Modelling Business Processes - BCS Practitioner

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Thinking about a career as a Business Analyst or developing your existing business analysis skills?

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes is designed for those who wish to gain an understanding of a range of business process modelling and analysis techniques, know how they are used, and identify when to use them.

The learning in this practitioner certificate explores the context in which modelling techniques are used to improve business processes, examines how modelling occurs at the three levels of the business process hierarchy and considers how change can be managed and implemented.
Upon achievement of the certificate, candidates will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:
1. The context in which business process modelling occurs.
2. How to construct organisational models of business process at the enterprise level.
3. The use of modelling techniques at the event-response level.
4. The use of modelling techniques at the actor-task level.
5. The approaches used for improving business processes.
6. Considerations when managing and implementing change.

This is one of the four courses you need to pass the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
You will be taught by our instructor, Soni, who has over 20 years of experience working as a Business Analyst in Defence, Banking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, and IT.

With self -study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including digital access to the BCS book in Business Analysis, 2 live video support calls with your course trainer, practice exam papers and a series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam.

If you have any questions, please contact us or message us on What'sApp.

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COURSE FEATURES

Study time: 18 hours
Gain Industry Skills
12 months Course Access
Includes the Cost of the BCS exam
Job and Career Support
Tutor Support
Two live video calls with the course trainer
Learn Online - Study at Home or Work
Aligned to SFIAPlus IT Industry Framework
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate
Free 1 year BCS Membership when you pass*
Includes BCS Business Analysis eBook.

*new BCS members.

This course includes 'Pass Assist', a unique package of support to equip learners with knowledge and confidence to pass your BCS exam, including:

Two live video calls with the course trainer to ask questions and understand the course.
Digital access to the BCS Business Analysis Book
Practice exam papers
A series of exam preparation videos (coming soon)
Tutor support - use the discussion forum, email or What’s App to ask questions.

What do I learn in the BCS Requirements Engineering Practitioner Course?

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:

Course Subjects You Learn

1. The Context for Business Processing Modelling:

Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and benefits of business process modelling
Identify the three levels of the business process hierarchy
Explain the importance of the process view versus the functional view of an organisation

2. Modelling at the Enterprise Level:

Interpret the construction of an organisational model of the business process
Explain how the processes on the organisational model support the delivery of the value proposition

3. Modelling at the Event-Response Level:

Interpret the construction of a business process model
Explain why using a standard notation set is important
Apply knowledge to distinguish between modelling business process terms and describe how they
relate to each other
Demonstrate that a task typically involves one person (actor) at one place at one time, and that it is
represented as a single ‘box’ on a process model
Identify the different types of business events
Explain the purpose of process performance measures and the difference between internal
performance measures and customers’ expectations of performance

4. Modelling at the Actor-Task Level:

Construct a task description
Demonstrate an ability to document the steps and business rules within a task

5. Improving Business Processes:

Apply approaches to improving business processes
Show understanding of the need to challenge business rules and assumptions when
improving or automating business processes
Identify the areas of a business process that may contribute to unsatisfactory performance
Explain the need to test processes through use of business scenario analysis
Prepare a gap analysis on a ‘to be’ business process model, in order to identify the functional
requirements that could be supported by an IT solution

6. Managing and Implementing Change:

Describe the considerations of introducing a new process design
Discuss the use of implementation strategies for implementing business change

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Supporting new and the next-generation of analysts

Soni is passionate about the value and importance of business analysis in bridging the gap between business and technology and is excited to champion and support new and next-generation analysts like you.

She has over 20 years’ experience as a business analyst complimented with a MEng degree in Computer Science. In addition, she has experience of project management, enterprise architecture and agile project delivery. Her career as a senior business analyst has involved delivering large digital transformation programmes for both government and corporate organisations in a variety of sectors such as Defence, Banking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, and IT.

If you have any questions about choosing the right course for your career, please contact us.

Who is BCS?

Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.

They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.

Why should I take this course?

This Practitioner professional certification in Modelling Business Processes will help develop your career as it places emphasis on valuable business analysis skills and toolkit to use in practice.

According to the 2023 Salary Guide by Robert Half, the median salary for a business analyst in the U.S. was $95,520.

However, individuals with advanced skills, such as proficiency in business intelligence software or an understanding of data analytics, could earn even more. This demonstrates the potential financial benefits of investing in business analysis training.

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