The most widely-recognised Business Analyst certifications in the UK are awarded by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. A BCS Business Analysis certification on your CV indicates the knowledge, experience and skills you can bring to the role. To an employer, a Business Analyst qualification is an important objective measure and it gives them confidence in your ability.
TCC has been delivering business analysis training courses since 1981. In 2001, our team worked with the BCS to create their certifications for Business Analysts. The same team from TCC uses this deep understanding to continually improve our unrivalled accredited training courses to give you the best chance of achieving BCS Business Analyst certification and enjoying success as a BA.
BCS Professional Certification is available in the core areas of Business Analysis, as well in more specialist subjects. The modular approach to certification and skill development means that you can choose the areas of business analysis you want to study – although some subjects are required to achieve the associated diplomas. There are 15 individual certificates, targeted at 4 different levels of expertise:
This provides a clear development path for Business Analysts throughout their career.
For those new to Business Analysis, or those who do not hold any BCS certifications, the most common route is to study for the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
To be awarded the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis you must first successfully complete four certification modules (one Foundation and three Practitioner) which are part of the scheme. Once you have passed the individual certificate examinations, you can sit an oral examination to gain this higher level business analysis qualification.
BCS Business Analysis courses are available that lead to the following Foundation level certificates
Foundation level certificates in Business Analysis are ideal for those new to the profession and provide an introduction and broad coverage of a specific area of the subject. The breadth of knowledge and insight gained at this Foundation level, can then be used to underpin further study.
Foundation level certification is awarded on the successful completion of a one hour multiple-choice examination consisting of 40 questions. The BCS Foundation exam pass mark is 65% (26 out of 40).
These module certificates also form part of the:
BCS Business Analysis courses are available that lead to the following Practitioner level certificates:
Practitioner level certificates in Business Analysis explore the subject in greater detail and focus on the practical application of knowledge to demonstrate how the Business Analyst can perform effectively in the role.
Practitioner level certification is awarded on the successful completion of an open-book scenario-based examination. The number of questions can vary depending on the Accredited Exam Provider, but the BCS Practitioner exam pass mark is 50%.
These module certificates also form part of the:
BCS Business Analysis courses are available that lead to the following Professional level certificates:
Professional level certificates in Business Analysis focus on more advanced, specialist knowledge and skills which contribute to the Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. They also support career development towards becoming a Chartered IT Professional and to the Expert BA Award.
These module certificates also form part of the:
The following Consultant and Expert level certificates are available:
Consultant and expert level certificates in Business Analysis distinguish those with extensive business analysis experience, knowledge and skills.
Our Business Analysis courses have been carefully designed by our in-house team to provide you with the opportunity to learn the key skills and latest thinking in business analysis. Whether you're booking for yourself, or on behalf of your organisation, with courses starting at just £995 we can provide you with the support and training that you need.
Don't forget - we can also deliver standard, customised or bespoke in-house training solutions at your offices, anywhere in the world, at a time to suit you.
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