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Diploma in
Business Analysis
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is the globally recognised qualification for business analysts. Study fully online, at your own pace, with 12 months of accredited access and every BCS exam included — the four module exams and the final oral examination.
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Everything you need — every exam included
You get the complete accredited BCS Diploma — all four module exams and the final oral exam included — studied fully online at your own pace.
~25k
BCS-certified professionals
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in the UK & globally
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£55k+
Median UK salary for senior
business analysts
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business analysts
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Top 5
Most in-demand BA certification
by UK hiring managers
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by UK hiring managers
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Core Access
12 Months Online Course Access
Full accredited BCS Business Analysis eLearning — covering every Diploma module. Study anytime, 24/7, from any device.
Included · Free Delivery
Business Analysis: Fourth Edition
The official BCS textbook aligned with the current Diploma syllabus — delivered free to your door. The essential companion for exam preparation and real-world practice.
⭐ Worth £49.99 — included
Free Workshop
Oral Exam Preparation Workshop
A dedicated workshop to prepare you for the BCS oral interview — the final stage of the Diploma. Get expert guidance on what to expect, how to structure answers, and how to present your project work with confidence.
Bonus · Worth £199
Free AI Prompt Engineering Course
Build a high-demand skill alongside your BA qualification. This full AI Prompt Engineering course is included free — instantly relevant to modern business analysis roles.
24/7 · Included
AI Study Tutor
Never get stuck. Ask the built-in AI tutor any question as you study and get a clear, instant explanation — day or night, with no waiting for office hours.
Credential
Letter of Attendance & Digital Badge
Share your achievement on LinkedIn or add the verified digital badge to your CV — instantly recognisable to UK employers and hiring managers.
Who It’s For
Is the BCS Diploma right for you?
The Diploma takes you from the fundamentals through to practitioner level — so it fits whether you’re just starting out or already doing the work. No prior experience or degree required.
Starting Out
Aspiring Business Analysts
New to business analysis and want a recognised qualification to break into the field — with no prior experience or degree needed to begin.
Switching Careers
Career Changers
Moving from a role like project support, testing, operations or admin into a business analysis career, and want a credential employers respect.
Levelling Up
Working Business Analysts
Already doing the work and want the formal BCS Diploma to validate your experience and open the door to senior analyst roles.
Broadening Skills
Project & Delivery Professionals
Project managers, product owners and delivery leads who want deeper analysis skills to define requirements and shape better solutions.
The Qualification
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis
The Diploma is made up of four BCS accredited courses — two core modules, one knowledge-based module and one practitioner module — plus a final oral examination. Each course can be completed in around 30 hours and studied fully online at your own pace.
Core Module
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
Covers how to develop business strategy and use business analysis techniques to discover issues — including stakeholder analysis, process modelling, making the business case and identifying solutions.
Core Module
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering
Covers the requirements engineering process — eliciting requirements, communicating with stakeholders, writing user stories, managing requirements and understanding the roles of business and customer needs.
Knowledge Based Module
BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
Foundational business analysis knowledge — investigative techniques, stakeholder management, making the business case, identifying improvement options, documenting and managing requirements.
Practitioner Module
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
Covers business process modelling techniques — modelling and documenting processes, evaluating improvements, and understanding the organisational context in which processes operate.
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Questions
Common questions
No prior experience is required to begin. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis provides the entry point — the Diploma modules build on this. Whether you're new to the field or formalising existing skills, this qualification is designed to be accessible.
Yes — all four module exams and the final BCS oral examination are included in your enrolment. You can book each one when you're ready, at a time that suits your study pace.
The final stage of the BCS Diploma is an oral examination where you present and discuss a real business analysis project. The included Oral Exam Preparation Workshop walks you through what to expect, how to structure your submission and how to handle examiner questions — so you go in with confidence.
The AI Prompt Engineering course is a fully online programme that teaches you how to effectively communicate with and leverage AI tools — a skill increasingly relevant for business analysts. It's included at no extra cost with your enrolment.
With 12 months of access, most learners complete the Diploma modules within 6–12 months studying a few hours per week. The pace is entirely yours — you study around your existing commitments.
Yes. Finance options are available at checkout via Payl8r — spread the cost over several months. Contact our team for details and to find the best arrangement for your circumstances.
We offer a full 14-day money-back guarantee. Not satisfied within the first 14 days of enrolment? Email us and we'll refund every penny — no questions asked.
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