BCS Business Architecture

The BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture is ideal for business analysts, project managers, business change managers, enterprise architects and professionals involved in business transformation.

The Business Architecture course covers essential frameworks, techniques and how business architecture connects with other disciplines.

You’ll explore capability modelling, value streams, value chain analysis, information management and business culture.

Designed for business analysts, project managers, business managers and change specialists, this course helps you grasp the key concepts and techniques of the discipline.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Define the term ‘business architecture’ and explain the objectives for business architecture
• Describe the relationship between business architecture and the data, applications and infrastructure architectures
• Explain the roles involved in business architecture
• Define the key artefacts of a business architecture
• Explain the frameworks for business architecture (as defined in the syllabus)
• Distinguish between the terms capability, competency and capacity
• Describe the components of the OMG motivation model
• Describe an organisation map • Demonstrate the application of the business model canvas
• Distinguish between the three strata for capability definition
• Explain and apply the capability map technique and business capabilities
• Explain and apply value stream analysis and value network analysis
• Demonstrate the application of RACI analysis
• Describe and apply the cultural web
• Define the elements of an information concepts model
• Develop an information concepts model for a given scenario
• Explain and illustrate the relationships between the key artefacts of a business architecture
• Describe the use of business architecture in assessing the impact of and enabling business changes

Day 1:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

• Business architecture domain
• Business architecture frameworks
• Business motivation/organisation view

Day 2:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

• Capability view
• Value/process view

Day 3:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

• People view
• Information view
• Business architecture and business change
• Run through mock exam
• Optional BCS Exam (can be deferred)

The live BCS exam:

• is included as part of the course
• is 90 minutes, closed-book assessment with 40 multiple-choice questions, requiring a pass mark of 26/40, 65%
• can be taken on the final day of the course or deferred to when you feel ready
• is taken from your location
• results are available immediately

Note:

• Candidates whose natural language is not English are eligible for an extra 15 minutes
• Candidates requiring reasonable adjustments due to a disability can also apply for additional time

Comprehensive Learning Resources
All course material is accessed via the Amatis Academy.

Learning Options

• Self-study – Access for 180 days
• Instructor-led – As per self-study, plus the option to request a full-colour printed manual

Materials include:

• Comprehensive course manual
• Knowledge Check after each section
• Solutions are provided for all case study exercises
• 1 Sample* exam papers
• 1 Mock* exam

*Questions and answers are shuffled with each attempt to keep practice sessions fresh.

Accessibility & Additional Resources include:

• Each course is narrated, supporting dyslexic and auditory learners
• Course graphics are adapted for colour-blind accessibility
• Printed colour course manual on request (instructor-led courses only)

Booking the Business Architecture course is quick and easy, go to:

1. Course options
   Select the Online instructor-led tab and course date
   Or
   Online self-study tab
2. Purchase course
   Add selection to cart
   Complete the checkout process

You’ll receive confirmation and access your course material in the online Amatis Academy.

For a quick response: Call +44 (0)1225 836084

The BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis demonstrates a high level of proficiency and offers specialisations in the field of business analysis.

To attain the Advanced Diploma delegates must:

• Have 5 years’ business analysis experience
• Hold the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis
• Hold 4 Professional level certificates in the People, Business and Analytical skills specialisms, see below
• Provide a written submission (£585 + VAT) with evidence demonstrating core and specialist skills and contribution to the BA profession

Candidates must choose from the following specialisms to attain the Advanced International Diploma:

• People Skills (mandatory)
  Stakeholder Engagement
• Business Skills (1 of the following)
  Benefits Planning and Realisation
  Business Analysis Service Delivery
• Analytical Skills (1 of the following)
  Agile Business Analysis
  Data Analysis
  Business Architecture
• One additional module
  Choose one additional module from the Business Skills or Analytical skills specialisms