This workshop prepares you for the final stage of the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis oral examination. You will revisit key concepts from your completed modules and practice answering oral exam questions. The focus is on applying your knowledge in context, helping you demonstrate the analytical and interpersonal skills required to achieve the diploma and perform more effectively in business analysis roles.
BCS Business Analysis Diploma – Oral Examination Preparation Workshop
Effective exam preparation for business analysis professionals
This one-day workshop is designed for professionals who have completed the required written examinations for the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and are preparing for the oral exam. You’ll work through the key areas of the syllabus, focusing on how business analysis activities connect across the lifecycle, from understanding business context through to requirements definition and business case development. The workshop places particular emphasis on developing your ability to communicate your thinking clearly under exam conditions.
Learning objectives
- Prepare for oral examination format
- Practise responding to exam questions
- Apply techniques in context
- Strengthen analytical thinking
- Improve communication skills
- Understand examiner expectations
- Integrate module knowledge
- Build confidence for assessment
Key facts
Certification
This workshop prepares you for the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis oral examination.
Who it’s for
This course is for candidates who have passed the four written exams and are preparing for the final oral assessment.
Prerequisites
You must have successfully completed the four written examinations required for the diploma.
Exam information
The oral exam is a 50-minute interview with two examiners and must be booked separately from the workshop.
Optional extras
There are no optional extras to accompany this course.
Pre-course
There are no pre-course materials required for this training.
Course syllabus
Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.
- The context for business analysis
- The rationale for business analysis
- Sectors of the economy
- Business environment analysis
- Legal framework for business analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Business performance measurement
- Business change lifecycle
- Business analysis techniques
- Investigating and documenting business situations
- Stakeholders and perspectives
- Business activity modelling
- Business events and business rules
- Gap analysis
- Business case
- Rationale for making a business case
- Contents of a business case
- The financial case
- Investment appraisal techniques
- Risk and impact analysis
- Lifecycle for the business case
- Requirements definition
- Rationale for requirements engineering
- Elicitation techniques and their relevance
- Rationale and approach for requirements analysis, negotiation and validation
- Requirements management and documentation
- Rationale and approach for requirements management
- Traceability
- Change and version control
- Types of requirements
- Documenting requirements
- Rationale for modelling requirements
- Approach to modelling processing and data
- Selected knowledge-based specialist module
- Relevance of specialist module to the business analyst
- Taking a holistic view
- Competencies of a BA
- Professionalism and business analysis
- Lifecycle relevant to the BA and the specialism
- Selected practitioner specialism
- Relevant to role and responsibilities of the business analyst
- Description and application of techniques and approaches from specialist module
- Practice questions
FAQs
This workshop focuses on preparing you for the final stage of the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis. It helps you practice exam techniques and build confidence in responding to oral questions, supported by expert feedback and additional learning resources.
What happens in the BCS oral exam?
The oral exam is a 50-minute interview conducted by two examiners. You will be asked to demonstrate how you apply business analysis techniques and knowledge from your completed modules. The focus is on your ability to integrate concepts, communicate clearly and show professional competence.
Is the oral exam included in this course?
No, the oral exam is not included in the workshop. It must be booked and paid for separately through the relevant examination provider. The workshop is designed specifically to help you prepare effectively for that assessment.
When should I book my oral exam?
It is recommended that you schedule your oral exam at least three weeks after completing the workshop. This gives you sufficient time to consolidate your learning and review any received feedback.
What additional learning do I receive?
You will receive access to an online learning service that covers additional areas of the oral syllabus, including legal issues and types of organisations in business analysis. This ensures you are fully prepared, even for topics not covered in your previous modules.
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