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Business Analyst with AI

Level 4 apprenticeship

Equip your teams with comprehensive business analysis skills, from process modelling to strategic analysis, enabling them to effectively deliver your digital transformation objectives.

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Overview

With business acumen at its heart, a Kaplan Business Analyst with AI apprenticeship is anything but standard.

Learners develop an extensive skillset in core business analysis, enhanced by expertise in generative AI and its strategic application. This dual focus enables them to leverage AI for data gathering, decision-making, and identifying new opportunities. The direct application of these learned skills ensures employees are highly competent, drive efficiency and deliver a real return on investment.

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Average duration

Up to 15 months, plus 3 month assessment period

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Key skills

This apprenticeship provides your employees with the skills and knowledge to ensure that resources are utilised effectively and efficiently, projects deliver real value, and the organisation remains agile and competitive.

Business analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Data modelling
Data visualisation
Project management
Agile principles

Timetables

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Who it's for

Business analysts are critical for bridging the gap between an organisation's strategic vision and its practical implementation. This apprenticeship is ideal for:

  • New starters with an interest in analysis and problem solving
  • Existing employees moving into Business Analyst roles
  • Teams in department or sector - from IT and finance to HR and operations

How your organisation benefits

The programme combines technical training with real-world application, ensuring learners add value from day one.

Develops analytical skills that improve decision-making

Helps identify inefficiencies and streamline processes

Support career progression and boosts staff retention

Applies learning and measurable impact to your organisation

Eligibility

Regardless of age or prior attainment, anyone can do an apprenticeship provided they’re learning new skills and are employed in England, in a relevant role. Kaplan will support you to assess the job role suitability as part of your application.

To do this apprenticeship employers may specify that candidates must have at least a grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English. If apprentices don't have this level of maths and English, Kaplan offers free resources and support to make sure they develop their understanding and application of the subjects by the end of their apprenticeship.

Apprentices typically have one of the following:

  • 2 A Levels or International Baccalaureate or any other Level 3 qualification such as a BTEC Extended Diploma
  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • 12 months of work experience in the last 24 months if they do not have any other Level 3 qualifications

Learner milestones

This overview outlines the key technical modules and project milestones based on the Business Analyst with AI programme, excluding the supplementary on-demand skills elements.

Months 1-3

Foundations of Business Analysis

With a focus on embracing AI driven insights, months one to three develop a solid grounding in core analytical principles resulting in the Foundations Certificate in Business Analysis.

Key skills:

  • Understanding the BA role and competencies.
  • Awareness of AI tools for data gathering, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making.
  • Techniques for investigation and analysis (interviews, workshops, prototyping, scenarios).
  • Stakeholder engagement and management.
  • Business case fundamentals.
  • Requirements basics (documenting, managing, validating).

Months 3-6

Process and AI Integration

Earn the Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes, focusing on transforming workflows with process intelligence.

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Key skills:

  • Process modelling, analysis, and optimisation.
  • Documenting tasks and evaluating/improving processes.
  • Understanding AI-driven process mining and predictive analytics.
  • Generative AI knowledge, responsible deployment, prompt engineering, and ideation for BA tasks.

Months 6-9

Advanced Requirements and Strategic AI

Achieve the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering with a focus on designing AI ready solutions. Also, complete the Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice, centered on driving AI first transformations. Emphasising strategic analysis to support AI-integrated business change.

Key skills:

  • Eliciting, capturing, prioritising, validating, documenting, analysing, and managing requirements.
  • Understanding AI-ready requirements (data quality, ethics, feedback loops).
  • Identifying AI opportunities and building business cases.
  • Championing data-powered solutions and managing change.
  • Strategic context and stakeholder analysis.
  • Solution identification through business activity analysis and modelling.

Months 9-12

Agile Principles

Gain a solid foundation in Agile, learning how its values and practices can be applied effectively in real-world projects.

Key skills:

  • Understanding Agile history, manifesto, principles, and practical application.
  • Applying Agile frameworks to AI initiatives (sprint planning, continuous improvement).
  • Collaboration within Agile teams.

Months 12-15

EPA Preparation

Apply core BA techniques to a real-world business challenge, demonstrating end-to-end analysis, stakeholder engagement, and solution development within a defined organisational context.

Key skills:

  • Applying end-to-end BA skills in an AI-focused business transformation project.
  • Consolidating knowledge and skills for EPA, including portfolio submission (Gateway Month 16).
  • Demonstrating holistic competence as a Business Analyst with AI understanding in an Agile context.

At a glance

Business Analyst with AI

Level 4 apprenticeship

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Funding options

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Fully-funded

Non levy payer

95% government funded

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Funding options

Levy payer

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Non levy payer

95% government funded

Next steps

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Unrivalled support

Our apprenticeships are uniquely designed to offer unparalleled support for both employers and learners. We provide expert-led, practical training and simulations that build transferable digital skills and instill a growth mindset - essential for effectively leveraging technology.

Support for employers

Clients benefit from comprehensive support to foster trust and collaboration, ensuring a successful apprenticeship experience.

  • Dedicated support

    Named client solutions contact and sector expert tutors ensure personalised guidance and relevant training throughout the apprenticeship journey.

  • Seamless onboarding

    Transparent application process, recruitment assistance for new vacancies, and clear visibility for line managers via learner portfolio dashboards.

  • Work-integrated learning

    Apprentices apply skills directly to your organisation, supported by timely, accurate tracking and real-world experience.

Support for apprentices

Apprentices receive robust support, ensuring they have access to the information and resources needed to succeed in their roles.

  • Comprehensive support

    Regular 1:1s with an industry-experienced Talent Coach, tutor access via email, and year-round Student Services support ensures consistent guidance.

  • Collaborative progress tracking

    Apprenticeship ePortfolio allows for real-time tracking, evidence uploads, communication with coaches, and peer-to-peer learning within a small industry cohort.

  • Practical and applied learning

    Interactive lab environments and work-based projects enable apprentices to contextualise and apply skills directly in the workplace.

Why choose Kaplan?

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Professional qualifications built in

All apprentices gain the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, a recognised industry-standard qualification.

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Future-ready with AI credentials

Every learner receives the GenAIBIZ AI Credential, helping them understand and apply AI in the business world.

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Immersive, hands-on learning

Small, interactive classes support personalised learning, with simulated labs to build and test practical business analysis skills.

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Confident, capable employees

100% of business analyst apprentices report increased confidence applying their skills in the workplace*.

* Taken from the bi-annual survey of learners. Valid as of November 2024.

Hear from our apprentices

My talent coach’s dedication to my growth and development has been invaluable, and I’m fortunate to have her on this journey.

Chloe Auger

Level 3 ICT apprentice at C.I.KNOW

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An apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity if you want to change fields or progress to a different area in your career.

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Monika Wojdasova

Level 3 Data User apprentice at Harris Federation

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Co-created with leaders in their field

Our commitment to excellence is evident in our strategic alliances with best-in-class key partners, bringing decades of leadership and specialist knowledge to every programme. This expertise underpins our rich content and immersive learning labs, driving tangible results.

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