The 'Clarets' are set to compete in Europe for the first time since the 1960s under Dyche, but couldn't get past relegation strugglers Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.
Ashley Barnes cancelled out Badou Ndiaye's opening in the second half and despite the point, the English manager focused on the positives when speaking to reporters after the match.
Dyche told 'Sky Sports': "I'm very pleased with the mentality, very pleased with the play. I think we're beginning to find a different way of playing which can be more effective. Definitely we're scoring more goals recently, creating more chances.
"Overall the season has been a very strong one for us, the building process continues. We know where we're at, we know we're not the real deal and have to fight for everything we get, and we certainly did that today.
He continued: "It's a very, very tough division. Every time a team sets a new marker, the club and fans can expect more very quickly. For some clubs, that mid-table idea loses its attraction, but trust me it's attractive to me and our fans.
"We certainly don't think about next season like it'll be a walk in the park, and we're ready for the challenge."