If you are a Business Analyst, Business Change Manager or work in Project Management, Benefits Dependency Networks are a useful technique for understanding how a project will deliver business benefits. According to the BCS, a benefits map is “A diagrammatic representation of what needs to be done on a project/program in order to achieve its […]

What is a Swimlane Diagram? A swimlane diagram documents the steps or activities of a process flow or workflow. It visualises a process from beginning to end,  but it also divides these steps into categories to help distinguish which departments or employees are responsible for each set of actions. Swimlanes can represent many categories of information […]

Overview of Programme The IS Business Analyst Apprenticeship is a level 4 apprenticeship spanning over 13 -18 months with 20% off-the-job training. The programme aims to help apprentices develop business analysis soft skills. It Includes the BCS BA Diploma and Agile qualifications. Typical job roles include: IS Business Analyst IT Business Analyst Business Systems Analyst […]

Are you thinking to enroll in the Business Analyst Programme and want to know how much time you will have to spend learning and if it is something you can achieve considering your work commitments? We are providing you in this article an estimate of the type of learning activities you are expected to do […]

Are you or one of your staff looking to move into a business analyst role and have no or very little experience? You might be wondering where to start your training and we are providing more information in this article. If you are looking to train your staff in business analysis and your company is […]

Agile is a trendy topic at the moment. To keep up with a fast-changing world you need to be agile. But first, you need to understand agile. So getting a recognised qualification seems like the best place to start in your journey to prove to employers that you can work in an agile environment. The […]

Want to develop business analysis skills and continue your personal development? We recommend attending our virtual Lunch and Learn sessions. These sessions are hands-on, practical, and help you develop business analysis skills for free. Each session is delivered by an expert trainer and focuses on teaching you a specific business analysis technique that is essential […]

A professional qualification is a significant investment in your career and it is important to have a clear understanding of what is available so you can make the right decision. We are reviewing in this post all the qualifications available, who are they for, and what you will learn.   BCS Business Analysis Diploma Certification […]

Case Study: Meet Angela Angela has completed the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and shares her experience. Before completing the diploma, Angela was working in a training position as a junior business analyst. That’s where she became aware of business analysis generally and got involved in projects through that role. On the go? You […]

Considering the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis? New to business analysis or not, a lot of people struggle to piece together the learning from different modules. Rod Simpson, one of our highly-rated trainers has created a diagram to help explain how everything fits together in business analysis, so you can leave each course with confidence. […]