International Diploma in Business Analysis
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is the industry-recognised certification that truly demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities of an effective business analyst
Career Opportunity
Demonstrate your practical experience and show you have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver as a business analyst.
Personal Growth
Stand out from your peers by proving your dedication to your career and your ongoing professional development.
Industry Recognition
Validate your competency by gaining a qualification overseen by leading practitioners in the world of business analysis.
The International Diploma at a glance
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is the industry-recognised certification that truly demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities of an effective Business Analyst. It is designed to offer flexibility to develop skills in the key areas that are relevant to both the individual and the organisation.
Your Modules
pick COURSES THAT meet YOUR SPECIFIC ROLE AND YOUR ORGANISATIONS NEEDS
Your Sequence
order COURSES to match YOUR personal GROWTH and development path
Your Timing
take COURSES when they SUIT YOUR career ASPIRATIONS and ambitions
Choose the flexible training programme that meets your needs, your growth and your aspirations.
To achieve the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis accreditation, you must pass four one-hour written examinations on a number of business analysis topics, each of which leads to a certificate which has value in its own right. To convert your set of certificates into the full Diploma, you then attend an interview with two BCS examiners to confirm your technical, business and interpersonal competencies.
“The content is fresh, relevant and internationally recognised. Plus the journey to getting the Diploma can be designed by the individual – the International Diploma in Business Analysis is the key differentiator for any Business Analyst looking for training to give them a competitive edge.”
Michelle Van Kesteren
Business Consulting Operations Manager, Saratoga
What do I need to achieve the BCS Diploma?
The BCS diploma in business analysis consists of two core, one knowledge and one practitioner certificate followed by an oral exam. Each certificate stands alone and, in various combinations, leads to the International BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
Core Modules – both required
Take the two mandatory courses, Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering and pass their associated exams (Exams are included and taken during the course).
Business Analysis Practice
3 Days • 21 PDUs
Learn a holistic approach for the investigation and improvement of business situations to develop effective, feasible business solutions
AND
Requirements Engineering
3 Days • 21 PDUs
Learn a rigorous approach for eliciting, analysing, validating, documenting and managing business system requirements
Knowledge Modules – choose one
Select one ‘Knowledge-Based’ course, from the course options below and pass the associated exam (Exams are included and taken during the course).
Foundation in Business Analysis
3 Days • 21 PDUs
Learn a range of fundamental techniques, within the structure of the business analysis process model, that underpin the business analyst role
OR
Commercial Awareness
2 Days • 14 PDUs
Learn business finance and the structure, operation and behaviour of organisations, with a view to delivering effective business analysis
Practitioner Modules – choose one
Select one ‘Practitioner-Based’ course, from the course options below and pass the associated exam (Exams are included and taken during the course).
Modelling Business Processes
2 Days • 14 PDUs
Learn a range of fundamental techniques, within the structure of the business analysis process model, that underpin the business analyst role
OR
Benefits Management
3 Days • 21 PDUs
Learn a framework to facilitate successful business benefits delivery and manage how systems are tested for business acceptance
BCS Diploma Exam
Once you have passed your two core, one knowledge and one practitioner exams, you can attend the optional Oral Examination Preparation Workshop prior to taking the BCS Oral Examination.
Preparation Workshop
1 Days • Recommended
Revise the core and specialist modules you’ve taken and prepare for what you can expect the examiners to ask you by practising some sample oral questions
THEN
Oral Examination
50 Minutes • Online
Demonstrate that you can put all of the techniques you’ve learned into an overall context and prove that you’ve gained the analytical and interpersonal skills needed.
Exemptions for holders of IIBA, IREB or Organisational Context certifications
IIBA exemption
Holders of the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) qualifications are exempt from the Requirements Engineering module and the knowledge-based specialist module.
IREB exemption
If you have completed IREB’s Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) Foundation level, you don’t need to take the BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering.
Organisational Context exemption
If you have previously attained the Organisational Context module this can count towards your Diploma, as the Commercial Awareness module has replaced Organisational Context.
How do I get this certification?
First achieve each course individually or enrol on The Business Analyst Bootcamp™, which gives you four qualifying courses and accompanying certificate exams at a substantially discounted price, and then (optionally) attend the preparation workshop before siting the oral examination.
Certificates As You Grow
Take individual courses spread over a year or two, in any order that suits you
Business Analyst Bootcamp
Fast-track your four qualifying courses, packaged within a short period of time
BCS Oral Examination
Once you have passed your qualifying modules you can take the oral examination
Need to train your team?
You can choose between an in-house course or our public courses. In-house courses are a good option if you want to concentrate on specific business challenges. Attending public courses will allow your team to explore the business analysis topic within a wider context.
In-house or bespoke course
All our business analysis training can be delivered in-house at your location. The training can be customised to fit your team needs. Contact us to arrange an initial discussion with one of our course directors.
Cost-effective group packages
If you are looking for public courses and have a team of more than 5 people, contact us for a cost-effective group package.
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