Category: Health & Social Care
Level 4
Business Analyst
Apprenticeship
Prepares learners to investigate business needs, analyse processes, define requirements, and support digital and organisational change.
Key apprenticeship information
Apprenticeship Standard:
Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship
Additional Functional Skills:
Level 2 English and maths - 19 yrs and over this is optional
Awarding Organisation:
Highfields AO
Qualification duration:
18 months and 12 weeks End Point Assessment
Who is suitable:
Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Product Owner
Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £900 Levy paying employer contribution - £18,000
Funding value and cost:
About your course
Change is a constant, yet many projects designed to implement change do not achieve their desired outcomes. Successful change means both choosing the right project and implementing the project in the right way.
Business analysis is key to defining the business problem to be solved, recommending solutions, and then defining the requirements of the solution.
Your apprentice will be able to identify problems and business opportunities for your company, develop solutions and assist with the implementation and support of your business change projects across multiple departments.
Why employ a Business Analyst Apprentice?
As well as taking part in off-the-job training, your Business Analyst Apprentice will be a big help in the day to day running of your business. As an apprentice will learn on the job, they can assist with your team’s workload.
This apprenticeship covers the techniques a business analyst needs to support change projects, including root cause analysis, process modelling and analysis, data modelling and user stories. It also explores an agile context and can support a transformation to more agile ways of working.
Who is the program for?
This programme is ideal for business and IT professionals wanting a deeper understanding of business analysis activities and best practice. The scope of the role means they will have some business experience, even if in a related role such as project management.
Roles relating to business analysis, include Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Product Owner, IT Business Analyst, Agile Business Analyst, Digital Business Analyst.
What you will learn
Once completed, Business Analyst Practitioners will have acquired the following knowledge and skills, and will be able to exhibit the following behaviours:
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The definition and the value of Business Analysis – and the role of the Business Analyst.
Approaches to conducting the analysis of both the internal and external industry environment.
How data needs are considered in business improvement.
The purpose and importance of business change impact assessment.
Technology and industry trends across the digital sector – and the opportunities these bring for business improvement and IT solutions.
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Applying appropriate approaches to scoping, planning and performing Business Analysis.
Modelling business processes, using techniques and software tools.
Identify actions required to move from current to future business situation.
Support the development of cost/benefit analysis for proposed business changes.
Present information in a manner appropriate to the audience.
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Act logically, analytically and objectively in a range of situations.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of people.
Be comfortable and confident, interacting with people from technical and non-technical backgrounds.
Work flexibly and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team throughout the full life cycle.
How will your qualification be delivered
Our sector expert staff will support you to achieve the apprenticeship. We have highly skilled and knowledgeable staff with significant experience of working in the industry who will be able to share their experiences and support you. All learning is either on a 1-2-1 basis or small group webinars so you have the best experience possible with Phoenix 4 Training. You will have an eportfolio to gather and store all your evidence to support your apprenticeship.
End Point Assessment
There will be an external assessment at the end of the programme once the apprentice has achieved the ‘gateway’ requirements. This includes achieving the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care and Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (where applicable).
The EPA for the Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care apprenticeship includes
Observation of Practice
Professional Discussion.
The end-point assessment must be completed over a maximum total assessment time of two days, within an EPA period lasting typically for three months after the apprentice has met the EPA gateway requirements.
What you can do next
The Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship is a pathway to progress further within the field of business analysis. This apprenticeship can support career progression towards the following roles:
Junior Business Analyst
Business Analyst
Senior Business Analyst
Lead Business Analyst
Business Analysis Manager
Head of Business Analysis