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Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Overview

This pathway is ideal for professionals looking to develop their Business Analysis skills and contribute to organisational improvement. Learners will develop practical knowledge in investigating business problems, analysing information, stakeholder engagement, process modelling and requirements, equipping them to identify solutions, support effective change and progress their careers in Business Analysis.

Who Is This Apprenticeship For?

This apprenticeship is ideal for professionals looking to develop their Business Analysis capability and make a greater impact within their organisation. It is suited to individuals who want to build their skills in investigating business problems, analysing information, engaging with stakeholders and identifying opportunities for improvement. Learners will apply their knowledge directly to real workplace challenges while developing a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification.

Learners Will

  • Develop practical Business Analysis skills through digital learning, workshops, coaching and workplace activities
  • Learn how to investigate business problems, analyse information and identify solutions
  • Develop skills in stakeholder engagement, process modelling and requirements elicitation
  • Apply their learning to real workplace projects and organisational challenges
  • Build a portfolio of evidence throughout the apprenticeship
  • Receive one-to-one coaching every 4–6 weeks and regular progress reviews
  • Develop the skills to support effective change and make evidence-based recommendations

What You Will Achieve

Received upon completion of the apprenticeship:

  1. Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard
  2. Recognised Level 4 qualification
  3. Portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills and behaviours
  4. Practical workplace Business Analysis experience
  5. Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
 

Behaviours developed include:

  • Business Analysis and investigative techniques
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Process modelling and requirements elicitation
  • Data analysis and process improvement
  • Change management and benefits realisation
  • Problem solving and evidence-based decision-making

Key Themes

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Business Analyst role, value and context
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Business change and investigative techniques
  • Requirements elicitation
Process, Data & Improvement
Process, Data & Improvement
  • Process modelling and redesign
  • Data analysis and modelling
  • Change impact assessment
  • Requirements validation
  • Process improvement
Change, Recommendations & Workplace Application
Change, Recommendations & Workplace Application
  • Evaluating options and making recommendations
  • Change management and benefits realisation
  • Workplace projects
  • Portfolio development and EPA preparation

The Apprenticeship Journey

This apprenticeship follows a blended learning approach, combining digital learning, live virtual workshops, one-to-one coaching, practical activities and workplace projects. Learners will Discover, Practise and Apply their knowledge and skills, putting their learning into practice through real organisational challenges.

Learners will receive regular progress reviews and one-to-one coaching every 4–6 weeks, while building an e-portfolio of evidence throughout the programme. The apprenticeship includes 6 hours of off-the-job learning per week, giving learners dedicated time to develop their knowledge, complete activities and apply their learning in the workplace.

End Point Assessment (EPA)

The apprenticeship is completed through an End Point Assessment designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours learners have developed throughout the programme.

  1. Portfolio of Evidence: Learners build a portfolio demonstrating their knowledge, skills and behaviours through their workplace experience.
  2. Professional Discussion: Learners discuss their experience and demonstrate their understanding with an independent assessor.
  3. Project Report and Presentation: Learners complete a 3,500-word project report and deliver a professional presentation based on their workplace project.

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