Qualification Overview

The Business Analysis Qualification is designed to develop business analysts with skills to analyse,

communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information

systems. The competencies attained through this learnership can be ported to other specialisations such as

systems development or systems support.

Business Analysis SAQA ID- 63909 

(NQF 6) MictSETA

8 modules

Fully Online

1 Year 

On achieving this qualification, the learner will have competencies in:

  • Analysing a business scenario;
  • Developing a business case;
  • Controlling user requirement specifications;
  • Developing functional specifications; and
  • Monitoring quality assurance activities through the life cycle of a project.

Pre-requisites / Assumed Learning

Learners accessing this Qualification should be competent in:

  • Communication at NQF level 5
  • Computer Literacy at NQF level 5
  • Grade 12 or equivalent

Further Study Options

Learners completing this qualification may consider further studies in:

  • National Diploma / Bachelors Degree in IT Systems Development or Technical Support

Qualification Accreditations

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  • Theoretical Component:                        
  • Practical Component:                             
  • Contact Sessions:                                
  • Assessments Required:                     
  • Portfolio Required:                              

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Required Qualification Course Credit Composition

Core Component Credits (Compulsory)                                                                                                                                                         80

Fundamental Components Credits (Compulsory)                                                                                                                                      49

Elective Component Credits (Compulsory)                                                                                                                                                   20

TOTAL QUALIFICATION CREDITS                                                                                                                                                                    149

Accredited Unit Standards: Business Analysis (SAQA ID. 63909) - NQF 6

Unit Standard

Unit Standard Title

Credits

Core Component (Compulsory)

Conduct solution assessment and validation

259297

15

Manage and communicate requirements

259278

5

Perform Enterprise Analysis

259257

10

Perform requirements analysis

259277

25

Perform requirements elicitation

259279

15

Plan and monitor the business analysis process

259280

10

CORE CREDITS

80

Unit Standard

Unit Standard Title

Credits

Fundamental Component (Compulsory)

Demonstrate logical problem solving and error detection techniques

115367

8

Investigate implementation options for Information Technology (IT) solutions 

258838

6

Analyse and participate in the design of Information Systems

12979

12

Apply concepts and principles of business ethics in the professional environment

12891

5

Conduct an organisational needs analysis

12138

10

Conduct communication within a business environment

10622

8

Studies and Assessment

Online or Blended

Place of work or Host Company

NA

Yes, Integrated Assessment

Yes

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 Essential Skills for Business Analysis

Business Process Analysis

Detailing Business Data Requirements

Use Case Modelling and Solution Requirements

Developing a Business Analysis Work Plan

Project Management

System Analysis

Fundamentals

Qualification Modules

Fundamental Credits

49

Unit Standard

Unit Standard Title

Credits

Elective Component (Learner to complete a minimum of 11 credits)

Contribute to the implementation, post-implementation review and maintenance of information systems

13066

16

Apply the principles of designing computer system inputs and outputs

115365

7

Elective Credits

72

Demonstrate insight into current global events and their potential impacts on a business sector in South Africa

230072

10

Demonstrate an understanding of change management for computer systems

114044

3

Develop understanding within an organisation about the risks associated with its functioning and contexts

13107

5

Design an organisational structure which supports the achievements of the organisational mandate

252404

13

Promote and uphold strategic leadership in line with Public Sector vision, values, objectives and priorities

243116

10

Manage information technology resources in a municipal finance environment

116360

8