1. What is BCS?

BCS stands for British Computer Society, The Chartered Institute for IT has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS ensures that the digital journey is safe and positive for everyone, by raising standards of competence and conduct across the IT industry and tackling the ethical challenges face along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries .As a charity with a royal charter, their aim is to lead the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.

2. Can you list me the BCS certifications for which the training is provided at Fhyzics?

Fhyzics offers professional certifications from APICS, USA; BCS, UK; CIPS, UK; IIBA, Canada; IREB, Germany and PDMA, USA. Regarding BCS Certifications, Fhyzics provides training for

•  Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
•  Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
•  Foundation Certificate in User Experience
•  Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy

3. what is Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy?

The Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy is designed to Develop your understanding of the skills and techniques that today's IT consultants need, including organisational politics and managing clients. This certification is suitable for those who have well-developed technical or business skills and need to operate in a consultative role, providing expert guidance to internal and external clients. By doing this certification you will gain a broad understanding of the skills and techniques that today’s IT consultants need.

4. Define the role of the consultant and identify different consultancy models.

• Appreciate and describe client issues and their business context.
• Navigate the political landscape that a consultant operates.
• Define the generic consultancy assignment life cycle.
• Plan and manage client relationships over the consultancy life cycle.
• Scope, propose and contract consultancy assignments.
• Structure, plan and control consultancy assignments.
• Deal with difficult client issues.
• Apply a range of best practice consultancy techniques.
• Appreciate different personalities and respond appropriately to client behaviours.
• Problem solve and communication clearly and consistently.
• Take responsibility for personal time management.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills specific to consultants.
• Understand the importance of innovative and creative thinking.
• Apply quality control and measurement within consultancy assignments.

5. Am I eligible to appear for the Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy offered by BCS, UK?

Yes, you are eligible to appear as there are no entry requirements for this certification.

6. What is the eligibility of the examination?

There are no specific pre-requisites for entry to the examination. Accredited training is strongly recommended but it is not a pre-requisite. Ideally candidates should have at least three years’ experience or recognised qualifications in the discipline in which they plan to provide consultancy.

7. Who is it for?

Those who have well-developed technical or business skills and need to operate in a consultative role, providing expert guidance to internal and external clients can pursue this Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy.

8. What will I learn out of doing BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy?

After completing your BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy You’ll gain a broad understanding of business consulting, including:

• Appreciate and describe client issues and their business context.
• Navigate the political landscape that a consultant operates.
• Define the generic consultancy assignment life cycle.
• Plan and manage client relationships over the consultancy life cycle.
• Scope, propose and contract consultancy assignments.
• Structure, plan and control consultancy assignments.
• Deal with difficult client issues.
• Apply a range of best practice consultancy techniques.
• Appreciate different personalities and respond appropriately to client behaviours.
• Problem solve and communication clearly and consistently.
• Take responsibility for personal time management.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills specific to consultants.
• Understand the importance of innovative and creative thinking.
• Apply quality control and measurement within consultancy assignments.

9. What are the benefits of gaining a BCS Certification?

• Become an Associate Member on gaining the certification and enjoy networking opportunities with over 70,000 professionals, as well as access to resources online.
• Map your skills and identify your goals along your career path by following the SFIA plus industry-standard framework.
• Gain an internationally recognised certification, enabling you to take your skills around the world.

10. How BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy would help my career to progress?

Once you complete the certification your knowledge and skills are notified by your employer. You may get special project assignments, a salary increase, promotion or bonus. Its an added advantage when you apply for jobs related to business consulting.

11. Where can I study?

• At an approved provider near you
• At your computer via e-learning or web conference learning

12. How many modules are there in BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy?

One Module book that comprises of 5 chapters.

13. How many chapters are there in BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy?

There are 5 Chapters in BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy.

1. Overview and principles of consultancy (10%)

2. Conducting a consultancy assignment- life cycle (15%)

3. Conducting a consultancy assignment- tools and techniques (25%)

4. Managing relationships (25%)

5. Managing Consultancy assignments (25%)

14. Will I get a promotion after completing BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy in my organization?

Yes the chances for getting promoted to higher designations are high after completing BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy.

15. Is BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy a single Examination?

Yes , BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy is a single and 2 hour of Paper based examination with 15 minutes reading time. The examination is closed book (no materials can be taken into the examination room).

16. How to prepare for a BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination?

Candidates can prepare for this certificate in two ways: by attending a training course provided by Accredited Training Organisation or by self-study. An accredited training course will require a minimum of 35 hours of study run over a minimum of five days.

17. Where I will be appearing for BCS examination?

At Pearson VUE test centers around the world.

18. Is BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy an objective type examination?

No. The format for the examination is a two hour written (closed book) examination based on a business scenario with 15 minutes reading time. The examination paper will contain a scenario from which candidates will be required to suggest responses and to justify the choices made to deal with a range of situations. The pass mark for the examination is 50%.

19. How much I secure to pass BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy Examination?

The pass mark is 50%.

20. What is the nature of BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination?

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination is available in paper based testing.

21. How many hours should I spend in a day for BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy preparation?

On an average you should 1 hour a day for BCS Foundation Certificate preparation. Preparation for the certification exam doesn’t have to take over your entire life. We recommend studying a minimum of 35 hours for exam.

22. I am not an extraordinary student in my academics will I be able to pass BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy?

Yes, absolutely. It’s not necessary to be a class topper for passing BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy but to have some practical understanding about the subjects .

23. What is the typical pass percentage of candidates trained from Fhyzics Business Consultants?

The typical pass percentage of candidates trained from Fhyzics is 96%.

24. What are the various steps in the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy certification process?

The steps in the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy certification process are

• Consult faculty
• Enrol program
• Receive preparation materials
• Attend Training
• Prepare for examination
• Take Pre-exam Assessment
• Appear in examination
• Become certified.

25. May I know your classroom training details?

Fhyzics provide continuous 5-Days of classroom training from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM over two months on Friday, Saturday and Sunday including lunch and refreshments.

26. Is membership really required to appear in BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination?

No, BCS Membership is not required to appear in BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination.

27. How many books are there in the learning system?

Learning system comprises of 1 book which includes 5-Chapters.

28. May I talk to the faculty?

Yes you can schedule an appointment at Fhyzics website to talk with our faculty.

29. May I know the faculty profile?

Venkadesh Narayanan in the Principal Consultant at Fhyzics and leads the Business consulting initiatives and EDPs. He has over 25 years of experience Business Consulting and also an BCS accredited trainer in India. Please click below for his complete profile.

30. What is the duration of the BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination?

Candidates will be allowed 2 hour of test time and 15 minutes reading time.

31. What should I carry to the BCS examination centre?

Candidates must bring a valid primary identification, bearing a future expiration date that includes a recent photograph and full name. No other materials can be taken into the examination room.

32. How Fhyzics will support me in achieving BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy?

Fhyzics offers end-to-end support which includes course materials, 5-days Intensive Classroom Training, unlimited support through email or phone to clarify your questions for 6-months from the date of registration. Fhyzics provide preparation materials and pre-examination readiness assessment regarding preparation and supports you in achieving the BCS certification.

33. How many years work experience required for appearing in BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination?

Work experience is not required to appear for BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy examination. Ideally it is recommended to have at least three years’ experience or recognised qualifications in the discipline in which they plan to provide consultancy.

34. How many BCS Certified Professionals are in the world?

There are more than 250,000+ BCS Certified Professionals are in the world.

35. Will Fhyzics helps me in Placement assistance?

Yes. Fhyzics can assist you regarding placements.

36. Will Fhyzics provides placement guarantee?

No. Fhyzics does not guarantee you regarding placements.

37. What is the average salary package of BCS Certified Professionals?

The average salary package of BCS Certified Professionals is $84,922.

38. Countries that prefer BCS Certifications?

The countries that prefer BCS Certifications in their designations are Australia, Canada, UK, US, Middle East countries, France, Germany, Singapore, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands and Qatar.

39. I am in the process of getting a PR to Australia. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Australia.

40. I am in the process of getting a PR to Canada. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Canada.

41. I am in the process of getting a PR to UK. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like UK.

42. I am in the process of getting a PR to US. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like US.

43. I am in the process of migrating to Middle East . How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Middle East.

44. I am in the process of migrating to France. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like France.

45. I am in the process of migrating to Germany. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Germany.

46. I am in the process of migrating to Singapore. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Singapore.

47. I am in the process of migrating to Sri Lanka. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Sri Lanka.

48. I am in the process of migrating to New Zealand. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like New Zealand.

49. I am in the process of migrating to Sweden. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Sweden.

50. I am in the process of migrating to Norway. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Norway.

51. I am in the process of migrating to Netherlands. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Netherlands.

52. I am in the process of migrating to Qatar. How BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will be helpful to me?

BCS has been supporting IT practitioners since the beginning of the digital age since 1957, and witnessed incredible change along the way. BCS is a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers which comprises of 68,000 members in 150 countries . Therefore gaining international certification like BCS Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy will surely help you to get jobs quickly and an added advantage in countries like Qatar.

53. What is the teaching methodology?

Our Business Analysis faculty is very knowledgeable and well experienced which enabled him to provide practical exercises, examples, applications and illustrations on the course content which everyone could understand and relate to.

54. How many days of classroom training are provided?

5-Days of continuous class room training are provided from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM over two months on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

55. How many chapters would be covered in a day?

There are 5 Chapters in total. 1 chapter is covered in a day.

56. Should I bring lunch for Classroom training?

No you need not bring lunch for Classroom training. Lunch and refreshments will be provided by Fhyzics during Classroom training.

57. What is the classroom duration ?

The BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy class starts from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM and it’s a 5 days of training over two months on Friday, Saturday and Sunday including lunch and coffee breaks.

58. Can I meet the Business Analysis faculty in person?

Yes. In order to clarify your doubts regarding BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy you can schedule a meeting with our faculty in the below given website and meet in person.

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59. Can I meet the faculty at Chennai?

Yes. You can schedule your meeting with our faculty.

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60. Can I meet the faculty at Bengaluru?

Yes. Please schedule your meeting with our faculty by checking his availability with our certifications manager and have a detailed conversation at Bengaluru regarding your queries on BCS, Practitioner Certificate in Consultancy.

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61. Can I connect with Fhyzics in LinkedIn?

Yes you can connect with Fhyzics in LinkedIn through FIBAAR group which is one of the largest groups of Business analysis professionals in India.

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62. Can I connect with faculty in LinkedIn?

Yes, you can connect with faculty in LinkedIn 

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