BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis

Get four BCS Business Analysis certifications in just six days – that’s 40% faster than traditional training. You’ll take four BCS accredited courses and exams, each of which results in a professional qualification.

The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is an internationally recognised qualification that proves you have the knowledge, skills and flexible capabilities to be effective as a business analyst. To achieve this qualification, you must pass four BCS certifications which are included in the course. You must also pass an oral exam. This is not included in the course and you must book this through BCS.

Get four BCS certifications

This course has been built for both experienced practitioners and those new to business analysis. You’ll get the following certifications:

• BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
  Get the fundamental knowledge in business analysis principles, techniques, approaches and concepts.


• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering
  Learn to understand and explain the requirements engineer approach and adopt relevant techniques.


• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
  You’ll apply business process modelling analysis techniques and understand a framework for business process improvement.


• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
  As part of this certification you’ll learn how to use a holistic approach to the investigation and improvement of business situations.

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

• Understand the role and competencies of a business analyst
• Strategy analysis
• Understand business system and business process modelling
• Stakeholder analysis
• Understand and learn investigation and modelling techniques
• Requirements engineering
• Analyse business case development
• Management of business change

BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering

• Define Requirements Approach and Project Scope
• Elicit Requirements
• Record Requirements (Documentation)
• Build Models and Prototypes to Represent the Requirements
• Collaborate and Communicate with Stakeholders to Clarify Requirements
• Analyse, Prioritise and Assure the Quality of Requirements
• Conduct User analysis and Profiling
• Requirements Management and Traceability

BCS Certificate in Modelling Business Processes

• The Context for Business Processing Modelling
• The Organisational Context for Business Processes
• Modelling the Business Processes
• Documenting Tasks
• Improving Business Processes

BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice

• Rationale for Business Analysis
• Understanding the Strategic Context
• Understanding the Current Situation
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Analysing and Modelling Business Activities
• Identifying Potential Solutions
• Building the Business Case

You'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

• BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice

To achieve this qualification, you must pass the four BCS certifications above which are included in the course. You must also pass an oral exam. This is not included in the course and you must book this through BCS.

The following comprehensive course material is included in this accelerated course:

• BCS ‘Business Analysis’ textbook

There are no formal prerequisites to attend the course but you will benefit from having some experience in a business analyst role, or by having a general understanding of business analysis. 

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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