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BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course Outline

Domain 1: Business Change Principles

Module 1: Degrees of Business Change

  • Venkatraman’s Business Transformation Model
    • Evolutionary
    • Revolutionary

Module 2: Business Change Lifecycle

  • Stages of Business Change Lifecycle

Domain 2:  Business Alignment

Module 3: Aspects Specific to an Organisation for Aligning Business Change

  • External Environment
  • Enterprise Architecture

Module 4: Process and Techniques Used to Develop a SWOT Analysis

  • Introduction
  • Techniques to Analyse the External Environment

Module 5: Frameworks for Analysing Organisational Culture

  • Handy’s Model of Organisational Culture
  • Cultural Web

Module 6: Hofstede’s Dimensions of National Culture

  • Describe Hofstede’s Dimensions of National Culture

Module 7: Balanced Scorecard, Critical Success Factors (CSF), and Key

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Critical Success Factors

Domain 3: Business Improvement Definition

Module 8: Investigation Techniques

  • Interviews
  • Observation
  • Workshops
  • Scenarios
  • Surveys
  • Document Analysis

Module 9: Techniques to Analyse the Root Causes of Problems

  • Fishbone
  • Mind Maps
  • Rich Pictures

Module 10: Identify Categories of Stakeholder

  • Introduction
  • Stakeholder Wheel
  • Types of Stakeholders

Module 11: Techniques to Analyse and Manage Stakeholders

  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Power/Interest Grid
  • CATWOE
  • RACI Chart

Module 12: Gap Analysis Process, Comparing Existing, and Target States

  • Gap Analysis
  • Identify the Current Situation
  • Set S.M.A.R.T Goals
  • Analyse Gaps
  • Establish a Plan to Close Existing Gaps

Module 13: Process for Evaluating Options

  • Identifying Options
  • Evaluating Feasibility

Module 14: Contents and Structure of a Business Case

  • Background and Objectives
  • Categories of Costs and Benefits
  • Impact Assessment
  • Risk Assessment

Module 15: Distinguish Between Investment Appraisal Techniques

  • Payback
  • Discounted Cash Flow
  • Internal Rate of Return

Module 16: Distinguish Between the Change Programme and the Change Project

  • Change Programme Vs Change Project

Module 17: Requirements

  • Overview
  • Types of Requirement
  • Scope of the Selected Option: Use Case Diagrams

Domain 4: Business Change Design and Development

Module 18: POPIT

  • People
  • Organisation
  • Process
  • Information
  • Technology

Module 19: Testing in the Business Change Process

  • V Model

Domain 5: Business Change Implementation

Module 20: Business Readiness Assessment

  • Force Field Analysis
  • Kotter Approach to Change

Module 21: Process for Implementing the Solution

  • Implementation Approaches
  • Lewin’s Model of Organisational Change

Module 22: Responses to Change

  • Emotional Impact of Changes: SARAH Model
  • Conscious Competence Learning Model

Module 23: Purpose of Post-implementation Review

  • Post-Implementation Review

Domain 6: Benefits Management and Realisation

Module 24: Benefits Management Process/Lifecycle

  • Benefits Management Process/Lifecycle Overview

Module 25: Benefits Categories

  • Financial
  • Quantifiable
  • Measurable
  • Observable

Module 26: Role of the Benefit Owner

  • Introduction
  • Contents of the Benefits Plan
  • Purpose, Conduct, and Outcomes of a Benefits Review

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Who should attend this BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course?

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course is designed for individuals involved in or impacted by Organisational Change initiatives.

A few of the professionals who will benefit from this course are:

  • Change Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • Business Managers and Team Leaders
  • IT Professionals
  • HR Professionals
  • Operational Managers
  • Strategy Developers

Prerequisites of the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course has no strict prerequisites. However, a foundational understanding of business operations and organisational change can be advantageous.

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course Overview

Business Change is the process of transforming an organisation from its current state to its desired state. There are several factors that can drive it, including new technologies, changing customer needs, or regulatory compliance. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change provides an in-depth overview of the key principles and practices involved in managing Business Change effectively.

Business Change is a critical component of organisational success. By effectively managing business change, organisations can improve their efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change is ideal for professionals who want to gain the skills and knowledge they need to lead and support Business Change initiatives. This includes professionals in roles such as Business Analysts, Project Managers, Change Managers, and anyone else involved in the planning and implementation of change.

This comprehensive 2-day Business Analysis Certification will provide delegates with a solid understanding of the business change lifecycle, from identifying and analysing business needs to developing and implementing change solutions. Delegates will also learn how to manage stakeholders and risks throughout the change process. With the help of lectures, discussions, and case studies, delegates will gain the practical skills they need to apply business change principles to real-world scenarios.

Course Objectives

  • To provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in Business Change
  • To equip learners with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute effectively to change initiatives within their organisations
  • To foster an understanding of how to align Business Change initiatives with organisational objectives
  • To develop the ability to analyse the current state of the organisation and identify areas for change
  • To enhance communication and stakeholder engagement skills to support successful change implementation

Upon completing this Business Analysis Course, delegates will receive the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change. This internationally recognised qualification will demonstrate their proficiency in Business Change principles and practices and enhance their career prospects.

 

 

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What’s included in the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Course?

  • BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack 

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Exam Information

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change Examination assesses participants' understanding of foundational principles and practices related to business change management. The format of the exam is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Total Marks: 40 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 65%, or 26/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes 
  • Open Book/Closed Book: Closed book

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