BCS Business Analysis at a glance
Business Analysis International Diploma pathway
After taking 2 Core, 1 Knowledge-based, and 1 Practitioner course, there is a final exam needed to achieve the certification.
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Certification Details
Our Complete Diploma is available from £4,150 (exc. VAT). You will receive significant discounts off the RRP of buying the courses individually when you purchase a bundle of necessary courses. The BCS Business Analysis Oral Examination is available to purchase separately from the bundles at a cost of £380. Please contact us to confirm your pricing depending on your individual course requirements.
Example Bundle 1 – £3,830
RRP £7,040, so you save £3,210!
Code: QABCSD1
Includes:
Two Core courses
One Knowledge-based course
One Practitioner course
Example Bundle 2 – £3,980
RRP £7,340, so you save £3,360!
Code: QABCSD2
Includes:
Two Core courses
One Knowledge-based course
One Practitioner course
Example Bundle 3 – £3,770
RRP £6,920, so you save £3,150!
Code: QABCSD3
Includes:
Two Core courses
One Knowledge-based course
One Practitioner course
Exam Details
You can prepare for your BCS Business Analysis Oral Examination by attending our BCS Business Analysis Oral Examination Preparation Workshop.
The BCS Business Analysis Oral Examination is available to purchase separately from the bundles at a cost of £380.
You will also receive peace of mind with our Exam Insurance* allowing you to retake one exam during your Diploma track.
Upgrade options - Have you already started your Diploma route and taken some of the required courses?
Talk to us about the Complete BCS Business Analysis International Diploma upgrade 3 course or 2 course options.
* Our exam insurance allows you to retake one exam during your Diploma track, the Oral exam is excluded from the exam insurance scheme. Please note that the complete diploma must be taken as a package by a single named individual from a named company, within a 12 month period, on available QA public scheduled courses in the UK
BCS Business Analysis Certifications
Core courses (take both)
First take the two required courses, Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering and their associated exams. Exams are taken during the course but need to be booked separately for these courses.
Knowledge-based courses (take one)
Select one 'Knowledge-based' course, from the BCS Foundation certificate options and then pass the associated exam.
Practitioner courses (take one)
Select one 'Practitioner' course from the BCS Foundation certificate options below and pass the associated exam.
Final exam
Once you have passed your 2 Core course exams, 1 Knowledge-based and 1 Practitioner exam from the courses above, this BCS Business Analysis Oral Examination Preparation Workshop is recommended to be attended prior to taking the Oral exam, which is taken externally. QA can book this for you, please contact us for details.
What is BCS Business Analysis?
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.
QA provide a wide range of BCS qualification programmes, from certificates in business analysis and business change, to systems development and final BCS exams.
How does the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis Work?
To gain the full BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis accreditation, delegates must take four courses and exams, and then pass an oral examination. The courses must be taken from the selection below and consists of two mandatory core courses, and then one knowledge-based course and one Practitioner course. We also offer a workshop to help delegates prepare for the oral examination.