EXIN BCS Business Analysis Foundation (BAF.EN)
Scope
Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business analysis
principles and techniques. Key areas are:
• the role and competencies of a business analyst
• strategy analysis
• business system and business process modelling
• stakeholder analysis
• investigation and modelling techniques
• requirements engineering
• business case development
This certification provides a foundation for the range of specialist BCS modular certificates in the
areas of Business Analysis, IS Consultancy and Business Change. The certification can also be
used as the knowledge-based specialist module for the International Diploma in Business Analysis.
In addition, the certification provides foundation-level Business Analysis knowledge for specialists
in other disciplines, particularly Project Managers and System Developers.
The syllabus is based on the BCS publication Business Analysis, 3rd edition, and it is recommended
that this text is studied by those preparing to take this examination. The headings listed in the
syllabus relate to the relevant chapter headings, section headings and text included in this
publication.
Summary
This certificate covers the range of concepts, approaches and techniques that are applicable to
Business Analysis. Candidates are required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of
these aspects of Business Analy

Target Group
The certificate is relevant to anyone requiring an understanding of Business Analysis including
business analysts, business managers and their staff, business change managers and project
managers.
Requirements for Certification
There are no specific pre-requisites for entry to the examination; however candidates should
possess the appropriate level of knowledge to fulfil the objective shown above.
Accredited training is strongly recommended but is not a pre-requisite.

Examination Details