
Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship
Equip your organisation with essential skills to boost operational efficiency, solve problems, and ensure successful implementation of solutions that meet business needs.
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Why choose our Business Analyst programme?
Business Analysts align goals with actionable solutions
This programme develops professionals who can analyse, model, and improve business processes – driving transformation through evidence-based decision-making.
- Enhance business performance
- Boost cross-team collaboration
- Optimise processes and systems

Overview
- Details of standard: Business Analyst
- Level: 4
- Total cost: £18,000
- Programme duration: 18 months
- Live instructor sessions: 14 days
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this programme are one of the following:
- A Level 3 qualification plus 12+ months of work experience
- A business-related degree (e.g. business, finance, economics, maths)
- A non-business-related degree plus 6+ months of work experience
- Existing staff with 2+ years of relevant work experience
Learner Journey
The Business Analyst programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, well being, and readiness for assessments.
Modules | 15 months
Module 1: Introduction to Business Analysis (4 weeks)
Module 2: Principles of Business Analysis (6 weeks)
Module 3: Business Change (8 weeks)
Module 4: Requirements Engineering (10 weeks)
Module 5: Industry Trends and Gap Analysis (8 weeks)
Module 6: Using Business Process Models (5 weeks)
Module 7: Business Data (8 weeks)
Module 8: User Acceptance Testing (6 weeks)
EPA | 3 months
Professional discussion
Project proposal with presentation
Optional certifications
BCS Foundation Certificate in Digital Business Change
BCS Certification in Requirements Engineering
IfATE BA4 qualification awarded
You have achieved your qualification.
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- Business Analyst
- Change Analyst
- Requirements Analyst
- Digital Transformation Analyst
Funding
There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through your employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme is £18,000. Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.
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Tools and technologies
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools and technologies, including:
- Modelling languages: UML, BPMN
- Software tools: Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, IBM Blueworks Live, Draw.io
- Data analysis: Power BI, Microsoft Excel
- Project management: JIRA, Trello, Monday.com
- Testing: UAT frameworks
- Strategic analysis: SWOT, PESTLE
Digital by Design
Our market-leading approach accelerates skill development and achievement through our Discover, Practise, Apply methodology, ensuring that both learners and employers are fully supported throughout their programme.
Discover
Leveraging QA’s learning platform, learners follow a development path focused on their job role.
Practise
Learners come together for instructor-led training sessions, practising their skills through hands-on labs and sandboxes in a safe environment.
Apply
These learnings are applied through work-based activities at key and sequenced stages, supported by Digital Learning Consultants.
Downloads
Download programme guideWhat our learners say
“Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn’t garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I’m getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky’s the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible, and challenging.”
“I have always had an interest in computer science and becoming a software developer, so this programme has given me a fantastic opportunity to get real-world experience and regular training in this field. For me to be working in an office, alongside senior software developers, absorbing knowledge on a daily basis has been crucial for my own development.”

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