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
• Requirements Analyst/Engineer
• Business Process Analyst

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include:

• ‘A’ levels
• a level 3 apprenticeship or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Level 2 English and Maths will need to be achieved, if not already held, prior
  to taking end-point assessment.

Technical Competencies

The IS Business Analyst will be able to undertake the following responsibilities in line with organisational procedures and where appropriate under supervision:

• Investigation techniques
• Business Process Modelling
• Requirements Engineering and Management
• Data Modelling
• Gap Analysis
• Acceptance Testing
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Business Impact Assessment

Key skills and behaviours that you will learn:

• Logical and creative thinking skills to help solve business change challenges
• Analytical and problem solving skills within IS and business change environments
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility appropriate to the role
• Can use own initiative in a range of IS business change situations
• A thorough and organised approach: planning analysis activities in line with business priorities
• Ability to work with a range of internal and external people impacted by IS business change
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations such as IS business change workshops and interviews
• Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment within relevant
  organisational and legislative requirements