BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

Gain an internationally recognised qualification from the British Computer Society in this fully online course.

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Course details

Course duration:

3 months course access

Assessment & awards:

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

Method of Study

Online, self-paced

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New users will need to create a free account and fill in a short form on FETCH, Ireland's Further Education and Training Hub.

This course accepts continuous enrolments, so once registered, you can begin learning immediately.

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Description

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is the most popular business analysis certification from BCS (the British Computer Society). It is ideal if you want to learn a basic understanding of business analysis and progress your career as a business analyst.
 

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course you will be able to:

 

  • Understand the role and competencies of a business analyst
  • Identify and evaluate options for improving your business
  • Investigative analysis techniques, including interviews, workshops, prototyping and scenarios
  • Categorise, analyse and manage stakeholders
  • Make a business case and assessing feasibility
  • How to document, manage and validate requirements

 

By successfully passing the exam at the end of the course, you will also achieve a Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis, an industry recognised qualification certified by BCS.


 

How it Works

Who can take this course?

This course is available to all adults over the age of 18 resident in the Republic of Ireland.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up for this course by visiting FETCH, Irelands Further Education and Training Hub. You will have to register for an account before you can begin the course.

Who is the provider for this course?

The provider for this course is Knowledge Train, and your learning will be delivered through the eCollege online learning environment. When you complete your application you will receive an email with your access details, and when you log into the platform you will see details of how to contact your course tutor. You can contact your course tutor at any time, or reach out to Knowledge Train directly at ecollege@knowledgetrain.co.uk 

Does the course have prerequisites? 

This course has no specific prerequisites.

Does this course have tutor support?

Yes, this course is supported by an online tutor who you will have access to during the course.

What is the exam like on this course?

The Business Analysis Foundation exam is conducted online and administered by BCS. The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and the pass mark for the exam is 65%. The exam lasts a total of 60 minutes. You cannot use study materials during the exam. Your results will be available to you on the day of the exam.

Do I need specific hardware or software?

You will require access to a PC or laptop running a supported version of Microsoft Windows (the most recent version is Windows 11) or MacOS (the most recent version is Sonoma).

No specific software is needed for this course.