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Your new career in Business Analysis starts here.

With our unrivalled job guarantee programme, we’ll get you qualified and placed into a new role - or refund 100% of your course fees.

  • Get qualified with in-demand Business Analysis skills
  • We'll support you every step of the way to your new role
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Overview

Fast-track your career

Our Business Analysis Traineeship gets you job-ready in just a few months, through our proven 5-step training path.

Study on your terms

Study 100% online with the flexibility to learn around your lifestyle - ideal for full-time, part-time, or unemployed learners.

High earning potential

Entry-level Business Analysis roles typically start at around £30K, increasing to £50K+ within just a few years.

We get you hired

Our expert recruitment team works only with our graduates to secure your dream role through our UK-wide partnerships.

100% money back guarantee

If you don't receive a job offer within 12 weeks of completing your studies, we will refund 100% of your course fees.

Programme outline

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Step 1

Course

Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry-recognised Business Analysis courses through an online portal you can study from home. Video tutorials, presentations, quizzes and practical exercises help you build a strong understanding of core Business Analysis concepts before moving into hands-on work.

  • Study online around work, family or existing commitments
  • Build knowledge of the Business Analysis role, project environments and business change
  • Use quizzes and exercises to prepare for the practical stages
Business Analysis foundations
Build your BA foundations.
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Step 2

Practical Labs

Gain hands-on experience using the tools, techniques and methodologies used by professional Business Analysts in real workplace environments. Scenario-based labs help you apply your course knowledge to practical business situations and build confidence with real BA responsibilities.

  • Gather and document requirements from business scenarios
  • Analyse processes and create workflow diagrams
  • Support business change using industry-standard BA techniques
Requirements and stakeholder analysis
Turn business needs into clear requirements.
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Step 3

Projects

Bring together everything you have learned by completing end-to-end Business Analysis projects based on real workplace scenarios. You will create portfolio-ready deliverables that show employers how you identify problems, gather requirements, analyse processes and recommend effective solutions.

  • Complete practical projects based on realistic business problems
  • Create deliverables that demonstrate job-ready BA skills
  • Build portfolio evidence that helps you stand out from theory-only candidates
Process Agile and data skills
Connect processes, teams and data.
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Step 4

Exam

Once you have completed your training and practical project work, you will prepare to sit the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Business Analysis Foundation exam. This industry-recognised certification demonstrates your understanding of Business Analysis principles, methodologies, stakeholder engagement and business improvement techniques.

  • Prepare for the official BCS Business Analysis Foundation exam
  • Use revision materials and mock assessments to build confidence
  • Validate your BA knowledge with an employer-recognised certification
Business Analysis capstone project
Create portfolio evidence employers can discuss.
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Step 5

Recruitment support and first Business Analyst role

Work with a dedicated Recruitment Mentor who will tailor your CV, prepare you for interviews and help source suitable Business Analysis roles.

  • Professional IT CV rewrite
  • Interview preparation and guidance
  • Access to partner employers and local companies
Step 5 Business Analysis job placement
Support designed to get you hired.

Programme outline

The Business Analysis Traineeship is structured around six units covering foundations, requirements, process modelling, stakeholder communication, Agile, data skills and professional practice.

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Unit 1: BA Foundations

Build a clear understanding of the Business Analyst role, business change, investigation techniques and the core language used to connect business needs with workable solutions.

Module 1

Introduction to Business Analysis

The BA role, responsibilities, methodologies, career paths and BABOK knowledge areas.

Module 2

The Business Analysis Process

BA lifecycle, enterprise analysis, requirements planning, elicitation, collaboration and solution evaluation.

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Unit 2: Requirements Engineering

Learn how to gather, analyse, document and manage requirements so delivery teams understand what the business needs and how success will be measured.

Module 3

Requirements Elicitation

Interviews, workshops, observation, surveys and stakeholder elicitation practice.

Module 4

Requirements Analysis

Functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, use cases, MoSCoW and traceability.

Module 5

Requirements Documentation

BRDs, SRS documents, user story mapping, acceptance criteria and sign-off packs.

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Unit 3: Process Modeling

Use process mapping and modelling techniques to understand current ways of working, identify gaps and communicate improvement opportunities clearly.

Module 6

Business Process Modeling

BPMN 2.0, swimlanes, pools, events, activities, gateways and process documentation.

Module 7

Process Analysis & Improvement

Current/future-state analysis, gap analysis, root-cause analysis, Lean and improvement proposals.

Module 8

Data Modeling Basics

ERDs, data dictionaries, conceptual/logical models, database fundamentals and data flows.

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Unit 4: Stakeholder & Communication

Develop the communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills needed to keep analysis aligned across business and technical teams.

Module 9

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder identification, power/interest analysis, conflict management, relationships and influence.

Module 10

Communication & Facilitation

Workshops, stakeholder presentations, difficult conversations and written BA communication.

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Unit 5: Agile & Data Skills

Understand Agile Business Analysis, user stories, backlog refinement, SQL basics and how data can support better business recommendations.

Module 11

Agile Business Analysis

BA work in Agile teams, stories, epics, backlog refinement, sprint planning and Product Owner collaboration.

Module 12

SQL for Business Analysts

SQL fundamentals, SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, aggregations, grouping, subqueries and validation queries.

Module 13

Data Analysis & Visualisation

Excel, pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, visualisation principles and presenting data insights.

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Unit 6: Professional Practice & Capstone

Bring your learning together through professional practice and capstone work that demonstrates your ability to identify problems, gather requirements and recommend effective solutions.

Module 14

Solution Assessment

Solution options, feasibility, cost-benefit, risk, vendor assessment and recommendations.

Module 15

BA Tools & Techniques

JIRA, Confluence, wireframing, collaboration tools and requirements management techniques.

Module 16

Capstone Project

End-to-end BA deliverables, solution design, stakeholder presentation, portfolio work and exam preparation.

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Recruitment support

Your recruitment roadmap

Open each stage to review exactly what support is included.

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CV review

Our CV review service ensures you make a strong first impression from the outset. Your CV will be professionally rewritten and tailored specifically for the Business Analysis industry, highlighting your new skills, certifications, and transferable experience. We focus on aligning your CV with what employers are actively looking for, helping you stand out. The result is a targeted CV that significantly improves your chances of securing interviews and progressing through the recruitment process quickly.

  • CV structure optimisation
  • Skills and certifications focus
  • Experience framing for career changers
  • Recruiter-focused profile
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Consultation

The consultation sets the foundation for a successful start to your recruitment journey. You will begin with a dedicated consultation to understand your goals and experience, allowing us to identify the most suitable Business Analysis roles for you. From there, we create a clear, structured recruitment plan, ensuring your applications are targeted, relevant, and competitive, giving you the best possible chance of securing your first role quickly and confidently.

  • One-to-one consultation
  • Role suitability guidance
  • Structured recruitment plan
  • Targeted application strategy
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Job search and interview preparation

Our job placement support is designed to connect you with the right opportunities quickly and effectively. Your dedicated Recruitment Mentor will actively source suitable Business Analysis roles through our network of partner employers and companies hiring in your area. Alongside this, you will receive comprehensive interview preparation and proven techniques, ensuring you feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed throughout the hiring process.

  • Targeted job search
  • Referrals submitted to partner employer
  • Interview preparation
  • Job offer negotiation support
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Placement

After successfully progressing through the interview process, you will begin your new career in Business Analysis with an average starting salary of around £30,000. This is where you will start gaining real-world commercial experience, building your confidence within a professional business change environment, and progressing up the career ladder.

Below are just some examples of the types of Business Analysis opportunities our trainees can progress into after completing the programme and securing their first role.

Prospective Role

Junior Business Analyst

A practical, project-led role focused on understanding business needs, shaping requirements and helping teams deliver effective solutions.

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As a Junior Business Analyst, you may work across business change, systems improvement and delivery support depending on the employer and role. Your work can include gathering requirements, mapping processes, analysing data, supporting workshops and helping teams validate solutions.

The role requires problem-solving, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members.

  • Gather, clarify and document business requirements.
  • Map processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Use your analysis project work to demonstrate practical Business Analysis ability to employers.
  • Support testing, solution assessment and change readiness.
  • Collaborate with delivery teams, project managers and stakeholders.
  • Average starting salary of £30,000

Organisations our students have gone on to work with

Lloyds Bank Barclays BT Fujitsu NHS Getronics

Money back guarantee

We've got you covered. Under our job guarantee, we'll place you into a Business Analysis role within 12 weeks of completing your Traineeship, within 20 miles of your home and with an average starting salary of £30,000. If we're unable to do so, we'll refund all your course fees within 10 working days - no hassle, no questions.

Job Location

Secure a role close to home. We guarantee job opportunities within 20 miles, so you will not need to relocate.

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Salary

Step into a high-paying career, with our graduates earning £30,000+ on average in their first role.

Timeline

After completing your training, we have a 12-week recruitment window to secure your new role.

Money back protection

No job? No risk. If we cannot get you into a role within 12 weeks, your course fees will be refunded within 10 days.

100% commitment to your future

We're committed to helping you launch a successful career - or your money back.

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FAQs

Straightforward answers to the questions most people ask before starting a Business Analysis career-change route.

Can I start Business Analysis with no experience?
Yes. The Business Analysis Traineeship is built for beginners and career changers. You start with BA foundations before progressing into requirements, process modelling, stakeholder management, Agile, SQL, data analysis and practical project work.
How long does the Business Analysis Traineeship take to complete?
The programme is flexible and typically takes around 6-8 months depending on your pace. Because the training is online, you can study alongside work or other commitments.
Is this programme fully online?
Yes. The training, learning materials and practical tasks are delivered online so you can learn from anywhere with flexibility around your schedule.
Do I create a Business Analysis portfolio?
Yes. Your practical work gives you evidence to discuss with employers, including requirements, process, data and solution-assessment examples from realistic scenarios.
Will I get official qualifications?
Yes. Throughout the traineeship, you will work towards achieving the official BCS Business Analysis qualifications, which are industry-recognised certifications highly valued by employers.
What roles can I progress into after completing the Traineeship?

Most learners target an entry-level Business Analysis role first, then build commercial experience before progressing further.

  • Junior Business Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Requirements Analyst
  • PMO Analyst
  • Project Support Officer
How can you offer a Job Guarantee?
We have built long-standing partnerships with UK employers who return to us time and time again to hire our trainees. With over 5,000 successful placements in the last 10 years, our process is proven to deliver results.
What happens if I do not get a job after completing the Traineeship?
In the unlikely event that the placement terms are not met, your Traineeship is covered by our money-back guarantee, giving you added confidence and reducing financial risk when getting started.

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What’s included

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Course i Structured online training designed to build the core knowledge and practical skills needed to start a career in BA.
Projects i Practical BA case studies and project work help you apply requirements, process and stakeholder techniques.
Exam i Industry-recognised certification exams and preparation support included to help validate your skills and knowledge.
Tutor i Dedicated tutor support throughout your training to guide you every step of the way.
Job or Money-back guarantee i If you meet the published placement terms and we do not place you into a role, your course fees are refunded through our money-back guarantee.
Higher Starting Salary i Premium+ includes a £3K higher starting salary when you move into a Business Analysis role
Practitioner Exam i Premium+ includes the Business Analysis Practitioner Exam fee
One-to-one Mock Interviews i Personalised mock interview sessions with industry professionals to build confidence and improve performance.
TOTUM Student Card i Premium+ includes a TOTUM student card

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