BCS book: “123 Business Analysis Techniques”.
CATERING
Coffee/tea and lunch are included in the price of the training. If you have any dietary requirements due to food allergies, please don’t forget to mention them during your registration procedure.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Click the Register tab, select the date when you want to follow the course and fill out the registration form. You will receive an invoice within a week after your registration is completed. Please ensure the payment is settled within 30 days or before the training start date, at the latest.
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This course is available in the open-schedule format on the following dates:
-2, 3, and 4 June 2025 in Amsterdam or Utrecht
-10, 11, and 12 September 2025 in Amsterdam or Utrecht
-8, 9, and 10 December 2025 in Amsterdam or Utrecht
This course is also available in the in-company format. If you want to know more, call us at +31 6 38 33 01 33 or send us an email at info@bacoach.nl
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Price: €575.00 excl. VAT (€695.75 incl. VAT)
The Business Analysis Foundation e-learning package
This e-learning consists of the following components:
1. The e-learning journey covers 14 mandatory topics for the course, excluding the getting started and conclusion parts. We discuss the mandatory topics in modules. Every module contains a video or series of videos on a specific topic. At the end of each module, delegates are asked to check their knowledge by answering multiple-choice questions or other activities like filling in blanks, multi-answer questions, and more.
2. Delegates will receive the book “Business Analysis 4th Edition” in digital format through ebooks.com (www.ebooks.com) service.
3. After successful completion of the e-learning, delegates receive a certificate of completion from BA Coach.
4. This e-learning also includes an exam voucher that allows delegates to take an exam and obtain the official EXIN BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis. This is an EXIN Anywhere voucher.
If you doubt whether this course is suitable for your team/organization, do not hesitate to contact us. We can explain the details of different certification programs for business analysts and advise you on what can work for your team and your organization.
You can reach us at +31 6 38 33 01 33
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During the course, we have a variety of short exercises to encourage delegates to learn new concepts, to relate those concepts to their daily work, and to prepare them for the exam.
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