BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis

Advance your Business Analysis career with BCS’s highest Business Analysis qualification.
93% pass rate • BCS practitioners & examiners • Highest BA qualification • 180-day access

The BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis is designed for experienced Business Analysts who want to demonstrate advanced professional capability across people, business and analytical disciplines.

It is aimed at professionals who have already attained the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and are looking to further develop their expertise, credibility and influence within the profession.

The qualification is particularly relevant for Senior Business Analysts, Lead Business Analysts, Principal Business Analysts, Business Analysis Practice Leads, Consultants and Business Change Professionals seeking recognition at an advanced level.

The Advanced Diploma develops expertise across multiple Business Analysis specialisms, helping candidates broaden their knowledge while demonstrating the ability to apply techniques in complex business environments.

Through a combination of professional certifications and a written submission, candidates develop advanced skills in:

  • Stakeholder engagement and influencing
  • Strategic analysis and business architecture
  • Benefits planning and realisation
  • Business analysis service delivery
  • Agile business analysis
  • Data analysis

The qualification demonstrates both breadth and depth of Business Analysis capability and provides evidence of professional contribution to the discipline.

The BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis combines Professional certifications to provide a comprehensive Business Analysis specialist learning pathway.

Benefits include:

  • 93% pass rate across our Business Analysis portfolio
  • Courses delivered by experienced BCS practitioners and examiners
  • Flexible instructor-led and self-study learning options
  • Sample papers and mock exams to support exam preparation
  • Narrated content supporting dyslexic and auditory learners
  • Colour-blind friendly learning materials
  • Access to the Amatis Academy for 180 days per module
  • Trusted by organisations and individuals across the UK and internationally

To attain the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis, candidates must:

  • Have a minimum of five years’ Business Analysis experience
  • Hold the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis
  • Achieve four Professional level certifications
  • Complete a written submission demonstrating professional competence, specialist expertise and contribution to the profession (£585 + VAT payable to BCS)

People Skills (mandatory)

  • Stakeholder Engagement

Business Skills (choose one)

  • Benefits Planning and Realisation
  • Business Analysis Service Delivery

Analytical Skills (choose one)

  • Agile Business Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Architecture

Additional Module

Choose one further certification from either the Business Skills or Analytical Skills specialisms

People Skills

  • Stakeholder Engagement (SE)
    • 2 days instructor-led
    • 18–20 hours self-study

Business Skills

  • Benefits Planning and Realisation (BPR)
    • 3 days instructor-led
    • 20–25 hours self-study
  • Business Analysis Service Delivery (BASD)
    • 3 days instructor-led
    • 20–25 hours self-study

Analytical Skills

  • Agile Business Analysis (ABA)
    • 3 days instructor-led
    • 20–25 hours self-study
  • Data Analysis (DA)
    • 2 days instructor-led
    • 18–20 hours self-study
  • Business Architecture (BAR)
    • 3 days instructor-led
    • 20–25 hours self-study

Comprehensive Learning Resources

All learning materials are accessed through the online Amatis Academy.

Learning Options

  • Self-study – 180-day access per course
  • Instructor-led – As per self-study, plus the option of a full-colour printed manual on request

Materials include

  • Comprehensive course manual
  • Knowledge checks throughout each course
  • Sample exam papers with answers to help refine exam technique
  • Mock exams to assess readiness before sitting the live examination
  • Practical exercises and real-world examples

Accessibility & Additional Resources

  • Narrated course content supporting dyslexic and auditory learners
  • Colour-blind friendly graphics throughout
  • Printed colour course manuals available on request for instructor-led learners

Block book and save

  • save over £1,100 on the instructor-led package
  • save over £300 on the self-study package

Booking is simple

  • Online Instructor-Led
    • select the Online Instructor-Led tab
    • choose your preferred start date
    • add the package to cart
    • complete checkout
  • Online Self-Study
    • select the Online Self-Study tab
    • add the package to cart
    • complete checkout

Access to the Amatis Academy is provided immediately following enrolment.

For a quick response call +44 (0)1225 836084.

The BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis demonstrates advanced capability across multiple Business Analysis disciplines and supports progression into senior and strategic roles.

Typical career paths include:

  • Senior Business Analyst
  • Lead Business Analyst
  • Principal Business Analyst
  • Business Analysis Practice Lead
  • Head of Business Analysis
  • Business Architecture Specialist
  • Strategic Change Consultant
  • Transformation Lead

The qualification also provides a strong platform for continued professional development, mentoring, thought leadership and contribution to the wider Business Analysis profession.

Four professional certificates • Portfolio submission • Highest BCS BA qualification

Advance towards BCS’s highest Business Analysis qualification with expert support

  • Learn from experienced BCS practitioners and examiners throughout your Advanced Diploma journey
  • Build expertise across people, business and analytical disciplines
  • Benefit from live discussion, guided exercises and practical examples
  • Develop specialist knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace
  • Prepare confidently for Professional Certificate examinations with sample papers and mock exams
  • Access course materials for 180 days following each module
  • Save over £1,100 compared to purchasing modules individually

was £4,580.00

now £3,660.00 + VAT

Flexible learning designed around your experience and schedule

  • Study anytime, anywhere with 24/7 access to the Amatis Academy
  • Progress through modules at a pace that fits around work and personal commitments
  • Access professionally developed learning materials authored by experienced practitioners
  • Reinforce learning through knowledge checks, sample papers and mock examinations
  • Revisit content as often as required during the 180-day access period
  • Work towards the Advanced Diploma without the need to attend scheduled classes
  • Save over £300 compared to purchasing modules individually

was £2,500.00

now £2,250.00 + VAT

Develop senior Business Analysis capability across your organisation

Who typically attends?

  • Senior Business Analysts
  • Lead Business Analysts
  • Principal Business Analysts
  • Business Analysis Practice Leads
  • Business Architects
  • Business Change Managers
  • Transformation Leads
  • Internal Consultants

Develop advanced Business Analysis capability across people, business and analytical disciplines while creating recognised career pathways for experienced practitioners.

This qualification helps organisations strengthen Business Analysis leadership, improve strategic decision-making and build a consistent approach to capability development across multiple teams.

Looking to develop capability across several Business Analysts?

Our Managed Learning Service provides flexible training credits, reporting and structured development pathways that help organisations scale capability with confidence.