Description
BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
A practical, practitioner-level course focused on applying business analysis techniques to investigate, analyse, and define business solutions
Course Overview
Duration: 3 Days
Delivery: Classroom, Live Virtual, or Private Group Training
Level: Practitioner
Certification: BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice (Exam Included)
A hands-on course focused on applying business analysis techniques in real scenarios, enabling delegates to investigate business situations, define solutions, and develop robust, evidence-based business cases aligned to the BCS syllabus.
Overview
This course builds on foundation-level knowledge and focuses on the practical application of business analysis techniques to real business problems.
Participants will learn how to investigate business situations, analyse stakeholder perspectives, identify and evaluate solution options, and develop business cases that support effective decision-making.
The course follows the BCS syllabus and prepares delegates for the certification exam while ensuring techniques can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Why This Course Matters
Business Analysts are expected to move beyond requirements gathering and contribute to shaping solutions and business outcomes.
• Develop confidence in analysing complex business situations
• Apply structured techniques to identify and evaluate solutions
• Build strong, evidence-based business cases
• Prepare for the BCS Business Analysis Practice exam
Delivery Format
Duration: 3 Days
Format: Instructor-led workshop
Approach: Practical exercises and real-world scenarios
Outcome: Applied knowledge and exam readiness
What You Will Learn
• Apply a structured approach to business analysis investigations
• Analyse the business environment and strategic context
• Evaluate solution options and make recommendations
• Conduct gap analysis and define business needs
• Develop robust business cases
• Prepare for the BCS certification exam
How You Will Apply It
Participants will apply techniques through practical exercises and scenarios, including:
• Analysing a business situation and identifying issues
• Defining solution options and evaluating feasibility
• Conducting gap analysis between current and target states
• Developing a business case with costs, benefits, and risks
Who Should Attend
• Business Analysts with foundation-level knowledge
• Professionals progressing towards the BCS Diploma
• Change and transformation professionals
• Anyone involved in analysing and defining business solutions
Course Content
Module 1 – Strategic Analysis and Context
Focus: Understanding the business environment and drivers for change
• Analysing the external and internal environment
• Applying PESTLE and SWOT analysis
• Understanding business strategy and drivers
Module 2 – Analysing the Current Situation
Focus: Investigating business problems and stakeholder perspectives
• Stakeholder analysis and management
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Understanding business needs
Module 3 – Defining Solutions
Focus: Identifying and evaluating solution options
• Gap analysis techniques
• Exploring solution options
• Feasibility and impact assessment
Module 4 – Making the Business Case
Focus: Supporting decision-making through structured analysis
• Identifying costs, benefits, and risks
• Investment appraisal techniques
• Structuring and presenting the business case
Course Summary
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
• Apply structured business analysis techniques
• Analyse and define business solutions
• Develop credible business cases
• Progress towards the BCS Business Analysis Diploma
Optional Next Step
• BCS Practitioner and Advanced Business Analysis courses
• Business process modelling workshops
• Private team training aligned to your organisation
Business Analysis, Digital Transformation & AI Specialist
Trainer, Consultant & Founder
This course is presented by Tolu
Tolu brings a combination of business analysis expertise, digital transformation experience, and hands-on AI implementation, helping organisations improve how they define requirements, design processes, and deliver change.
His work spans training, consulting, and startup delivery, giving him a perspective that connects structured analysis with real-world execution. He has supported professionals working towards BCS certifications, helped organisations improve business processes, and advised on transformation initiatives where clarity, structure, and stakeholder alignment are critical.
Alongside this, Tolu is Co-Founder and CEO of VIMEDRA, an AI healthtech startup focused on using technology to improve patient outreach and service delivery, where he explores AI capability development at scale.
This combination of roles means the course is grounded in how AI is actually being applied in business environments, not just theory. Tolu’s sessions focus on helping Business Analysts understand where AI fits, how to define it properly, and how to apply it in a way that delivers value while managing risk.
