NQF Level 6 | MICT SETA

Business Analysis

Develop expertise as a business analyst - the vital link between stakeholders, IT solutions, and business requirements. Master requirement analysis, functional specifications, and quality assurance throughout project lifecycles.

149
Credits
18-24
Months
NQF 6
Level
Business analyst working on data analysis

Qualification Overview

The Business Analysis qualification prepares professionals to serve as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and technology solutions. This comprehensive program covers requirement gathering, process analysis, functional specifications, and quality assurance practices essential for successful IT project delivery and business optimization.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

  • Model business boundaries and interpret business environments effectively
  • Develop comprehensive business cases with cost-benefit and risk analysis
  • Compile detailed user requirement specifications using industry methodologies
  • Develop functional specifications that align with business requirements
  • Monitor quality assurance activities throughout project lifecycles
  • Analyze business processes and recommend technology solutions
  • Facilitate stakeholder communication and requirement validation
  • Apply analytical tools and techniques for business improvement

Career Opportunities

This qualification opens doors to analytical and strategic business opportunities including:

Business Analyst
Requirements Analyst
Process Analyst
Systems Analyst
Product Owner
Business Consultant

Core Modules

Module 1: Business Environment Analysis

  • • Business boundary modeling and stakeholder identification
  • • Environmental scanning and competitive analysis
  • • Organizational structure and process mapping
  • • Strategic alignment and business objectives

Module 2: Business Case Development

  • • Cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations
  • • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • • Financial modeling and business justification
  • • Project feasibility and impact analysis

Module 3: Requirements Engineering

  • • User requirement elicitation techniques
  • • Requirements documentation and specification
  • • Stakeholder interview and workshop facilitation
  • • Requirements validation and verification

Module 4: Functional Specification Design

  • • Functional specification development
  • • Use case analysis and scenario modeling
  • • Process flow design and documentation
  • • Technical requirement translation

Module 5: Quality Assurance Management

  • • QA process design and implementation
  • • Test planning and execution oversight
  • • Quality metrics and performance monitoring
  • • Continuous improvement methodologies

Module 6: Business Process Analysis

  • • Process modeling and optimization
  • • Workflow analysis and improvement
  • • Technology solution evaluation
  • • Change management and implementation

Module 7: Stakeholder Communication

  • • Stakeholder mapping and analysis
  • • Communication strategy development
  • • Presentation and reporting techniques
  • • Conflict resolution and negotiation

Qualification Details

SETA MICT SETA
NQF Level Level 6
Credits 149 Credits
Duration 18-24 Months
Delivery Mode Blended Learning
Assessment Competency Based
NLRD ID 63909
Status Legacy Extended
Provider SpecCon

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