Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Working with organisations to improve their information systems.

Course overview

Business analysts are responsible for documenting business problems and user needs, as well as creating solution requirements that align with best practices and are effectively communicated to the intended audience. They manage stakeholder relationships and promote collaboration between business and technical teams. By focusing on benefits and outcomes, business analysts ensure that the right problems are addressed and the appropriate products are developed. They model business processes, facilitate requirement gathering, and coordinate documentation for proposed business and IT changes. Business analysts also analyse the organisation's current situation, identify future needs, and define solutions, often related to digital technology. They interact with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally, including customers, users, suppliers, and senior leaders. Through their analysis and documentation, business analysts contribute to successful business outcomes by implementing new processes, data, and technology solutions.

The learner journey

1. 18 months on-programme – This is when the individual will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours which will support them for their End-Point Assessment. The learner could partake in a combination of activities, such as classroom based sessions, mentoring, shadowing, bespoke resources and off-site visits in order to support their learning and development.

You will be required to spend at least six hours a week on off-the-job training in order to meet the course requirements.

2. Gateway – After the 18 months teaching and learning, you, your training provider and the learner will review the learners journey and decide whether it is the right time for the on-programme assessment.

3. End-Point Assessment – This is when your learner will need to demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, through an on demand knowledge test, a professional discussion, practical observation and business project.

Eligibility

Those with an annual wage bill of less than £3m do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy. Instead, 95% of each apprenticeship is funded by the government whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer to enhance the skills of their employee.

Employers are also be eligible for a £1000 incentive payment if the apprentice is aged 16–18.
Employers with less than 50 employees and where the apprentice is aged 16–18, the government will fund 100% of the apprentice and are eligible for a £1000 incentive payment.
Employers with those aged 19+ the government will continue to fund 95% of the apprenticeship programme whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer.

Businesses can manage this through the Apprenticeship Service online account.