BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, so you can get started as soon as you're ready. However, you’ll need a good understanding of English to follow the content.

If English isn’t your first language, you’ll have access to extra support during your exam, including 25% additional time and the option to use your own paper-based language dictionary.

Your BCS Business Analysis course is fully online. You'll cover fourteen units in total, covering topics like: 

• What is business analysis?
• The competencies of a business analyst
• The strategic context for business analysis
• The business analysis service framework
• Investigating the business situation
• Analysing and managing stakeholders
• Improving business services and processes
• Defining the solution
• Making the business case
• Establishing the requirements
• Documenting and modelling requirements
• Validating and managing requirements
• Delivering the requirements
• Delivering the business solution

For full details of what you'll cover in each unit, download your free BCS course guide.

You’ll be assessed through one online multiple-choice exam.

You’ll sit your exam online using a proctoring service, where your screen and environment to ensure the exam is fair and secure.

To sit your proctored exam, you’ll need:

• A desktop computer or laptop (no Chromebooks, tablets or smartphones)
• A webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
• Internet speed of at least 2 Mbps

A BCS course is a professional training programme accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, the UK’s leading professional body for IT and business analysis.

BCS courses are designed to help learners gain industry-recognised qualifications in key areas of information technology, including:

• Business Analysis
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Security (CISMP)
• IT Service Management
• Agile Practices
• User Experience (UX)

BCS qualifications validate your IT knowledge and skills, helping you stand out to employers, meet tech industry standards, and progress in your career. 

Yes! BCS courses are professional qualifications designed to develop and certify your skills in IT, business analysis, cybersecurity, and other digital fields.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, these courses are globally recognised and widely respected by employers across the tech and business sectors. A professional BCS course is ideal if you’re looking to:

• Gain formal recognition for your skills and experience
• Improve your career prospects in the IT or digital space
• Progress into specialist roles like Business Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, or IT Project Manager

At ICS Learn, we offer flexible, online BCS courses that allow you to earn your professional qualification on your terms – anytime, anywhere.

All students who successfully pass their BCS exam(s) will qualify for a free one-year Professional BCS Membership. 

This is a high-level membership that allows you to use the 'MBCS' designation after your name, demonstrating to employers that you have strong IT knowledge, practical skills, and a commitment to progressing your career.

As well as professional recognition, your membership also gives you access to a range of benefits, including:

• Career development tools and guidance, such as the Personal Development Plan (PDP), CPD portal, and SFIAplus framework
• Networking opportunities through events, publications, specialist groups, and the Member Network
• Access to best practice resources, industry updates, and an online knowledge library
• Discounts on books, training resources, and reduced rates on selected insurance products

For more information about BCS Membership, download your free course guide today.

We're the world's most experienced flexible learning provider, specialising in flexible, 100% online learning training to fit around your life. Whether you're working full-time, caring for family, or just need more control over your studies, we give you the freedom to learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Here’s why thousands of students choose ICS Learn every year:

• 24/7 course access so you can study anytime, on any device
• Flexible payment plans to spread the cost
• Trusted by students in over 100+ countries 
• Career-ready qualifications recognised by employers and universities

With ICS Learn, you’re in control of your education – and your future.

*Please note that personalised tutor support is currently not offered on our BCS courses. 

As an ICS Learn student, you'll always have the support you need to succeed. From the moment you enrol, you'll gain access to:

• Our all-in-one virtual learning platform, mystudyspace
• Access to all of your interactive online course materials
• Online Induction Programme and AI-led videos
• FREE online study planners 
• Access to our Resource Library, full of tools, tips and guidance
• Our friendly Student Services team to help you with non-academic questions

*Please note that personalised tutor support is currently not offered on our BCS courses. 

If you’re funding the course yourself, our flexible 0% payment plans* allow you to spread the cost with interest-free* monthly instalments. 

If your employer is funding all or part of your course, we can invoice them directly for your course fees – just let your course advisor know and we’ll arrange everything.

Your payments will be charged in GBP. The monthly payments listed in your local currency are an estimate based on the current exchange rate from xe.com.

This means that if you set up a monthly payment plan, the amount you’ll pay each month in your local currency may vary based on the current exchange rate.

Your bank may use a different exchange rate from the one listed here, or charge a fee for converting your payments into GBP; we’d advise that you speak to your bank directly for more details.

Enrol online or get in touch with our Course Advisors today! 

They’ll talk through your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you’re choosing the right course, then get you enrolled with a flexible payment plan.

If you have any disabilities which you think might affect your studies or assessments, please tell your Course Advisor before you enrol so we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.