BCS Business Architecture

The BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture is ideal for professionals aiming to understand the structure and operation of organisations from a strategic perspective.

This course equips you with the skills to design and implement business architectures that align with organisational goals, helping businesses to improve their agility, efficiency and innovation.

Whether you’re a Business Analyst, Enterprise Architect, or a professional involved in business transformation, this qualification provides you with the frameworks to create sustainable business models and drive long-term success.

In the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture, you’ll explore key aspects of designing and managing a business architecture, including capability modelling, value streams and organisation structures.

You will learn how to assess current architectures and design future states that align with strategic goals.

The course also covers methods to ensure that business processes and resources work cohesively to deliver on organisational objectives.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the expertise to map business capabilities and lead change initiatives that enhance performance and value.

The BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture is available through a range of flexible learning options to suit your schedule.

Whether you prefer to study through online instructor-led business analysis courses, self-study or invite us in to conduct an onsite course, we have a solution for you.

Exams are taken online at your location – results are instantly available.

— Explore Instructor-led course dates

When you enrol in the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture, you’ll receive comprehensive study materials designed to help you succeed.

Self-study — Access to course materials for 180 days via Amatis’ online Academy and the ‘My Amatis’ App
Instructor-led — Access to course materials for 180 days via Amatis’ online Academy and the ‘My Amatis’ App — a full colour printed manual is available on request.

Unique to market:

• The ‘My Amatis’ business analysis training app (Download for iOS or Android) which supports candidates through courses and beyond allows the freedom to learn anywhere, anytime — providing blended learning opportunities
• By using the same case study in all practitioner and professional business analysis courses, the learner can see how different tools & techniques are applied in different business situations

PLUS:

• ONE full 40 question sample exam papers
• ONE full 40 question mock* exam paper

We also offer resources for learners with specific needs, such as those with dyslexia or colour blindness.

*Both sample papers reveal answers to help with exam technique. Answers to mock exams are not revealed by design — this enables candidates to assess their readiness for their exam. The questions and answers on both sample and mock papers reorder themselves each time it’s completed to keep the exam as fresh as possible.

Our Business Architecture training is available with multiple start dates throughout the year, offering flexibility to fit around your schedule — explore course dates.

Whether you’re ready to start immediately or prefer to plan ahead, we offer rolling enrolment so you can begin your Business Analysis training at a time that suits you.

Enrol now and choose from weekday classes or self-paced options to accommodate your learning preferences.

Completing the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture opens up a variety of advanced career paths, such as Business Architect, Senior Business Analyst or Strategy Consultant.

This certification is recognised across multiple industries, including IT, finance, and consulting, as organisations increasingly focus on aligning their structures with strategic goals.

By gaining this qualification, you’ll be well-positioned to lead business transformation initiatives and design architectures that deliver long-term organisational success.

Additionally, this course provides a strong foundation for further professional development in strategic business analysis and enterprise architecture.