Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship
QA's Business Analyst apprenticeship enables the apprentice to analyse data and investigate information systems solutions in order to find trends, answer questions, and draw conclusions to improve operational efficiency for your organisation.
Why choose our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship?
Our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship develops learners to investigate information systems solutions and gain the know-how to improve operational efficiency for your organisation.
The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, business analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.
QA’s Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Become a change professional that helps organisations deliver business and digital change successfully
- Regularly investigate and analyse solutions to ensure the right one is chosen
- Experience a flexible learning journey using a blend of learning methodologies, including online learning, practical exercises, video content, coaching and workshops
Overview
Learners benefit from a flexible and blended learning journey, helping them to apply business analysis solutions to a range of real-life scenarios – gaining valuable workplace skills faster.
The typical duration of the Business Analyst Level 4 programme is 15 months, plus a 3-month end-point assessment (EPA). View the modules in order below, including Business Analysis Principles, Business Change, Requirements Engineering, Industry Trends and Gap Analysis, Using Business Process Models, Business Data, and User Acceptance Testing.
Upon completion of the EPA, apprentices will also be provided with membership of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, to help connect, develop and thrive in the technology industry.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- Level 3 Qualification + at least 12 months of work experience* + robust onboarding plan (learner must work in the organisation for 3 months before signing up)
- OR business-related degree eg business, finance, economics, maths, etc.
- OR non-business-related degree + at least 6 months of work experience*
- OR existing staff member with 2+ years of work experience**
*Work experience relates to any valid work experience
**Existing staff work experience should not be in a business analyst role
***Please see the programme guide for full entry requirements
Learner journey
The Business Analyst programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments
Modules | 15 months
- Module 1: Principles of Business Analysis (6 weeks)
- Module 2: Business Change (8 weeks)
- Module 3: Requirements Engineering (10 weeks)
- Module 4: Industry Trends and Gap Analysis (8 weeks)
- Module 5: Using Business Process Models (5 weeks)
- Module 6: Business Data (8 weeks)
- Module 7: User Acceptance Testing (6 weeks)
EPA | 3 months
- Professional Discussion
- Project Proposal with Presentation
Optional certifications
- BCS Foundation Certificate in Digital Business Change
- BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering
IfATE BA4 Qualification Award
You have achieved your qualification.
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
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Business Analyst
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Agile Business Analyst
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Requirements Engineer.
Funding
The Business Analyst programme can be funded using the apprenticeship levy, requiring you to only pay up to 5% of the programme.
The Apprenticeship Levy is a government initiative that provides businesses with dedicated funding for the hiring and training of apprentices. It's an affordable way to bring in new talent and fill digital skills gaps in your organisation.
Tools and technologies learned
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools, including:
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Unified Modeling Language (UML)
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Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)
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Data Modelling
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User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
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SWOT & PESTLE
What our learners say
“Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn’t garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I’m getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky’s the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible, and challenging.”
“I have always had an interest in computer science and becoming a software developer, so this programme has given me a fantastic opportunity to get real-world experience and regular training in this field. For me to be working in an office, alongside senior software developers, absorbing knowledge on a daily basis has been crucial for my own development.”
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