Course overview
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Looking for a business analysis qualification to take your career to the next level?
Awarded by The Chartered Institute of IT (BCS), the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis builds on real-world experience to give you advanced, practical skills in investigating business problems, modelling processes, and defining requirements that actually deliver results.
This online Diploma is designed for Business Analysts, Project Managers, and IT professionals looking to formalise their expertise and progress into more senior, strategic roles.
You’ll build a well-rounded skillset you can apply directly in the workplace, demonstrating your ability to think like a confident, capable analyst.
The result is a qualification recognised by employers around the world, and a clear signal that you’re ready for greater responsibility, bigger projects, and the next step in your career.
Who's It For?
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is great if you’re
Starting or progressing your career as a Business Analyst (BA)
Already in a BA-related role but lacking formal qualifications
Transitioning into business analysis from IT, operations, project support, or change management
Looking to strengthen your credibility in business or digital transformation roles
Working in a project environment where requirements and stakeholder management are key
Job outcomes
- Information Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Analyst
- IT Security Administrator
- Risk and Compliance Analyst
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Information Governance Officer
- IT or Infrastructure Support
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
84 learning hours, plus 5 exams
10-month support period
Delivery
Self-study
e-Learning
Entry requirements
You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol on the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Course features
24/7 access to our all-in-one virtual learning platform, mystudyspace
Online Induction Programme and AI-led videos
The BCS Business Analysis eBook to support you throughout your studies
FREE online study planners
Our friendly Student Services team to help you with non-academic questions
Assessment
To successfully gain your BCS qualification, you'll sit five exams in total. These include:
One exam per module (4 in total)
One 50-minute oral exam
If English is your second language, you’re entitled to 25% additional time and the use of a paper language dictionary during the exam.
Subjects
*Please note that tutor support is not currently included on ICS Learn’s BCS courses.
• BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering
If you’re not ready to commit to the full diploma, you can study each Certificate individually. Speak to our Course Advisors for more details.
About ICS Learn
As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in online learning with real-world impact.Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms.Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications include:CIPD HR and L&D coursesAAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping coursesICB & Sage Payroll courses CMI Management coursesPRINCE2 Project Management coursesCIPS Procurement coursesBCS Information Technology coursesWith anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around.That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Enrol today!
