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Overview
This diploma brings together four BCS business analysis courses to give you a complete, end-to-end skill set and prepare you for the BCS international diploma in business analysis.
What you will gain
- A structured route through four core BCS business analysis modules
- Practical skills to investigate, analyse, and improve business situations
- Knowledge to model processes, define requirements, and support change
- Preparation for the exams required for the BCS international diploma
Who this course is for
- Business analysts wanting a recognised, end-to-end qualification
- Professionals in change, projects, product, or operations roles
- People moving into business analysis from related disciplines
- Organisations seeking a structured development path for BA teams
Benefits
Build a complete skill set
Develop strategic, analytical, process, and requirements skills in one programme.
Follow an approved pathway
Train on BCS-aligned courses that map directly to the international diploma.
Learn from expert practitioners
Study with experienced business analysts who bring real-world case studies.
Flexible ways to study
Choose instructor-led online classes or self-paced learning to suit your schedule.
Gain multiple certifications
Achieve four BCS certificates and work towards the international diploma.
Increase your career options
Strengthen your CV for roles in business analysis, change, and digital transformation.
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This programme combines four BCS-accredited business analysis courses. Together, they build the knowledge and practical techniques you need to contribute confidently to change initiatives and progress towards the BCS international diploma.
Understand the BA role
Clarify how business analysts add value, work with stakeholders, and support change.
Analyse business situations
Use investigation and analysis techniques to understand problems and opportunities.
Model business processes
Map and improve processes to show how work is done and where change is needed.
Elicit and manage requirements
Apply structured approaches to capture, document, and validate requirements.
Align solutions with strategy
Ensure recommended options support business objectives and deliver real benefits.
Prepare for BCS exams
Build confidence in the concepts and techniques assessed across the four modules.
Curriculum
The diploma package includes four BCS business analysis courses. Each focuses on a different area of the business analysis discipline.
- BCS business analysis foundation
- BCS business analysis practice
- BCS modelling business processes
- BCS requirements engineering
Full curriculum details
BCS business analysis foundation
- Core concepts and terminology of business analysis
- Roles of the business analyst and other key stakeholders
- Strategic context for business analysis and business change
- Investigation and modelling techniques for understanding situations
BCS business analysis practice
- Analysing business needs and problems in context
- Using gap analysis and root cause analysis to explore issues
- Evaluating options and making justified recommendations for change
- Defining a business case to support proposed solutions
BCS modelling business processes
- Identifying and scoping end-to-end business processes
- Using modelling techniques to represent processes and workflows
- Analysing process performance and identifying improvements
- Designing new or enhanced processes to support business change
BCS requirements engineering
- Approaches to eliciting business and stakeholder requirements
- Documenting, structuring, and prioritising requirements
- Validating and managing requirements through the change lifecycle
- Ensuring solutions trace back to business needs and objectives
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the BCS Business Analysis International Diploma exam and how we help you pass.
- Format: Oral examination with 2 highly experienced business analyst examiners
- 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
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Materials: Closed book
- Prerequisites: None
- Results: Same day
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
Learn
Build a solid grounding in business analysis concepts, techniques, and best practice.
Practice
Reinforce your learning with exercises, examples, and sample exam questions.
Pass
Use our structured programme and trainer support to prepare confidently for your BCS exams.
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Our students consistently achieve top results - well above the national average.
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FAQs
What is the BCS Business Analysis Diploma?
The BCS Business Analysis Diploma is a certification offered by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS). This qualification is recognised in the UK and globally as a standard for business analysis professionals. The diploma validates your skills within a comprehensive framework, ensuring you meet industry standards.
What are the key components of the BCS Business Analysis Diploma?
The key components of the BCS Business Analysis Diploma include:
- Core Modules: Business Analysis Foundation, Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis Practice, and Modelling Business Processes
- Examinations: Certification exams for each core module
- Practitioner Certificate: For experienced professionals
- Course Standards: Adherence to industry-recognised standards
How is the BCS Business Analysis Diploma recognised?
The BCS Business Analysis Diploma holds significant professional accreditation worldwide. As a certification from the Chartered Institute for IT, it is recognised across the business analysis profession. Earning this diploma enhances career advancement opportunities and establishes you as a validated professional in the UK and beyond.
Why should you pursue the BCS Business Analysis Diploma?
Pursuing the BCS Business Analysis Diploma can significantly enhance your career by:
- Enhancing Skills: Improving analytical and problem-solving skills
- Job Prospects: Increasing employment opportunities
- Industry Standards: Meeting professional benchmarks
- Professional Development: Opening new career pathways
- Career Advancement: Leveraging recognised certification to advance in your profession
What will you learn in the BCS Business Analysis Diploma?
The BCS Business Analysis Diploma provides essential knowledge and skills including:
- Advanced business analysis techniques
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective problem-solving strategies
- Stakeholder engagement methods
- Process improvement approaches
- Understanding business requirements
How does this diploma enhance your career prospects?
The BCS Business Analysis Diploma enhances career prospects by:
- Opening up diverse employment opportunities
- Supporting professional growth and skills enhancement
- Aligning with current industry demand
- Providing networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Facilitating career advancement and job market readiness
For more information on how to enroll in the BCS Business Analysis Diploma, see the page above.
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