BCS Oral Preparation Workshop
This workshop is designed for candidates who have successfully completed the four required BCS Diploma modules and are preparing for the BCS International Diploma Oral Examination.
Led by an experienced BCS examiner, the workshop helps candidates understand the assessment process, refine their responses and approach the oral examination with greater confidence.
Whether you’re unsure what to expect on the day or simply want to maximise your chances of success, this workshop provides practical guidance, revision support and examiner insight to help you perform at your best.
By the end of the workshop, candidates will be able to:
- Understand how the BCS Oral Examination is structured and assessed
- Recognise the types of questions commonly used during the examination
- Apply Business Analysis techniques within realistic business scenarios
- Structure responses clearly and confidently under examination conditions
- Demonstrate Business Analysis knowledge across the Diploma syllabus
- Identify areas requiring further revision before the oral examination
- Approach the examination with greater confidence and clarity
The Oral Preparation Workshop is designed specifically to help candidates prepare for one of the final stages of the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Benefits include:
- Delivered by experienced BCS oral examiners
- Comprehensive review of the Diploma syllabus
- Sample questions covering every syllabus topic
- Revision mind maps for Business Analysis Practice, Requirements Engineering and Modelling Business Processes
- Six BCS sample examination papers for additional revision
- Practical guidance on examination technique and answering styles
- Access to course materials via the Amatis Academy for 180 days
- Optional mock oral examination available
Workshop Timetable
Day 1
(09:00 GMT – approximately 4 hours)
- The business context
- Business Analysis techniques
- Business case development
- Requirements definition
- Requirements management and documentation
- Practitioner specialism revision
- Examination preparation and question practice
The Oral Preparation Workshop prepares candidates for the BCS International Diploma Oral Examination.
There is no examination at the end of the workshop.
Candidates may choose to book an optional mock oral examination with an experienced BCS examiner.
The mock examination includes:
- 45-minute mock oral examination
- 15-minute personalised feedback session
- Guidance on strengths, weaknesses and revision priorities
All course material is accessed via the Amatis Academy.
Included resources:
- Comprehensive course manual
- Mindmap for each module
- Two BCS 40-question sample BCS exam papers* for each of the following certifications:
- Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
- Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering
- Practitioner Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
- Narrated learning content
- Colour-blind accessible graphics
- Dyslexia-friendly learning resources
Access options:
- Self-study learners receive 180 days’ access
- Instructor-led learners receive 180 days’ access plus an optional printed colour course manual
Choose either the instructor-led or self-study option below and complete the online booking process.
For team bookings, private deliveries or bespoke programmes, contact the Amatis team to discuss requirements and available delivery options.
Once you feel ready, complete and return the BCS Oral Examination registration form, available from Amatis on request.
Candidates who book the Oral Preparation Workshop through Amatis can book the BCS Oral Examination at cost price (£350 + VAT) with no additional administration fee.
Successful completion of the Oral Examination leads to the award of the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, one of the most widely recognised Business Analysis qualifications in the profession.
SFIA Level
Skill: KSB05
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Keeping organisational objectives and strategies in mind, and ensuring courses of action are aligned with the strategic context.
Skill: KSC04
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Expert in applying techniques that help investigating, analysing, modelling and recording a business area or system of interest.
Skill: KSC38
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Familiar with the business environment relating to own sphere of work (own organisation and/ or closely associated organisations, such as customers, suppliers, partners and competitors), in particular those aspects of the business that the specialism is to support (i.e. localised organisational awareness from a technical perspective).
Skill: KSD01
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Proficient in methods, tools and techniques to analyse and optimise processes in order to improve the quality of a product or service.
Skill: KSD04
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Expert in the selection and application of information elicitation methods, tools and techniques that are appropriate to the information required and the sources available.
Skill: KSD07
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Familiar with organisational structures; their mission, objectives, strategies and tactics adopted by organisations; measures of performance such as critical success factors and key performance indicators; organisational cultures and cultural dimensions.
Skill: KSD85
Level: Level K2 — K5
Guidance
Expert in establishing relationships, analysing perspectives and managing stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Adapting stakeholder engagement style to meet the needs of different audiences. The identification of key business stakeholders and an assessment of their level of power and interests, and their perspectives to inform the way(s) in which they should be considered and managed.
Maximise your chances of Oral Exam success
- Led by experienced BCS oral examiners
- Understand what examiners are looking for
- Revise every area of the Diploma syllabus
- Practise answering realistic oral examination questions
- Build confidence before examination day
- Identify and address weaker knowledge areas
- Access materials until your oral examination date
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27th August 2026Online instructor-led
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24th September 2026Online instructor-led
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29th October 2026Online instructor-led
£425.00 + VAT
Flexible preparation at your own pace
- Revise the complete Diploma syllabus
- Access sample questions covering every syllabus topic
- Use revision mind maps for BAP, RE and MBP
- Practise with six BCS sample examination papers
- Strengthen understanding of key Business Analysis techniques
- Revisit materials whenever needed
- Access materials until your oral examination date
Who typically attends?
- Business Analysts
- Senior Business Analysts
- Change Managers
- Product Owners
- Business Architects
- Candidates preparing for the BCS International Diploma
Help candidates approach the BCS Oral Examination with confidence through structured preparation, examiner insight and practical question practice.
This workshop helps organisations maximise the return on investment from Diploma training programmes by increasing candidate confidence and supporting successful completion of the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
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