BCS Foundation in Organisational Behaviour

The Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour is for people who want to gain a general understanding of the structure, operation and behaviour of organisations, including business and project finance.

It is suitable for business analysts, business managers and anyone working in business change.

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour provides an introduction for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the complex factors which shape the way organisations operate.

It includes the principles of organisational design and operating models, as well as group and individual performance, culture and behaviour.

The certificate will also enable candidates to understand key principles of finance at both business and project level.

No prior qualifications are required to study this course.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Organisational Principles including delivering value, structure, budgets, jobs, management and rules
• Operating models including structures and boundaries
• Organisational motivation, behaviour and culture
• Group formation, dynamics and networks
• Principles of financial reporting including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, costing and pricing
• Project finance including costs and benefits, payback, discounted cash flow and internal rate of return

Instructor-led timetable:

Day 1:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

• Organisational principles
• Operating models

Day 2:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

• Motivation, behaviouir and culture
• Group information

Day 3:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

• Principles of financial reporting
• Project finance
• Run through mock exam
• Optional BCS Exam (can be deferred)

The live BCS exam:

• is included as part of the course
• is a one-hour, 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 of a full-colour printed manual on request

Materials include:

• Comprehensive course manual
• Knowledge Check after each section
• 2 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 Foundation in Organisational Behaviour course is quick and easy, go to:

1. Course options
   Select online self-study tab
   Contact Amatis for on-site training
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.

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