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Business Analysis Certified Professional (BACP)

Length 3-4 months
Price NZD 5643.95 exc GST
Inclusions Exam vouchers x2

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Why study this course

Australia and New Zealand are currently seeing a growing demand for business analysts. According to SEEK, job opportunities in the field are set to increase by 23.2% over the next five years.

Business analysts play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy and supporting projects through to completion and monitoring. Our business analysis certification course includes a comprehensive skill set for aspiring business analysts by integrating both technical and non-technical elements. You'll gain essential skills and complete two certifications from BCS, a respected institute within Business Analysis, and globally recognised leader in IT training. Gain the expertise to thrive in this fast-growing profession.

The programme will cover business analysis fundamentals, including requirements gathering, process modelling, and stakeholder management. Throughout the course, you'll get to work with industry-standard applications and you'll also develop hands-on experience with a capstone project that mirrors real-world business challenges, ensuring you are job-ready upon completion.

In this interactive online course, students are guided by experts in the field who mentor them through the entire process, and students have the added advantage of taking the course content at their own pace.

Exams

The course includes vouchers for two exams across two certifications. The exams can be undertaken in-person at a testing centre near you, or in an online proctored environment. Exam fees are included in the cost of the course.

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What you’ll learn

Understand the core concepts of business analysis, including gathering requirements, process modelling, and stakeholder management
Gain a recognised certification that covers key business analysis practices and principles
Master techniques for capturing, documenting, and managing business requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals
Learn to use project management tools such as Jira to manage tasks, track progress, and collaborate effectively in an agile project environment
Develop skills in data cleaning, organising datasets, and creating pivot tables to extract meaningful insights
Learn to create powerful data visualisations, dashboards, and reports using Power BI, enabling clear insight communication to stakeholders
Apply all these skills in a hands-on, real-world project scenario to gain valuable experience demonstrating your ability to solve business challenges

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Who is the course for?

This no-prerequisite business analysis certification program provides a solid foundation for anyone starting their career journey or looking to switch careers as a business analyst.

Course subjects

Business Analysis Foundation

This foundation certification from BCS is your stepping stone for a career path as a business analyst. It equips you with essential knowledge to support successful business change programs and identify and evaluate options for improving business. This industry-recognised certification also boosts your resume, highlights your dedication to the field, and paves the way for advanced credentials.

Requirements Engineering Practitioner

This certification from BCS focuses on the technical aspects of business analysis, such as systematically eliciting, defining, analysing, validating, documenting, and managing requirements. These skills are crucial for Technical Business Analysts who act as intermediaries between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that technical solutions align with business needs.

Business Analysis Practical Skills and Capstone Project

Get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools for project tracking, and leveraging data for visualised business reports, all of which are fundamental technical knowledge and skills, serving as a strong foundation for a career in technical and non-technical business analysis.

Project Management tools: These are widely used and highly valued in the industry for managing projects, tracking progress, and collaborating with teams. You will be able to handle business requirements, manage workflows, and stay on top of project timelines. These are essential skills for any business analyst working in an agile environment.
Data Management: Many organisations see this as one of the most important analysis instruments. You will learn to leverage data and manage large datasets to extract insights. Such skills are vital for turning raw data into actionable business insights.
Data Visualisation: In today’s data-driven world, presenting information in a clear and impactful way is critical. This tool will help you create interactive dashboards and reports that allow stakeholders to easily understand complex data. This can help you stand out in the hiring process.

By undertaking real-world projects, you will develop the practical experience and confidence needed to succeed in a business analyst role, ensuring you are job-ready from day one.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites - even if you are brand new to IT, with the right attitude and appetite to learn, you'll be able to join the course.

You'll need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection.

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