The BCS Commercial Awareness course considers the work of the business analyst in a business change project and the aspects of the organisation that may impact the Business Analyst's role. It considers organisational financial management and the business case for change, including Investment Appraisal and Evaluation of a Financial Case. It examines the organisation's internal and external structures, addressing the principles of organisation structure and behaviour and explores changing organisational boundaries, including different operating models.
See how a Financial Case for investment will be evaluated
Understand how project investment decisions are made using concepts such as net present value and internal rate of return.
Be aware of how an organisation keeps track of internal costs and budgets
Interpret management accounting information used for internal decision-making (incl. budgeting, costing and pricing).
Recognise the external financial reporting obligations of organisations
Appreciate how financial accounting works and the statutory reporting organisations are required to produce.
Analyse the market in which an organisation operates and the competition
Use techniques to look at the market and competition and identify what gives the organisation its competitive advantage.
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Appreciate the behaviour, culture and structure of different organisations
Understand the organisation to determine whether change is either aligned, or in conflict with these characteristics.
Course Overview
The BCS Commercial Awareness course considers the work of the business analyst in a business change project and the aspects of the organisation that may impact the Business Analyst's role. It considers organisational financial management and the business case for change, including Investment Appraisal and Evaluation of a Financial Case. It examines the organisation's internal and external structures, addressing the principles of organisation structure and behaviour and explores changing organisational boundaries, including different operating models.
Commercial Awareness is a Foundation Certificate from the BCS Professional Certifications portfolio (formerly ISEB Certifications). It is also one of an integrated set of courses leading to the widely respected Higher Certificate - the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
Commercial Awareness is a KNOWLEDGE based specialist module of the BCS Business Analysis Diploma.
What's Included?
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In the classroom
Expert Business Analysis trainer
Copies of all presentation slides (exclusive to TCC)
Practical classroom group exercises
Maximum class size of 12
At our training venues
A modern and comfortable training room
Buffet or restaurant lunch and light breakfast selection*
Hot & cold refreshments throughout the day
* Light breakfast selection available on city centre courses in Birmingham and at some London venues (please enquire for further information).
Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Evaluate a financial case, understand costing, pricing and business performance ratios
Understand cash flow forecasting, budgeting and interpret financial accounting documents
Use Porter's Five Forces, Value Chains, the BCG Matrix and Balanced Scorecard
Explain the different management structures and organisational architectures
Define the elements of cultural analysis approaches
Prepare for the BCS Certificate in Commercial Awareness
Who Should Attend?
Those who are likely to become involved in business analysis and require a level of understanding of the business context within which they have to operate, including:
Business Analysts and Systems Analysts
Business Managers
Developers
Project Managers and Team Leaders
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
Course Content
The Business Case for Change
Investment Appraisal
Evaluating a Financial Case
Discounted Cash Flow / Net Present Value
Internal Rate of Return
Budgeting, Costing and Pricing
Cash flow forecasting and management
Fixed and variable costs / direct and indirect costs
Co-developer of the BCS Business Analysis certifications
Co-author of the official BCS book: Business Analysis
Our BCS courses are unique and use training materials exclusive to TCC
Training Business Analysts for over 30 years
High exam pass rates - over 95%
Courses delivered by experienced Business Analysts
FAQs
Will I need to do any homework during the course?
Some evening work is required.
Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?
There are no pre-requisites for the course.
Is there an examination included with this course?
Delegates sit a one-hour multiple choice examination at the end of the course. Successful candidates are awarded the BCS Certificate in Commercial Awareness.
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