SQA Business Analysis & Innovation

Our Business Analysis & Innovation- programme, delivered by the Scotland Excel Academy in partnership with the Improvement Service, has been developed for new or aspiring business analysts.  It is also suitable for other professionals whose role requires business analysis skills.

The programme has a broad scope focusing on the practical application of organisational analysis through to the planning and implementation of findings.  It teaches students about project management and making informed decisions from the information available, and develops an awareness of the commercial aspects of analysis and innovation. Stakeholder management forms a core part of this learning.

The first part of the programme focuses on understanding tools for business analysis and how to apply these, while the second looks at how to develop proposals and make decisions which drive innovation. 

Part 1

• Analysing operations using business analysis tools

Part 2

• Decision making for managers
• Management: organisational innovation 

The programme provides a flexible pathway and students can choose from a range of additional modules to meet their personal development and organisational needs including:

• Planning and implementing change 
• Project management
• Leadership & management
• CIPS practitioner: effective negotiation

All of course components are considered within a local government and public sector context, and follow the Scotland Excel Academy's work-based learning approach of workshops supported by interactive activities through the Academy's online platform.

Successful completion of the course confers two Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) professional qualifications - Analysing organisations using business analysis tools at SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) Level 8, and Decision making and innovation at SCQF Level 9.