EXIN BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour in Lakewood

Certificate: Upon Completion of Exam

Language: English

Duration: 2 Days

Credits: 16

Course Delivery: Classroom

Refreshments: Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included in a classroom session

Course Overview:

The EXIN BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour provides an entry level qualification for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the complex factors which shape the way organizations operate. It includes the principles of organizational design and operating models, as well as group and individual performance, culture and behavior. This certification will also enable candidates to understand key principles of finance at both business and project level.

Main Subjects:

EXIN BCS Organisational Behaviour Foundation is a certification that validates a professional’s knowledge about:

• organizational principles
• operating models
• organizational motivation, behavior and culture
• group formation
• principles of financial reporting
• project finance

Learning Objectives:

• Underpin your understanding of business finance and organizational behavior
• Gain the commercial and organizational knowledge you need to conduct effective business analyses
• Gain the commercial and organizational knowledge you need to conduct effective business analyses

Who is this certification for?

EXIN BCS Organisational Behaviour is for people who want to gain a general understanding of the structure, operation and behavior of organizations, including business and project finance. Suitable for business analysts, business managers and anyone working in business change. This list is not exhaustive, and many other roles may benefit.

Requirements for Certification:

Successful completion of the EXIN BCS Organisational Behaviour Foundation exam.

Examination Details

• Examination type: Multiple-choice
• Questions Number of questions: 40
• Pass mark: 65% (26/40 questions)
• Open book: No
• Notes: No
• Electronic equipment/aides permitted: A simple calculator may be used
• Exam duration: 60 minutes

The Rules and Regulations for EXIN’s examinations apply to this exam.

Required reading

The knowledge required for the exam is covered in the following literature:

a. Prof David A Buchanan and Dr Andrzej A Huczynski

Organizational Behaviour 10th Edition

Pearson Education Limited (2019)

b. Michael Blackstaff

Finance for IT Decision Makers: A Practical Handbook

BCS (September 2012)

c. James Cadle, Debra Paul and Paul Turner

Business Analysis Techniques: 99 Essential Tools for Success

BCS (September 2014)

d. Debra Paul, Donald Yeates and James Cadle (ed.)

Business Analysis 3rd Edition

BCS (September 2014)

e. Object Management Group (OMG)

Overview of OMG Business Motivation Model: Core Concepts

How the EXIN BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour Empowers Teams to Succeed

• Build Stronger, More Collaborative Teams: Gain insight into group formation and dynamics to foster better communication, trust, and collaboration within and across teams.
• Enhance Motivation and Morale: Understand what drives individual and team motivation. This empowers managers to inspire high performance and positive engagement.
• Improve Decision-Making with Financial Awareness: Equip your team with foundational knowledge in business and project finance, enabling smarter planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Promote a Unified Organisational Culture: Help teams understand and align with company values by exploring how culture and behavior shape everyday work environments.
• Create Agile and Adaptable Workforces: Train your teams to navigate and adapt to change effectively by understanding behavioral responses and the psychology of transformation.
• Encourage Accountability and Ownership: Learn how structure, roles, and operating models influence accountability. This helps teams take ownership of results and initiatives.
• Bridge Gaps Between Teams, Functions, and Leadership: Develop the skills needed to ensure clear communication and alignment between business goals and team-level action.
• Prepare Teams for Strategic Business Change: Give your people the tools to understand and contribute meaningfully to business change projects and organizational growth.
• Strengthen Business Acumen Across Teams: Help your team members gain a practical understanding of how businesses function, make decisions, and structure operations, improving strategic thinking at every level.
• Improve Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Equip teams with the language and tools to collaborate effectively across HR, operations, finance, and IT, reducing silos and boosting project efficiency.
• Develop Emotionally Intelligent Team Leaders: Promote leadership that understands behavioural drivers and interpersonal dynamics, essential for managing diverse personalities and team challenges.
• Align Day-to-Day Work with Organisational Goals: Train teams to see the bigger picture, connect their efforts with organisational strategy, and focus on outcomes that drive long-term success.
• Support Change Management Initiatives: Empower your teams to not only cope with change but actively support transformation through structured behavioural and organisational insight.
• Build Confidence in Business Analysis Activities: Give team members foundational knowledge that supports business analysis tasks, including identifying needs, communicating requirements, and proposing solutions.

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