Commercial Awareness

AssistKD's Commercial Awareness course provides business analysts with a broader understanding of their organisation and the business domain within which their work takes place. During the 2 days delegates are introduced to the various financial, commercial and organisational issues which impact on their role. Key areas include: 

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting, costing and pricing
• Evaluating a financial case
• Organisational behaviour and culture
• Organisational structure and operating models

The course uses a mixture of discussions and group and individual exercises to explore the topic areas and, at the end of each section, test questions help participants prepare for the BCS examination. A comprehensive course manual is provided.

Further details of the course content can be found by clicking here. 

This course thoroughly prepares participants for the BCS Commercial Awareness examination, which is held on the final day of the course. The examination is a one-hour, closed book multiple choice examination tests the participant's knowledge of the Commercial Awareness syllabus. This certificate contributes to the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, as shown below:  

The course takes place over 2 days. Refreshments and lunch are provided free of charge to participants.

 

Day 1 - 09:30 start / 17:00 finish

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting, costing and pricing
• Evaluating a financial case
• Market analysis and competitive advantage

Day 2 - 09:00 start / 17:00 finish

• Market analysis and competitive advantage
• Organisational behaviour and culture
• Working in groups
• Organisational structure
• Operating models
• Examination

The Commercial Awareness training course is delivered by trainers who bring their substantial experience of business analysis within an organisational and commercial context to the programme. Debbie Paul is the Commercial Awareness course director.  Click on the picture to find out more about Debbie.

A comprehensive manual, containing detailed information and providing references for further reading, is provided to each delegate who attends this course