It's not just what you study; it's also where!

Issued by Faculty Training Institute
Johannesburg, 27 Nov 2015

Recognised as an Institute of Sectoral and Occupational Excellence (ISOE) in the field of Business Analysis by the MICT SETA, FTI prides itself on providing exceptional career and skills-oriented training to the professional knowledge worker.

FTI has recently retired its' landmark DipBA programme and introduced the National Certificate in Business Analysis, a SAQA accredited qualification at Level 6.

After consultation with its' students and the marketplace in general, Faculty Training has recognised the need to add the unique and well respected FTI brand onto this qualification to ensure that students who complete their NCBA through FTI will be able to take advantage of the unique richness and reputation which the FTI brand bestows. Much the same way as an MBA from one institution may carry more weight, credibility and status than that from another, we believe that doing the SAQA accredited NCBA through FTI will carry the added credibility of our unique reputation.

To this end, we are excited to announce the launch of our Advanced Business Analysis Programme, affectionately dubbed the "AdBA" which fully incorporates and also delivers the SAQA National Certificate: Business Analysis (SAQA ID 63909) which will be conferred by the MICT Seta on successful completion of the programme. Having firmly established a reputation among those in the know as a trailblazer over the past two decades with the now retired and highly acknowledged DipBA offering, the AdBA/NCBA seeks to pick up where the DipBA left off. With a pedigree firmly rooted in the learnings and successes of its predecessor, the AdBA promises to deliver everything previously experienced in the legacy programme and more. Increased insight into the subject matter, additional skills transfer and a contemporary and inspired classroom experience championed by FTI's seasoned facilitators make for a unique and unmatched learning experience in the field of business analysis.

The AdBA (NCBA) addresses all of the learning areas and competencies previously covered in FTI's DipBA and is only slightly longer in duration to allow for the preparation of a PoE at the end, to meet the SETA requirements for the National Certificate. Faculty Training Institute is confident that successful delegates on this programme will display the same levels of proficiency and skills application as those who have previously graduated from the institution

With 26 years in the training industry, Faculty Training Institute is recognised as a leading trainer of Business Analysts and other IT professionals countrywide with successful graduates being well respected and in demand across broad sectors of industry. The AdBA is backed by the unsurpassed reputation of Faculty Training Institute which has consistently delivered relevant, focused and contemporary market driven skills programmes. Faculty Training Institute is also an IIBA endorsed education provider and at the end of the FTI AdBA (NCBA) programme, delegates are further encouraged to prepare for and write the CBAP or CCBA exams, administered by the IIBA and thereby gain an internationally recognised and acknowledged certification. For those candidates who follow this route, the AdBA will have provided them with more than the required 21 professional development hours required for certification and would be eligible for the maximum 30 continuing development hours for recertification.

Should previous FTI delegates of the DipBA programme also wish to specifically gain the SETA accredited National Certificate in Business Analysis (NQF 6), they can do this through recognition of their prior learning with FTI's National Certificate in Business Analysis Prior Learning course.

The AdBA is aimed at the experienced and professional BA. Delegates on the programme should have at least two years' working experience with their most recent position being that of Business Analyst and have access to appropriate projects which involve requirements gathering and specification which they can use for course assignments and in the preparation of their PoE's. Click Here For further details

Those who wish to make a career change or have no previous experience in Business Analysis, should consider the entry level "Certificate Programme in Business Analysis", which in combination with FTI's "Applied Programme in Business Analysis" will also lead to the AdBA and thereby, the NCBA. This course pairing provides the novice or aspirant Business Analyst with a route to access and tap into the rich and unique FTI skills transfer process at a pace and in a manner best suited to their experience and knowledge base. However, this learning pathway if successfully completed still imparts the skill sets necessary and the knowledge base required to enter the market as a proficient business analyst practitioner.

For more information on the AdBA (NCBA) or any other of our offerings please visit www.fti.co.za or call 0860 227 337.

Faculty Training Institute

Established in 1989, Faculty Training Institute is a leading provider of training courses and related services to organisations across southern Africa. FTI focuses on skills for the knowledge professional in the domains of business and systems analysis, project and programme management, QA and testing, business, process and information modelling, enterprise architecture and problem-solving, thinking and communication skills. Visit www.fti.co.za.

Faculty Training Institute is an EOH company.

Listed company EOH is the largest ICT services provider in South Africa and provides the technology, knowledge, skills and organisational ability critical to Africa's development and growth. EOH is the largest provider of enterprise applications, technology, outsourcing, cloud and managed services solutions, with over 7 000 people operating from 120 locations in South Africa and with presence in over 15 African countries www.eoh.co.za.

Faculty Training Institute

Faculty Training Institute is a private training company with a specialist focus on providing exceptional career-oriented training courses and support services for professional knowledge workers in the corporate-facing world.

With training facilities in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, it is perfectly equipped to run training courses at its headquarters but can just as easily conduct business on-site at your convenience. It regularly makes use of conference facilities in other city centres where there is a demand for its training services.

Faculty Training Institute - Developing South Africa's human potential

FTI's training courses are intended to equip graduates with the skills and understanding to use technology to unlock business value.

It offers learning programmes in:

* Business and systems analysis;
* Project and programme management;
* Quality assurance and testing;
* Specialist and core skills;
* Coaching and mentoring; and
* Leadership development.

Typical course delegates include business analysts, systems analysts, enterprise architects, project managers and testing specialists. Its value-added services are aimed at facilitating the improvement of capacity in these fields in a company environment.

FTI is passionate about developing human potential and, with more than two decades in the industry, it has the experience and expertise to help you and your company reach new levels of efficiency, performance and success in an ever-changing technological business world.

FTI was wholly acquired by the EOH group in 2012 and forms part of its Human Capital Management division.

Skills Development Portfolio

Qualifications:

FTI offers a range of qualifications in business and systems analysis, project management and system quality assurance and testing to prepare individuals for specific roles. These qualifications are run on a part-time basis over three to six months and are levelled at the multi-skilled professional.

With a focus on particular roles like business analysis, project management and software testing, these courses have a rigorous assessment process involving assignments and examinations. FTI's courses are endorsed by the relevant professional bodies (where appropriate), and are in high demand by more than 300 client organisations.

Short Courses:

We also offer short courses, typically two to five days in duration, that have been crafted to develop specific skills in business areas while focusing on process management and modelling, business and enterprise architecture, creative and systems thinking and leadership development.

Value-added services:

FTI provides coaching and mentoring services such as business analysis, quality assurance, general and project management mentoring as well as change management interventions, competency and other assessments and people development skills like problem solving, technical writing and critical thinking.

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