Business Analyst
Meerkats are highly observant, work collaboratively, and quickly assess their environment, just like business analysts who analyse business needs and solutions.
Level
Level 4
Current versions
v1.1 / v1.2
Our Price
Only £1300
Assesment plan
Apprenticeship
The Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship
The Business Analyst apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to assess organisational needs, model processes, and support the design and implementation of change across a range of business contexts. It is suited to individuals working in business analysis, change, or transformation roles across public, private, and charitable sector organisations.
What does the Business Analyst EPA involve?
The apprenticeship assessment for the Business Analyst standard is made up of two components.
Project proposal with presentation & questioning
After gateway, apprentices produce a 5,000-word work-based project proposal covering the business need, research methods, stakeholder analysis, and recommendations. This is followed by a 20-minute presentation and 25 minutes of questioning from an independent assessor, delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
A structured 60-minute professional discussion, delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. The assessor uses planned and follow-up questions to explore how the apprentice applied business analysis methods, tools, and behaviours in practice, underpinned by a portfolio of real work from the apprenticeship. At progress minded, we guide all parties through the process clearly and calmly, so there are no surprises at the end.
Apprenticeship standard
Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard
The Business Analyst standard covers the investigative and analytical skills needed to identify business problems, model requirements, and support the delivery of effective solutions. It is designed for individuals working in roles where understanding organisational needs and bridging the gap between business and technology or change functions is central to their day-to-day responsibilities.
Business analyst assessment plan
All apprenticeship standards have an accompanying assessment plan. This document details the independent assessment that apprentices will undertake at the end of the apprenticeship. This will include details on the assessment methods and processes that will be followed.
Book a conversation
Ready to find out more about delivering the Business Analyst standard with progress minded? We are happy to talk through timelines, requirements, and how we work alongside your delivery team.
We’re different
Fair, clear apprenticeship assessment designed around your apprentices and your delivery.
Process
Our process - we make EPA easy
Step 1
We start with open conversations about your delivery, employers, and standards. This helps us understand your context, answer any questions, and see if we are a good fit.
Step 2
We help delivery teams interpret assessment plans and prepare their apprentices. Delivery toolkits and guides provide top tips, example questions, and practical readiness support.
Step 3
Apprentices schedule their assessment in our booking portal, showing live assessor availability. This reduces admin and email back and forth.
Step 4
Assessors take time to get to know the apprentice and their role. Questions are contextualised to their workplace and experience, with a calm, supportive, and friendly approach.
Step 5
Constructive feedback is provided in all cases, highlighting strengths and areas for development so apprentices know how to progress, whatever the outcome.
Download the brochure
Download our 2026 assessment offering brochure to find out more about how progress minded works, the standards we assess, and our approach to fair and supportive apprenticeship assessment.
Key info
We make the Business Analyst apprenticeship assessment straightforward for training providers, employers, and apprentices. From gateway through to results, our team is on hand to keep things moving.








