What THIS PROGRAMME OFFERS
A job/money-back guarantee* makes this Business Analyst Diploma Study & Job Programme stand out.
You have access to the internationally and UK accredited BCS Business Analysis Diploma, support services and recruitment services to help you qualify and secure a role as a qualified business analyst.
You pay for your studies and invest in yourself and we work with you to place you in a professional BA role. Training and recruitment support is what we excel at, we have been helping career seekers since 2009 secure careers and climb the career ladder.
Take your first step toward securing a rewarding career in business analysis by earning the International Diploma in Business Analysis which is accredited by BCS (the Chartered Institute of IT).
Because of the broad skill sets BA’s learn and due to organisations always needing to remain competitive and relevant in changing market conditions, the demand for business analysts has soared especially in the current pandemic.
A BUSINESS ANALYST IN A NUTSHELL
The main role of a BA is to investigate, analyse
and solve problems within the organisation and help the company’s leadership drive improvements using change programmes. BAs use a set of proven and accepted tools and techniques covered in the diploma programme.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from this programme are armed with the skills and qualifications to work in a variety of analyst roles like junior business analyst, business analyst, product manager, systems analyst, requirements engineer, enterprise analyst and business architect. BAs also work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers to drive business change and in smaller organisations BAs can take on some of their roles too.
On completing your diploma, you are supported by our recruitment team who work with you to secure a BA role. Qualified BAs are always in high demand and generally attract higher salaries. Many CTOs, CIOs, COOs and CEOs come from a BA background due to BAs having a very rounded understanding of the organisations they work in.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The natural personality of a BA likes asking questions to assess facts, thinks logically, enjoys analysing, problem solving and exploring solutions. No previous experience is necessary.
support from professionals
From the moment you register with us, you will have the guidance and advice you need to successfully qualify and find work in your new career. Our specialist recruitment consultants support you each step of your job seeking journey. While our qualified tutors and mentors provide you with all the support you need to learn new skills and qualify.
ALL THE SUPPORT AND HELP YOU NEED, YOU WILL HAVE:
- A qualified tutor to provide support with course questions
- Your own mentor to pro-actively support and motivate you
- Heaps of revision questions and quizzes
- Exam revision support
- 4 official exams
- 1 official oral exam (see FAQs below for further information)
PLUS, YOU GET THE FOLLOWING CAREER SERVICES AND SUPPORT:
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Job/ money-back guarantee*
- Recruitment support from our specialist recruitment team
- A professional CV review and rewrite
- An updated Linkedin profile
- Interview support
- Job seeking support
Start working while you are studying…
COURSES INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
Below are the core courses of this package, other courses could be added to help you gain extra knowledge and skills.
Business Analysis Fundamentals
Understand the fundamentals of business analysis and build a strong foundation of knowledge before tackling the more in-depth courses in this package.
BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
Understand how to identify and evaluate options for improving your organisation. Develop skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within your organisation.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
Learn how to utilise techniques, understand the strategic context of organisations, analyse stakeholder perspectives, analyse and model business activities, identify potential solutions, and learn how to produce a business case.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering
Learn to be able to take a systematic approach to elicit, analyse, validate, document, and effectively manage requirements by using a set of practices and processes.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
After completing this course, you will be able to apply process modelling techniques to a range of scenarios within an organisation.
Oral Preparation Course
This preparation course is aimed at testing the knowledge and skills you have gained. You will be given scenario-based practice questions to help prepare you for the official oral examination.
Career Path and Possible Annual Salaries
BUSINESS ANALYSIS DIPLOMA JOB PROGRAMME FAQS
Are your courses accredited?
We are a CMI, APMG, PeopleCert and BCS authorised training centre and the diploma course offered in the package is fully accredited by BCS (The Chartered Institute of IT).
Can I use these qualifications outside of the UK?
This BCS accredited diploma course is UK and internationally recognised.
What finance options do you offer?
We offer finance through our third-party finance partners, Omni Finance and Premium Credit where you can spread the cost of your study package and exams over affordable monthly payments. This is the preferred option for our students not paying in full. As an alternative where students do not qualify for Omni Finance or Premium Credit, we offer monthly spread payments in-house (ITOL Finance) which are interest-free and cover the cost of the course component only. ITOL Finance, therefore, does not finance the cost of exams and manuals. You can however at any time contact the exam booking team and pay for exams and manuals as you need them.
Are exams included in the price?
As stated above, if you have paid in full or been accepted through Omni Finance or Premium Credit, then all exams are included including the cost of the oral exam.
Are manuals included?
Manuals are not needed for this training package, however if you would like to purchase manuals, then you can purchase that through our exam booking team.
Why must I complete my exams before getting a job?
Hiring managers consider qualified job-seekers to be a lower recruitment risk who can hit the ground running and be more productive quickly. You must put yourself in the shoes of a busy recruiting manager to understand why this is always the case.
What recruitment support do you provide?
Once you have completed your exams, you are then supported by our recruitment team. They will provide you with a professional CV review & LinkedIn profile, job seeking advice, interview advice and support you each step of the job seeking process. Our aim is to empower you, so you have all the skills needed to secure interviews, master interviews and land the job you want to get. These are skills for life and can help you at any point in your career when you want to change jobs. You will proactively work with our recruitment team as they support you.
How long do I have to successfully pass my exams?
You must pass all 4 exams and your oral exam within 12 months to qualify for the job/money-back guarantee. The total study hours for the courses varies from person to person but the recommended hours are approximately 120 hours in total. If the job/money-back guarantee is not important to you then you can take up to two years to complete all the exams in this package.
How will I benefit from completing this programme?
A rewarding career enables you to grow and develop. You will harvest what you invest in yourself. After this programme you will have learned new skills and validated this by passing 5 certification exams including the oral exam. This adds value to your CV and opens doors to career opportunities where you can further grow.
How long on average before I can find a new job opportunity?
This depends on how long it will take you to pass your exams. It also depends on your location and the number of opportunities close to you. We aim to ensure you secure a new job opportunity within 12 months of completing your last exam, however on average most students secure a role within 4 months of passing their last exam. Please note, our recruitment support only kicks in once you have passed all your exams as this is when your CV will stand out with your new certifications and skills.
How does your job guarantee work?
In the event that you have passed all 5 certification exams including the oral exam at first attempt within twelve months of registering with us and do not secure a job placement within one year after passing your last exam, we will refund your study fees less the cost of your exams subject to you conducting yourself in a professional manner, accepting reasonable job offers and working proactively with our recruitment team. It is also subject to you being a UK resident for at least 5 years, having a good command of English, paying your study package in full or if you are paying via spread payments, it is subject to you not missing any monthly payments. Our Terms and Conditions / Terms of Learning also apply.
Can I opt out of recruitment services and your job/ money-back guarantee?
Yes, you can opt out of recruitment services and the job/ money-back guarantee. If you do not need these services, the cost of your package will be reduced, however this can only be done prior to registering for this study package.
What is the best study path for me to follow?
The first step is to study the Business Analysis Fundamentals course to give you a solid fundamental knowledge of BA before progressing to the higher-level courses. Then study the BCS Business Analysis Foundation course as this in-depth course will give you a solid foundation level of business analysis, prepare for and take the official exam. Next study the Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice and take the exam. Next study the Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering and take the exam. Next study the Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes and take the exam. Lastly go through the Oral Exam course to prepare for the oral exam with BCS.
What are average study times for each course?
This varies from course to course and from person to person. Foundation courses typically take 20 hours or more to study and prepare for exams. Practitioner courses take 30 hours or more to study and prepare for exams.
I’m already working, can I study around my current job?
Yes, this study and job programme is flexible and designed for career starters and career changers that might be working in jobs that do not align with their career goals.
Can you tailor a study package for me?
Yes, we can tailor a study package for you based on your experience level and taking into consideration studies you have already completed.
If I run out of time, can I renew my training?
You can renew your studies for another year if you need to. You can also add other courses at that time to meet your career requirements. We have a renewals team and a renewals advisor will be in contact as you near the end of your study term.
What if I have other questions?
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