BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis

Is the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis suitable for me? 

Any business or IT professionals looking to showcase their business analysis skills would be ideal candidates for this course.

Current Business Analysts who want to enhance their skill set and individuals looking to embark on a career as a Business Analyst should also consider this course.

You will learn core skills from this internationally recognised qualification providing the ability for career progression.

How will the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis benefit me?

You will also benefit from: 

•  Exam Pass Guarantee*.
•  1-year BCS membership included (worth £92).
•  Fast-track your learning with our Virtual Classroom course.
•  Enhance your career prospects.
•  Learn from expert trainers with vast experience in this field.
•  We offer interest-free payment options.

We're proud of our excellent rating on Trustpilot, with over 13,000 reviews from our past students.

BCS Membership Benefits

This course benefits from 1-year BCS membership worth £92, which is eligible from the moment you pass your first exam.

Benefits of this associate’s membership include:

•  Professional recognition
•  Career development
•  Networking 
•  Knowledge and best practice 
•  Exclusive discounts and offers

Read the full membership details. 

*Exam Pass Guarantee to give you peace of mind to succeed

Our virtual classroom training has provided high pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee. Have peace of mind, knowing we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending our training course, you can attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:    

•  Attend all class days and complete all assignments.
•  Take the exam within 30 days of your Virtual Classroom training.
•  Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt.

Please note: Students retaking the course must use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement(s).

What jobs can I apply for after my BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis training?

There are many different roles you can explore with the certification, not just as a Business Analyst. For example, Consulting, Strategy Planning, and Project Management.

The following industries are very popular with this Diploma: 

•  Business Analysis
•  Business Architecture
•  Enterprise Architecture

The average Salary for a Business Analyst is £40k per year.

(Source: Payscale)

Why choose to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis with e-Careers?

We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 605,000 delegates globally, which has helped offer the highest quality training, and we have earned a 5-star rating on Trustpilot, from over 10,000 students. 

We have refined all of our courses over the years to ensure all students receive the best course material needed to pass exams and excel in their respective fields.

Additional benefits

•  Improve employability.
•  Classroom course to ensure high-level learning.
•  Expert teachers with years of experience.
•  Financial plans available that consist of interest-free options.
•  Business Analysis handbook included.

BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis Syllabus

The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is earned by completing four modules, passing your examinations, and taking an oral exam at a BCS Examination Location. On successful completion of these stages, you will be awarded the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Fees are paid directly to Pearson VUE for the written exams and BCS directly. Please note that with the exception of the Oral exam, all other exam fees are included with this training.  

The two core modules are: 

• The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice (Virtual Classroom with eLearning) – which is a holistic view of the organisation by using strategic analysis tools and techniques to investigate and improve the business.
• The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering (Virtual Classroom with eLearning) – which allows you to understand the requirements engineering process of eliciting, analysing, validating, documenting, and managing the requirements through to delivery of the solution.  

You will need a Knowledge-based specialism:  

• The BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour (Virtual Classroom with eLearning) – gain an understanding of the complex factors which shape the way organisations operate, including the principles of organisational design and operating models.

Finally, you will need the Practitioner-based module of: 

• The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes (Virtual Classroom with eLearning) – which takes you through the different levels and aspects of modelling the processes of the business, through to the framework to improve the business processes.

There is also an Oral Examination Preparation Workshop day (Virtual training only) – which can help prepare you for the oral examination to receive the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.

International Diploma in Business Analysis Exam Details 

There are written examinations for each of the four modules, which can be booked via Pearson VUE directly. Once all four exams have been passed, the oral examination can be booked with BCS directly. The oral exam can take up to 50 minutes with two examiners, who will provide a range of questions. Questions will be based on topics defined in the oral examination syllabus and from your chosen specialist modules. The questions will require you to apply your business analysis knowledge and understanding to scenarios described by the oral examiners.

Fees are paid directly to Pearson VUE for the written exams and BCS directly. Please note that with the exception of the Oral exam, all other exam fees are included with this training.  

The Business Analysis (BA) oral examination is the final element of the programme leading to the BCS International Diploma Certification.   

The examination may be taken by you when you have passed four written examinations, which you can take with Pearson VUE.

Exams

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice Exam Details

Exam format – Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Supervised – Yes.

Open book – No.

Pass mark - 26/40 (65%). 

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering Exam Details

Exam format – Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Supervised – Yes.

Open book – No.

Pass mark - 25/40 (62.5%) 

BCS Foundation Certificate in Organisational Behaviour Exam Details

Exam Format - Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-min.

Pass Mark – 26/40 (65%).

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes.

Exam format – Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Supervised – Yes.

Open book – No.

Pass mark - 26/40 (65%)