Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
- Take your career to the next level by learning how to support successful business change
- Explore a range of strategic analysis and performance management techniques
- Apply business analysis techniques within a defined framework
- Attain one of the four modules you need to gain the International Diploma in Business Analysis, which follows entry onto the professional registration for IT technicians (RITTech)
Who is it for?
- For people who already have a business analysis role and want to gain a deeper understanding of business analysis strategy and application
- Suitable for business analysts, business managers and members of their team, business change managers and project managers
What are the entry requirements?
- There are no requirements, but candidates should have some practical experience of business analysis.
What will I learn?
The syllabus covers how to develop a business strategy and how to explore a business issue. You’ll learn how to apply a range of business analysis techniques and look at a range of issues including:
- The strategic context
- How to analyse stakeholder perspectives
- How to analyse and model business activities
- How to identify potential solutions
- How to make the business case
Some of our training providers are delivering this exam in a written format. Please check with the individual training provider to confirm which format they are using.
The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:
Download our current syllabus (PDF) - retiring 20 December 2024.
Download our new syllabus (PDF)
What format is the exam?
- Please refer to the individual syllabus for the exam format
Resources to help you study
Business Analysis 4th edition
This bestselling textbook explores a range of approaches and techniques for business analysis and covers the syllabus for the Business Analysis Foundation Certificate.
Please note: Please refer to your syllabus for the required reading relevant to that syllabus and exam.
What are the benefits of gaining a BCS certification?
Become a Professional member for free* on gaining your certification and enjoy networking opportunities with other professionals, as well as access to resources online.
Map your skills and identify your goals along your career path by following the SFIAplus industry-standard framework.
Gain an internationally recognised certification, enabling you to take your skills around the world.
What's next?
Demonstrate your skills and expertise by gaining the internationally-recognised International Diploma in Business Analysis, available once you have completed three other modules as well as this core module.
International Diploma in Business Analysis
- Available once you’ve completed four modules: two core modules, one knowledge module and one practitioner module
- You’ll have an oral examination to discuss your experience and capabilities
Read more about our International Diploma in Business Analysis
*This offer applies to first-time BCS members. Free membership is applicable for your first year as a BCS member only.
This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.
