Summary
We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience as you complete a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprentice. You will support the solution design process.
Annual Wage
£22,000 a year
Training Course
Business Analyst (Level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm. 37 hours a week
Possible Start Date
Monday 28 October
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Positions Available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What You'll Do at Work
Main role / Responsibilities [will include but not be limited to]:
1. Gather, document and analyse business requirements to enable the development of software to support specific projects.
2. Model and document processes to demonstrate opportunities for improvement, and highlight gaps between as-is and to-be.
3. Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders via workshops, interviews and job shadows to understand current working practices and identify problems/opportunities for improvement.
Where You'll Work
St. Marys Court
55 St. Marys Road
Sheffield
S2 4AN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or Training Organisation
QA LIMITED
Your Training Course
Business Analyst (Level 4)
Equal to Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Course Contents
1. Apply appropriate approaches to scope, plan and perform Business Analysis
2. Communicate effectively in a variety of situations with a range of stakeholders
3. Apply a range of structured investigation techniques to a business situation
4. Produce an outline definition of a business situation using an appropriate technique
5. Apply appropriate techniques to identify problems and opportunities within a business situation
6. Support the identification and presentation of proposed actions to stakeholders in order to gain agreement for further analysis activity
7. Apply appropriate techniques to analyse and document options and recommendations for change
8. Elicit process information from stakeholders
9. Model business processes using relevant techniques, standards, notation and software tools
10. Analyse business process models to identify opportunities for improvement
11. Produce models of redesigned business processes
12. Elicit requirements from stakeholders to identify business and user needs
13. Document clear functional and non-functional requirements in line with local standards
14. Analyse documented requirements to remove duplication, conflict and overlap
15. Prioritise requirements using an appropriate prioritisation approach
16. Validate requirements with stakeholders
17. Support the establishment of requirements traceability
18. Elicit business data needs from relevant sources
19. Support the development of simple data models using relevant techniques, standards, notation and software tools
20. Document current business situations to enable gap analysis and decision making
21. Support the development of models of future state business situations
22. Identify key differences between current and future business situations
23. Identify actions required to move from the current to future business situation
24. Define acceptance criteria for business and system changes
25. Support business acceptance of business and system changes
26. Apply relevant techniques to research and identify stakeholders
27. Analyse and document stakeholders' areas of interest and influence
28. Support the development of cost/benefit analysis for proposed business changes
29. Evaluate and document the key impacts on people, process, organisation, technology and information
30. Present information in a manner appropriate to the audience
Your Training Plan
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:
1. Become a change professional that helps organisations deliver business and digital change successfully
2. Regularly investigate and analyse solutions to ensure the right one is chosen
3. Experience a flexible learning journey using a blend of learning methodologies, including online learning, practical exercises, video content, coaching and workshops
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade 4+ (A-C))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Non-judgemental
* Solution focused
About This Company
Elevating Education, Everywhere. We review, evaluate, benchmark and support education services in institutions all over the world. We have the expertise, experience and energy that drives progress and elevates the quality of education for thousands of children and young people.
After This Apprenticeship
There is potential career progression within the Business Analyst role, and as Etio is a small company there are likely to be other opportunities within the organisation over time, but nothing can be guaranteed as it will depend on the individual and their fit for any future opportunities as well as the future growth of the business through new business opportunities.
Company Benefits
* Buy or sell holiday 'MyFlex'
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Reward and Recognition programme
* Employee Referral scheme
* Flexible working
* Online Learning
Ask a Question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
QA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278319.
Apply Now
Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 16 October). When you apply, you'll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship. After signing in, you'll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website. #J-18808-Ljbffr