Business Analysis & Innovation (Public Sector)

Work-based learning · SCQF Level 8 & 9 · Real public sector projects · Designed for Scotland’s public sector

Who it’s for
Public sector teams modernising services, needing practical BA capability and innovation methods.
What you’ll do
Apply business analysis tools to a live organisational challenge; evidence impact in-work.
Format
Blended cohort learning with practice labs, templates, and coaching. Quarterly start windows.

Why this matters now

Scotland’s public services face rising demand with constrained budgets. Building internal business analysis capability accelerates service redesign, strengthens cases for change, and reduces delivery risk. This programme gives teams the tools, coaching, and confidence to deliver outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

How it works (funding-linked)

1) Register Interest
Complete the short form to reserve a place linked to your organisation.
2) Funding Approval
Participation requires approved funding. We’ll track your status: Not Applied / Applied / Approved.
3) Cohort Confirmation
Once approved, you’ll be allocated to the next start window. We confirm exact dates by email.
4) Start & Deliver Impact
Attend live sessions, use templates on a live project, and evidence ROI for your organisation.

Guarantee: We do not move confirmed dates. If a window fills, you’ll be first-in-line for the next one.

What you’ll learn

  • Core BA tools: problem definition, stakeholder mapping, process analysis, requirements, options appraisal
  • Innovation methods: discovery, prototyping, test-and-learn within public sector governance
  • Business cases: benefits definition, measures, costs, risks, and implementation planning
  • Evidence of practice: apply tools to a live challenge; produce artefacts that stand up to scrutiny
  • Decision-making frameworks and stakeholder engagement across complex services
  • Commercial awareness in public sector analysis and innovation
Register Interest (Funding-Linked) Download Programme Flyer Email Us

By registering interest, you agree that place allocation occurs after funding approval from your organisation.

FAQs

Will my cohort date change?
No. We only confirm dates once funding is approved. Confirmed dates do not move.
How quickly do I start after funding approval?
Typically within the next quarterly start window. If a window is full, you’ll be first for the following one.
Can an organisation reserve multiple places?
Yes. We can allocate multiple approved places to the same cohort or offer a custom cohort if capacity allows.
Last modified: Friday, 29 August 2025, 1:42 PM