Business Analyst
Level 4
Business Analyst Level 4 Overview
The Level 4 Business Analyst programme provides a comprehensive framework for identifying business needs and facilitating data-driven change. By mastering the Business Analyst Lifecycle, you will learn to navigate the organisational context, using Strategy Analysis and benchmarking to align tactical improvements with overarching corporate goals. You will develop expert proficiency in investigation techniques and stakeholder management to elicit requirements, subsequently utilising Business Process Modelling and gap analysis to architect robust “To-Be” Designs. Through the rigour of Requirements Engineering and the development of compelling business cases, you will ensure that proposed system models are not only technically viable but also deliver measurable benefit realisation through rigorous acceptance testing.
Modules covered in the programme:
- The Business Analyst Lifecycle & Organisational Context
- Strategy Analysis & Benchmarking
- Investigation Techniques & Interviews
- Stakeholder Analysis & Management
- Gap Analysis & “To-Be” Design
- Business Process Modelling
- Requirements Engineering & Documentation
- Modelling Business Systems
- Developing the Business Case
- Acceptance Testing & Benefit Realisation
Business Analyst Apprenticeship is ideal for:
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Operations Managers
- IT Analysts
- Systems Analysts
- Change Managers
The End Point Assessment Process
End Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Level 4 Business Analyst is designed to test your ability to apply analysis techniques to real-world business problems. It focuses on your competence in identifying requirements, modelling processes, and delivering a viable business case.
The assessment is typically comprised of two core components:
- Project Proposal with Presentation and Questioning
This is a significant piece of work that demonstrates your ability to manage a
business analysis task from start to finish. The Project Proposal: You will produce a detailed report of approximately 5,000 words. This isn’t just a summary; it’s a proposal for a project with a real business application (e.g., redesigning a customer onboarding process or proposing a new digital solution). Structure: Your proposal must include the project scope, activity plan, research and findings (using investigation techniques), and clear recommendations. The Presentation: You will deliver a 15-minute presentation to an Independent Assessor, highlighting the main aspects of your project and its expected benefits.
Questioning: Following the presentation, you will undergo 30–35 minutes of Q & A to explore your understanding and the methodology you used. - Professional Discussion (Underpinned by Portfolio)
This assessment is a formal, structured conversation between you and the assessor. The Portfolio: Throughout your apprenticeship, you will have collected evidence of your work (e.g., process maps, stakeholder maps, and requirement logs). While the portfolio itself isn’t & “marked”, it serves as the evidence base for the discussion. The Discussion: This lasts approximately 60 minutes. The assessor will ask at least 10 open questions designed to enable you to demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) you’ve developed. a proposal for a project that has a real business application (e.g., redesigning a customer onboarding process or proposing a new digital solution).