• Demonstrate your leadership ability with our internationally-recognised team leadership certification
  • Apply leadership frameworks and techniques in your senior role or prepare to take the next step into people management
  • Develop skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within your organisation
  • Attain one of the four modules you need to gain the Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis

Who is it for?

  • The professional certificate is for anyone who is wants to further their understanding of leadership frameworks and techniques
  • Suitable for business analysts, project managers, product managers and business managers

What are the entry requirements?

  • There are no entry requirements for this certification.

What will I learn?

You’ll gain a broad understanding of team leadership, including:

  • Team leadership roles and styles
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Participative leadership
  • Positive communication
  • Managing team performance
  • Managing time and priorities
  • Leading teams through change

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:

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Download our sample question paper (PDF)

Download our guidance document (PDF)

How do I get this certification?

Take the complete training programme (recommended)

You can take a bundled programme of courses with one of our approved training providers. You’ll find them across the UK and around the world.

How long will it take?

Classroom courses normally last two days.

Where can I study?

  • At an approved provider near you
  • At your computer via e-learning or web conference learning

How much does it cost?

Prices for courses vary depending on your chosen training provider and course format.

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Exam only (study on your own)

Ideal if you’re self-motivated and already know something about business analysis.

How long will it take?

It usually takes a minimum of 16 hours to prepare for the exam.

Where can I take the exam?

At any Pearson VUE test centre across the world.

How much does it cost?

Exam price: £342 (£285 + VAT)

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What format is the exam?

  • 90 minute ‘closed book’ with 40 multiple choice questions
  • Pass mark is 65%

What are the benefits of gaining a BCS certification?

"Studying the BCS certifications keeps my knowledge fresh and alive, giving an extra boost to the tasks I do during my working day"

Donna Rozycki
Business Analyst, Zurich

What's next?

Demonstrate your skills and expertise by gaining the internationally-recognised BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis, available once you have completed three other professional-level modules.

Available once you’ve completed the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, and a BCS professional certification in each of the analytical, business and people skills subjects, and one additional BCS professional certification in either an analytical or business skills subject.

Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis

  • Designed for senior business analysts with at least five years’ experience
  • Validates your experience and expertise as well as your contribution to the wider business analysis community
  • To attain the Advanced Diploma you must gain four professional level certifications and complete a portfolio review

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This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.