BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner
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The BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner course equips you with strategic analysis and performance management techniques to identify business needs and develop effective solutions. It’s a key step toward the International Diploma in Business Analysis and ideal for advancing your career as a professional Business Analyst.
What’s included
In your BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course
The BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner is designed for professionals responsible for defining business needs, analysing strategic options, and recommending effective solutions to drive organisational improvement. Building on the Business Analysis Foundation certification, it equips you to enable change by aligning stakeholder requirements with viable, strategic outcomes.
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What You Will Learn
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice develops your ability to apply and adapt business analysis techniques in real organisational contexts. Building on the knowledge gained at Foundation level, this course equips you with the practical skills to investigate business problems, assess change options, and define solutions that deliver measurable value. You will learn how to work with stakeholders at all levels, justify business recommendations, and provide analysis that supports strategic decision making.
Applying the Business Analysis Process Model
Learn how to use the business analysis process model in practice, from investigating situations through to defining requirements and recommending solutions. You will practise applying the process to case studies and scenarios, ensuring you understand not only the steps but also how to adapt them to complex business environments.
Investigating Business Situations
Develop the ability to apply investigation techniques such as interviews, workshops, observation, and document analysis in real-world situations. You will learn how to choose the most appropriate technique for the context and how to gather evidence that provides a full picture of the business problem.
Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
Learn how to apply stakeholder analysis tools in practice, including stakeholder mapping and interest/influence grids. You will work on tailoring engagement strategies to different stakeholder groups, managing conflicts of interest, and building consensus. This section strengthens your ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively in change initiatives.
Analysing and Modelling Business Systems
Practise applying business analysis tools such as CATWOE, rich pictures, and business activity models. You will learn how to use these techniques to capture different stakeholder perspectives, explore business problems, and design high-level system models. This helps you to provide clarity in complex environments and support decision making.
Business Process Modelling in Practice
Gain practical skills in creating and using business process models to analyse the flow of work, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements. You will learn how to represent “as is” and “to be” processes, and how to use modelling as evidence for business change proposals.
Defining Business Requirements
Learn how to move from analysis to defining requirements that capture what the business truly needs. You will apply techniques for structuring requirements and ensuring they align with strategic objectives. This module shows you how to balance stakeholder demands with organisational priorities.
Making the Business Case
Develop the ability to build and present business cases that justify investment in change. You will learn how to assess options, evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and impacts, and structure a persuasive case for decision makers. By the end of this section, you will be confident in using business cases as a tool for gaining approval and securing stakeholder support.
Aligning Solutions to Strategy
Understand how to ensure business change proposals support organisational strategy and objectives. You will learn how to use gap analysis and strategic alignment techniques to confirm that proposed solutions deliver real value. This section highlights the importance of linking tactical improvements to long-term goals.
Scenario-Based Application
Throughout the Practitioner course, you will work with realistic case studies that reflect the challenges faced by business analysts. These scenarios give you the chance to apply techniques in practice, justify your recommendations, and demonstrate your ability to operate as a professional business analyst.
Career and Progression Prospects
Business Analysis skills are highly valued across diverse sectors, from finance to healthcare to technology. This certification has the power to open doors to rewarding new opportunities, helping you drive change and add real business value.
What You Could Earn
We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so you can flourish in your desired path.
Junior Business Analyst
per year
Business Analyst
per year
Chief Information Officer
per year
Included with your course.
Stay on track with direct access to expert recommendations, general support, and answers to all your questions. Kick-start your course with a 45-minute guidance session within 1-week of enrolment, followed by regular monthly check-in emails. You can also request a live session with your trainer halfway through the course.
Connect with a thriving community of certified Business Analysts and current students to exchange essential course tips and industry-specific insights to help you along your journey.
Get personalised interview coaching from qualified professionals who know what employers are looking for to secure your dream job!
Stay motivated throughout your learning journey with a personal study coach who provides all the ad-hoc support you need to succeed in your certification.
Get instant help when you need it! Our live chat team is always ready to assist with prompt, real-time responses—and when not available, you’ll have an interactive 24/7 AI Tutor Bot standing by for immediate answers.
While you can finish the course in less time, we still want you to study at your own pace with 3 months of full access to your course materials; giving you plenty of time to revisit the content whenever you need.
BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner Frequently Asked Questions
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The BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner certification provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively practice business analysis in an organisation.
The BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner certification is intended for professionals who are involved in practicing business analysis within an organisation, such as business analysts, project managers, and product managers.
The BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 40 multiple choice and multiple response questions. Your exam will be 60 minutes long, and you will be required to score 65% (26 out of 40) or higher in order to pass. This is a closed-book exam.
The BCS Business Analysis Practice Practitioner certification does not expire and is thus a fantastic building block for your business analysis portfolio.
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