BCS Business Architecture

Learn how to define future business capabilities, operating models and organisational structures that support strategic change.
93% BCS exam pass rate • Free BCS exam included • Delivered by experienced practitioners

This course is designed for professionals responsible for shaping organisational change, improving business performance and aligning transformation initiatives with strategic goals.

It is particularly relevant for Business Analysts, Enterprise Architects, Change Managers, Transformation Leads and senior stakeholders who need a structured approach to understanding how an organisation operates today and how it should evolve in the future.

Business Architecture provides the techniques needed to identify organisational capabilities, assess change impacts and create a clear blueprint for sustainable business improvement.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and value of Business Architecture within modern organisations
  • Analyse business capabilities and identify areas requiring investment or improvement
  • Apply capability maps, value streams and value networks to support strategic decision-making
  • Evaluate organisational structures, culture and information requirements
  • Create and interpret key Business Architecture artefacts
  • Assess the impact of business change and support the development of future operating models
  • Apply recognised Business Architecture techniques in practical workplace scenarios

Business Architecture can be one of the most challenging Professional level certificates. Success requires more than simply understanding the syllabus.

Amatis courses are designed to help delegates build confidence in applying the techniques as well as preparing for the examination.

Benefits include:

  • 93% BCS exam pass rate
  • Delivered by experienced BCS practitioners and examiners
  • Practical exercises based on real-world business scenarios
  • Narrated course materials supporting different learning styles
  • colour-blind accessible graphics and dyslexia-friendly resources
  • Full sample paper and mock examination included
  • 180-day access to course materials
  • Free BCS examination included

Day 1 (09:00 – 17:00)

  • Business Architecture domain
  • Business Architecture frameworks
  • Business motivation and organisational view

Day 2 (09:00 – 17:00)

  • Capability view and capability mapping
  • Value streams and process view

Day 3 (09:00 – 17:00)

  • People view
  • Information view
  • Business Architecture and business change
  • Mock examination preparation
  • Optional BCS examination (may be deferred)

The BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture examination:

  • Is included within the course price
  • Consists of 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Lasts 90 minutes
  • Requires a pass mark of 65% (26/40)
  • Can be taken on the final day of the course or deferred until later
  • Is completed online from the delegate’s location
  • Provides results immediately upon completion

Additional time may be available for candidates whose first language is not English or who require reasonable adjustments.

All course materials are provided through the Amatis Academy.

Delegates receive:

  • Comprehensive course manual
  • Knowledge checks throughout the course
  • Practical exercises and worked solutions
  • Two full sample examination paper
  • One full mock examination
  • Narrated learning content
  • Accessibility-focused learning resources

Instructor-led delegates may also request a printed full-colour course manual.

Choose either the instructor-led or self-study option below and complete the online booking process.

For team bookings, private deliveries or bespoke programmes, contact the Amatis team to discuss requirements and available delivery options.

Business Architecture is one of the Professional level certificates that contributes towards the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis.

Many delegates continue their development by completing additional Professional certificates in areas such as:

  • Agile Business Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Benefits Planning and Realisation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Business Analysis Service Delivery

Combined with the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and relevant experience, these certifications can contribute towards achieving the BCS Advanced International Diploma and demonstrating advanced business analysis capability.

Ideal for Business Analysts, Enterprise Architects, Change Professionals and strategic business leaders.

What you’ll gain

  • Learn how Business Architecture supports strategy execution and organisational change
  • Identify business capabilities needed to achieve future organisational objectives
  • Explore operating models, capability maps and target business architectures
  • Interactive exercises, case studies and knowledge checks
  • Delivered live by experienced BCS practitioners and examiners
  • 24/7 access to course materials for 180 days
  • Sample paper and mock exam included
  • Free BCS exam included
  • 6th – 8th January 2027
    Online instructor-led
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  • 7th – 9th July 2027
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  • 5th – 7th January 2028
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£1,295.00 + VAT

Learn at your own pace

  • Understand the principles of Business Architecture and organisational design
  • Learn how to define and assess business capabilities
  • Explore operating models, capability mapping and strategic alignment
  • Interactive exercises, case studies and knowledge checks
  • 24/7 access to course materials for 180 days
  • Sample paper and mock exam included
  • Free BCS exam included
  • Approximately 20 hours of study

£625.00 + VAT

Who typically attends?

  • Business Analysts
  • Senior Business Analysts
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Change Managers
  • Transformation Leads
  • Strategy Teams
  • IT Consultants

Strengthen strategic planning, capability modelling and business change decision-making across your organisation.

This course helps Business Analysts, Enterprise Architects and change professionals develop a shared approach to understanding how the organisation operates today and how it needs to evolve to achieve future goals.

Looking to build capability across multiple teams? Our Managed Learning Service provides flexible training credits, reporting and structured development pathways that help organisations scale capability with confidence.

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