Business Analysis Foundation Skills Bootcamp

Purple Beard Business Analysis Foundation course is designed to provide individuals with an understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques of business analysis. This course is suitable for those who are new to business analysis, or for those who want to refresh their knowledge of the field.

During the course, participants will learn about the role and responsibilities of a business analyst, as well as the skills and competencies required to be successful in the field. They will also be introduced to the business analysis framework, which includes a range of techniques and tools that can be used to gather, analyze, and communicate business requirements.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the principles and practices of business analysis, and will be able to apply their knowledge in a range of business contexts. They will also be prepared to take the Business Analysis Foundation certification exam, which is designed to test their knowledge and understanding of the course material.

Overall, the Business Analysis Foundation course is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to pursue a career in business analysis, or for those who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in this area. The course provides a solid foundation for further study and career development, and is highly recommended for anyone who wants to succeed in the field of business analysis.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Business Analysis is the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.

The Business Analyst is an agent of change. Business Analysis is a disciplined approach for introducing and managing change to organizations, whether they are for-profit businesses, governments, or non-profits.

While training on the bootcamp, learners will gain a complete understanding of the role of a business analyst as there will be a huge focus on the basic business change lifecycle, strategy analysis, stakeholder management, business systems, business process modelling along with business process improvement. Using this repository of knowledge learners are equipped to plan, structure and implement recommendations for business improvements.

This bootcamp was designed with beginners in mind and we aim to support you in landing your first role as a business analysis practitioners include not only business analyst, but also business systems analyst, systems analyst, requirements engineer, process analyst, product manager, product owner, enterprise analyst, business architect, management consultant, business intelligence analyst, data scientist, and more. Many other jobs, such as management, project management, product management, software development, quality assurance and interaction design rely heavily on business analysis skills for success.

Many other jobs, such as management, project management, product management, software development, quality assurance and interaction design rely heavily on business analysis skills for success.

Curriculum:

Module1 : Business Fundamentals

• Business change lifecycle
• Principles of BA
• Levels of BA
• Competencies of BA

Module 2: Strategic context of Business Analysis

• Strategy- Definition, types, development & execution
• Environment investigation BA toolkit
• Performance Measurements
• BMC
• POPIT

Module 3: Business Analysis Service Framework

Module 4: Investigation Business Situation- Techniques

Module 5: Stakeholder Management

Improving business processes and services

• Business process hierarchy
• Organisational charts
• Value stream & processes
• Value chain analysis
• Value proposition
• Process Modelling
• SIPOC

Module 6: Improving business processes

Module 7: Defining the solution

• Gap analysis
• Options - formulation, types
• Design thinking
• Feasibility Assessment

Business Case in the project lifecycle

Module 8: Making the Business case

• Cost/benefit analysis
• Impact Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• CARDI log
• Investment appraisal techniques

Module 9: Requirements Engineering

Module 10: Delivering the solution

This course is ideal for:

• Anyone seeking a change of career.
• Recent graduates from college
• Aspiring business analysts
• Anyone who wants to have multifaceted skills
• Learners aged 19 or over
• Learners based in certain geographical areas for the funded courses.
• Has the right to work or live in the UK- should have been in the country for 3 years
• Demonstrates understanding of the need for additional time other than course time to complete project and has provisioned for this ahead of time
• Is up to date with industry current standards and trends for both course and project work time, has a workable plan in place

• Learners should be age 19 or over and must have a basic understanding of Maths and English.
• Basic knowledge of Information & Communication Technology for studying online or a digital platform, as the medium of delivery on our bootcamp is 100% remote(online)
• Stable Internet connection
• Access to a laptop/ computer for the entire duration of the bootcamp

Junior / Entry level roles in the following:

• Business Analyst
• Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
• Private Capital Analyst
• Location Analyst
• Finance Manager
• Regional Finance Analyst
• Assistant Manager
• FinTech Analyst
• Intern / Junior Finance Analyst.

*this list is not exhaustive