BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis Online (E-learning)

Get a practical grounding in business analysis at your own pace

Course Overview

This accredited online course covers the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis syllabus, giving a broad, practical grounding in investigation techniques, stakeholder analysis, process modelling, requirements and building a business case. The course mirrors the official syllabus and includes resources to prepare you for the BCS Foundation exam.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for aspiring business analysts, business and change managers, project and programme managers, consultants, analysts, developers and product owners, and anyone new to business analysis who wants a recognised grounding in the BA toolkit.

Course Content

• What is business analysis and the value it delivers
• Competencies of an effective business analyst
• Strategic context, PESTLE and SWOT
• Business analysis service framework
• Investigation and elicitation techniques
• Stakeholder analysis and management
• Process modelling and improvement
• Defining solutions across people, process and technology
• Making a business case including feasibility and options
• Eliciting, documenting and validating requirements
• Requirements management and delivery approaches
• Exam preparation and mock papers

Course Duration

The syllabus is structured across 14 modules plus exam preparation with a total suggested study time of around 27 hours. Course access is provided for 12 months so you can study flexibly.

Assessment / Examination

The official BCS Foundation exam is a closed-book, 60-minute test of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark of 26 out of 40 (65%). The official exam is optional and can be added separately; the provider arranges bookings when you are ready. Practice papers and an exam simulator are included with the course materials.

Delivery Method

100% online e-learning with full access to accredited course materials 24/7 and an AI Business Analysis Tutor available to assist with concepts and revision.

Certification

On passing the official exam you receive an official BCS certificate and a shareable digital badge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BCS Foundation exam hard?

The course includes practice questions and exam preparation designed to prepare you for the closed-book multiple-choice exam.

Do I need prior experience?

No prior experience is required; the Foundation level is open to anyone starting in or supporting business analysis.

How long do I have access to the course?

You get 12 months' access to the online course materials so you can study at your own pace.

Related Courses

• Business Analysis courses
• Project Management courses
• IT & Analytics courses
• Business, Management & Legal courses
• E-learning courses
• Career Smarter courses

On passing the official BCS exam, learners receive a BCS certificate and digital badge. The BCS International Diploma is awarded after passing all four module exams and the oral examination. The GCSE Maths course prepares learners for the GCSE exam, which is taken separately as a private candidate at an approved exam centre; the GCSE qualification is awarded by the exam board.

All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.

You will receive a confirmation email with your order details, and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Career Smarter is an online training provider based in Farringdon, London, offering self-paced certification courses across project management, IT, cyber security and business analysis. Its BCS-accredited business analysis courses and online GCSE Maths programme are studied entirely online, with official exams available to book separately when learners are ready.

Envico is an independent intermediary working in association with Career Smarter. Envico is not accredited by or associated with examination bodies or institutions in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.