BA BCS Certificate in Organisational Behaviour

Who is this course for

This course is suitable for those who want to obtain the BCS Certificate in Commercial Awareness and learn about the investigation, modelling and improvement of business processes. 

It is suitable for those currently working wholly or partly as Business Analysts who have a specific interest in commercial/financial projects.

Purpose of the course

This course is aimed at individuals who would like to achieve the BCS Certificate in Commercial Awareness, a knowledge-based specialism module for the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.

You will learn how to

Candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Organisational Behaviours in the following areas:

• Organisational Principles including delivering value, structure, budgets, jobs, management and rules.


• Operating models including structures and boundaries.


• Organisational motivation, behaviour and culture


• Group formation, dynamics and networks.


• Principles of financial reporting including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, costing and pricing.


• Project finance including costs and benefits, payback, discounted cash flow and internal rate of return.

Benefits for you as an individual

You will be able to Speak more easily with colleagues from Finance during projects and rely less on colleagues for Financial discipline knowledge. You will be able to understand organisational structure and architecture.

Benefits for your organisation

Delegates will return with a deeper understanding of the application of Business Analysis skills in commercial and financial environments. Gaining finance discipline knowledge will enhance their individual ability to operate as Business Analysts and will improve interaction with Finance staff improving speed and accuracy of work.