BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis

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Our Virtual Classroom training has provided high pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee. This way, you know 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 materials.

*Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam; this would be an additional cost.

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

This qualification is aimed at business and IT professionals who wish to demonstrate that they have a detailed understanding of business analysis best practice. 

If you are currently a Business Analyst, or you are looking to move into this sector, and be able to apply for Business Analyst jobs, this course provides you with both a thorough understanding and an internationally recognised certificate to advance your career. 

You will gain essential knowledge, and learn the techniques and skills required of a Business Analyst, and earn a certificate to support your knowledge and enhance your CV.

What jobs could I get after my International Diploma in Business Analysis training?

The most common job role for someone who has completed their International Diploma in Business Analysis is that of a Business Analyst, with an average salary of £40k per annum in the UK.

Delegates who complete this training can move into a range of job roles and sectors, such as Consulting, Project Management, or Strategy Planning, and we typically find they move into one of the following sectors:

•    Business Analyst - £40K
•    Enterprise Architect - £66k
•    Business Architect - £78k

(Source: Payscale)

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.  

The two core modules are: 

•    The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice (3 days) – which is a holistic view of the organisation by using strategic analysis tools and techniques to investigate and improve the business, and
•    The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering (3 days) – 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 Business Analysis (3 days) – which is an overview of the principles, techniques, and tools of the business analyst through the business analysis process framework.

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

•    The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes (2 days) – 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 (1 day) – 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 format – Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Supervised – Yes.

Open book – No.

Pass mark - 26/40 (65%). 

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering. 

Exam format – Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Supervised – Yes.

Open book – No.

Pass mark - 25/40 (62.5%) 

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

Exam format – Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Supervised – Yes.

Open book – No.

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 - 25/40 (62.5%)

FREE BCS Business Analysis Webinar Details

Throughout the year, e-Careers hosts a series of FREE BCS Business Analysis webinars to help delegates better understand this sector and discuss ways to study towards a career in this industry.

•   Embark on a career journey that has the potential for you to earn between £48k - £70k.
•   Discover the essential tools, techniques & uses for Business Analysis.
•   Reserve your virtual seat & be part of our Exclusive Business Analysis Webinar to see if a career in this industry is right for you.

Who Should Attend?

•   Individuals aspiring to work as a Business Analyst - People who are looking to become a Business Analysis, or work within a Business Analysis role, should attend this seminar.
•   University Graduates - Graduates who are looking for more information about the benefits of Business Analysis and how a BCS diploma can help their careers.
•   Working Professionals - If you’re currently working in an industry where you feel having a better understanding of Business Analysis will benefit you and your organisation, this webinar is for you.

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Agenda

•   Welcome

•   Introduction with the Trainer and their background.
•   Introduction to Business Analysis
•   What is Business Analysis, why is there a growing demand for Business Analysis and what companies use it? 
•   The Business Analysis Process
•   What is the Business Analysis process model and what are the tools and techniques used in Business Analysis?
•   The International Diploma in Business Analysis
•   How do I get the full diploma? The modules, what each module is about and how they fit together.
•   How Business Analysis Benefits you
•   How can Business Analysis help my career, the jobs that need Business Analysis and the roles which it supports?
•   Review of our Business Analysis Job Academy Programme.

Why become a Business Analyst?

•   In demand role - Right now, many Businesses acknowledge that there is a need to hire and train employees who can function as Business Analysts, making this a secure career with great progression opportunities.
•   Great earning potential - As a Business Analyst in the UK, you can earn an average salary of £48k per annum, with the scope to work your way up to around £70k towards the upper end.
•   Every day is different - Schedule your tasks each day and decide how you will carry them out. This is your puzzle to put together. Every day and every project are different.