NCI Course Details

This part-time course is for business analysts and those who aspire to work in the role. It is ideal for those currently working as business analysts, internal and external consultants and advisors, managers, team leaders and members of improvement teams.

• Communication Dynamics - Maximise Your Personal Effectiveness
• Management of Change
• Business Systems Analysis

For information on the modules taught on this course view our module descriptors.

The Certificate in Business Analysis is a Special Purpose Award (15 credits) awarded by QQI at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students may transfer to other related level 8 courses subject to normal entry requirements.

Two days per month; Thursday and Friday 09.00 - 17.00.

This is an indicative schedule and is subject to change

Please note that exams can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

Blended – Livestream (online) classes with some campus classes and some in-person exams, scheduled in advance.

See the Certificate in Business Analysis course brochure for an explanation of the learning methods.

This course is open to those working as business analysts, trainee business analysts or individuals with relevant work experience. Applications will be assessed based on relevant experience. Applicants from other areas will be expected to have a primary level 7 degree or proven work experience in the area.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a written application or interview.

All students applying to NCI must have access to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes online and, where relevant, to participate in on-campus learning.

The minimal suitable configuration is:

Processor:

• Intel 7th (or higher) generation processors (Core i-3, ii-5, -7,i-9-7x)
• or AMD Ryzen 3rd generation processors, running at 2.0GHz and above (Intel Atom/Celeron or AMD Athlon/Sempron Processors may cost less, but may not meet your requirements)

Random Access Memory (RAM):
8 GB minimum

Solid State Drive (SSD) Capacity:
256 GB minimum

Wireless Card:
802.11 a/b/g/n compliant with Bluetooth Capability (incompatibilities have been noted with the Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Adapters and software device drivers)

Graphics Card:
Direct X9 or later

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 10 Home/Pro

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Student Laptop Loan Scheme

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

6 months.

The cost of this course is €3,300.
(Fees revised annually)

Price includes 1-year membership of the Irish Computer Society (ICS). 

This course is available at a reduced cost of €2,475 to IFS Skillnet members.