BCS International Diploma in Solution Development
Build your diploma from the modules that match your career path and enjoy industry recognition for your solution development expertise.
Who is it for?
Practising solution developers and professionals from related disciplines who want a detailed understanding of solution development best practice.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the oral examination, four modules are required to be passed:
- two core modules
- one knowledge-based specialist module
- one practitioner specialist module
What modules do I need?
Core modules - you must pass both modules:
- Systems Development Essentials
- Systems Modelling Techniques
Knowledge based specialisms - you must pass one of these modules:
- Foundation Certificate in Systems Development
- Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
Practitioner specialisms - you must pass one of these modules:
- Business Analysis Practice
- Systems Design Techniques
- Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture
- Integrating Off-the-shelf Software Solutions
The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:
Download our current syllabus (PDF)
Download our candidate guidelines (PDF)
What format is the exam?
- Up to 50 minutes oral examination
- Conducted by two examiners
- Questions on topics from the syllabus, including the selected specialist modules
This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.