BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis

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1 RETURN FORM TO: BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Professional Certifications First Floor, Block D North Star House North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1FA United Kingdom T +44 (0) E certifications@hq.bcs.org.uk BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis Application Form Application Number Please print your name clearly as this will appear on your certificate Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr etc.) First Name Surname/Last/Family Name Previous Surname (If applicable) Other Given Name(s) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY) For validation purposes Home Address (All written correspondence will be addressed to your home address) Address Country Post Code/ZIP Code Home Telephone Number Mobile Number Address Please ensure you write your address clearly as this may be used to notify you that your results are available Previous Home Address (If you have moved since your last exam please provide the following) Address Country Post Code/ZIP Code Work Address (Optional) Company Name and Address Country Work Telephone Number Post Code/ZIP Code Present Position Advanced Diploma in BA Application Form (ADBA3) Version

2 At least one At least one At least one Modules Gained (please state date passed) An applicant for the Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis must hold the following certifications: 1. A BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis Module Date Passed (DD/MM/YY) BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and, 2. A BCS Professional Certification in each of the Analytical, Business and People Skills subjects and, 3. One additional BCS Professional Certification in either an Analytical or Business Skills subject Analytical Skills (Must hold at least one of the modules below) BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture BCS Professional Certificate in Agile Business Analysis BCS Professional Certificate in Data Analysis Date Passed (DD/MM/YY) Name of Examination Provider BCS Professional Certificate in Advanced Requirements Engineering Business Skills (Must hold at least one of the modules below) BCS Professional Certificate in Benefits Planning and Realisation BCS Professional Certificate in Business Finance Date Passed (DD/MM/YY) Name of Examination Provider People Skills (Must hold at least one of the modules below) BCS Professional Certificate in Stakeholder Engagement Date Passed (DD/MM/YY) Name of Examination Provider BCS Professional Certificate in Team Leadership Version

3 Applicant Number Business analysis experience Applicants are required to describe their business analysis experience across the five stages of the Business Analysis Process Model. The information provided should include the following areas: Years of experience conducting business analysis work Nature of the business analysis work undertaken Specific identification of approaches and techniques used Investigate situation Version

4 Consider perspectives Version

5 Analyse needs Version

6 Evaluate options Version

7 Define requirements Version

8 People skills Applicants should describe their experience in one of the people skills areas: Stakeholder Engagement or Team Leadership. Stakeholder Engagement Applicants are required to provide examples that illustrate their experience of engaging with stakeholders in a range of situations. For example, facilitating workshops, interviewing, negotiations or resolving requirements conflicts. Specific areas to be demonstrated are: Identifying and analysing stakeholders; this should include assessing levels of influence and priority, profiling stakeholders and analysing perspectives. Engaging with stakeholders; this should include building rapport with key stakeholders, developing the stakeholder communication plan, managing expectations and resolving conflicts. Managing stakeholders; this should include challenging views, selling ideas and achieving buy-in. Stakeholder Engagement experience Version

9 Team Leadership Applicants are required to provide examples of team leadership work with less senior colleagues. For example, coaching and mentoring staff, applying leadership styles, influencing colleagues. Specific areas to be demonstrated are: Defining clear learning objectives for individuals in line with organisational goals. Applying a mentoring or coaching approach to support less senior colleagues Techniques and frameworks used when leading a team Approaches used to encourage, monitor and measure performance. Team Leadership experience Version

10 Contribution to Developing and Promoting the Business Analysis Profession Applicants are required to provide evidence of contribution to the development of the business analysis profession and engagement with the wider BA community. This may be in relation to work within the employing organisation or with external organisations. Examples of possible contributions are as follows: Working with professional bodies in a formal capacity (for example, committee member, examiner, reviewer). Written contributions on business analysis topics articles, papers, blogs, book chapters Verbal contributions delivery of presentations or training sessions to colleagues or industry peers Engagement contributions attending forums, seminars or conferences mentoring less senior business analysts Contribution to BA profession/community Version

11 Applicant Declaration (Tick to confirm) I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application is accurate and that I am authorised to disclose it. I accept that I may be contacted to discuss this application and the details provided about my certifications, work experience and engagement with the BA community. Date Note: a minimum of one supporter is required for an application. Supporter/s Declaration Supporter One (Tick to confirm) Signature I hereby certify that, to the best of my/our knowledge the information given in this application is complete and correct. Date Name address Organisation Supporter Two (Tick to confirm) Signature I hereby certify that, to the best of my/our knowledge the information given in this application is complete and correct. Date Name address Organisation Version