BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis Online (E-learning)

Gain a recognised, professional credential in business analysis

Course Overview

This programme bundles four BCS-accredited online courses to prepare you for the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. It covers core business analysis principles, requirements engineering, business analysis practice and process modelling with self-paced online study and a year of access to materials.

Who Should Attend?

Aimed at aspiring and practising business analysts, IT professionals moving into analysis, project and change teams, consultants and career changers seeking a recognised, structured qualification at SFIAplus Level 4.

Course Content

• Business Analysis Practice: investigation, business case development and improvement recommendations
• Requirements Engineering: elicitation, documentation, validation and requirements management
• Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis: BA principles, stakeholder management and investigative techniques
• Modelling Business Processes: notation and techniques for documenting and improving processes

Course Duration

Each module is around 30 hours of study; total study time is approximately 120 hours. Students receive 12 months' access to the online materials.

Assessment / Examination

Each module is assessed by its own online exam. After passing the four modules you progress to a spoken oral examination conducted by two BCS oral examiners to award the full diploma. Module and oral exams are arranged separately and exemptions may apply for certain prior qualifications.

Delivery Method

100% online, self-paced e-learning accessible on any device with support materials and an AI tutor available across the modules.

Certification

Completion of the four modules and the oral examination awards the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and eligibility for AMBCS post-nominals plus one year of BCS membership benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take the modules individually?

Yes. Each of the four modules can be taken separately for their individual BCS certificates, or combined to work towards the full diploma at your own pace.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

You are given 12 months' access to all four online courses to complete study and prepare for exams.

What does the oral examination involve?

The final assessment is a spoken online oral exam lasting about 50 minutes, conducted by two BCS oral examiners and focused on applying business analysis techniques to scenarios.

Related Courses

• Business Analysis courses
• Project Management courses
• IT & Analytics courses
• Business, Management & Legal courses
• E-learning courses
• Career Smarter courses

On passing the official BCS exam, learners receive a BCS certificate and digital badge. The BCS International Diploma is awarded after passing all four module exams and the oral examination. The GCSE Maths course prepares learners for the GCSE exam, which is taken separately as a private candidate at an approved exam centre; the GCSE qualification is awarded by the exam board.

All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.

You will receive a confirmation email with your order details, and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Career Smarter is an online training provider based in Farringdon, London, offering self-paced certification courses across project management, IT, cyber security and business analysis. Its BCS-accredited business analysis courses and online GCSE Maths programme are studied entirely online, with official exams available to book separately when learners are ready.

Envico is an independent intermediary working in association with Career Smarter. Envico is not accredited by or associated with examination bodies or institutions in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.