BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis
It’s more than a seal of approval, it’s the industry-recognised certification that truly demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities of an effective Business Analyst.
International Diploma at a glance
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is the industry-recognised certification that truly demonstrates the knowledge, skills and capabilities 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.
To achieve the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis accreditation, candidates 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 their set of certificates into the full Diploma, candidates then attend an interview with two BCS examiners to confirm their technical, business and interpersonal competencies.
Business Analysis diploma delegates must attain the following (course modules may be gained in any order):
- Two required courses – Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering
- One knowledge-based course – selected from Foundation in Business Analysis or Commercial Awareness
- One practitioner course – selected from Modelling Business Processes or Benefits Management and Business Acceptance
- Diploma Oral Examination – with option to attend our BCS Business Analysis Oral Examination Preparation Workshop.
Structure of the diploma
Must take two core modules
BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
Duration: 3 days
Exam: 1 hour 15 mins
BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering
Duration: 3 days
Exam: 1 hour 15 mins
Must take one knowledge module
BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
Duration: 3 days
Exam: 1 hour
BCS Foundation Certificate in Commercial Awareness
Duration: 2 days
Exam: 1 hour
Must take one practitioner module
BCS Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
Duration: 2 days
Exam: 1 hour 15 mins
BCS Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance
Duration: 3 days
Exam: 1 hour 15 mins
That’s four modules and exams in total
The qualifying courses must be taken from the selection above, and consist of two mandatory core courses, one knowledge-based course and one practitioner course. * Candidates holding the IIBA CBAP qualification are exempt from the Certificate in Requirements Engineering and the knowledge-based module.
Oral Exam preparation workshop (recommended) – 1 day
Our Business Analysis Diploma oral preparation workshop prepares you for the oral examination. You’ll have the opportunity to revise the core and specialist modules you’ve taken and prepare for what the examiners might ask you by practising some sample oral questions.
BCS Oral Examination (booked separately) – 50 minutes
Passing the BCS Oral Examination is the final step towards gaining your BCS Diploma in Business Analysis. Two BCS oral examiners will evaluate whether you can put all of the techniques you’ve learned from your certificate modules into an overall context and prove that you’ve gained the analytical and interpersonal skills needed to be awarded the diploma.
“The content is fresh and relevant, it’s internationally recognised, and 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
Choose your pathway to achieve the diploma
Our flexible Diploma Bundle and Passport Scheme allows delegates to purchase four qualifying courses and accompanying certificate exams at a substantially discounted price (offers exclude preparation workshop and oral examination).
Certificates As You Learn
choose your path as you go
R11450 – R13450
Per course module
Choose from 6 courses
Take the certificate exams
Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering
* Flexibility to choose your specialist modules later
Tailor your career development
Fast-Track Diploma Bundle
get ready in just 2 weeks
R39840
Save R10, 000!
4 x BCS qualifying courses
4 x certificate exams
Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering
Commercial Awareness and Modelling Business Processes
10 consecutive classroom days
Standard Diploma Passport
tailor your journey within 2 years
R48420
Save up to R5000 *
4 x BCS qualifying courses
4 x certificate exams
Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering
* Flexibility to choose your specialist modules later
Course access valid for 2 years
Explore our courses
Earn the recognition you deserve with our flexible, career-focused business analysis courses — each endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and leading to the BCS International Diploma In Business Analysis.
Core
3 days
Learn a holistic approach to the investigation and improvement of business situations with a view to developing effective, feasible business solutions.
Core
3 days
Learn a rigorous approach for the eliciting, analysing, validating, documenting and managing business system requirements.
Knowledge
3 days
Learn a broad range of fundamental techniques, within the structure of the business analysis process model, that underpin the business analyst role.
Knowledge
2 days
Learn business finance and the structure, operation and behaviour of organisations, with a view to to delivering effective business analysis.
Practitioner
2 days
Learn a range of business process modelling and analysis techniques, know how they are best used and identify exactly when to use them.
Practitioner
2 days
Learn a framework to facilitate successful business benefits delivery and manage how systems are tested for business acceptance.
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