- Routes to the examinations
We provide candidates with two routes to sit BCS examinations in Business Analysis and Data Management:
- as a part of our training courses, where they are conducted on the final afternoon of the courses
- by open public sessions conducted one afternoon per month
"I sat three BCS exams with Stehle Associates, all of which were well-conducted in a relaxed, professional but friendly manner.
I would definitely use them again in the future and have no hesitation in recommending them to friends and colleagues."
Alan Tagg
- Papers we offer
Candidates can select from the following papers:
- Business Analysis Practice (was Essentials)
- Requirements Engineering
- Organisational Context (to end first quarter 2012)
- Modelling Business Processes
- Systems Modelling Techniques (Structured Techniques)
- Data Management Essentials
Direct-entry candidates can choose to sit any of the papers from the list above.
Each direct-entry exam afternoon comprises two sessions, so candidates can sit two papers in the same afternoon should they wish.
- Examination Venues
Note that we do not use our Piccadilly address for examinations.
We have a selection of venues (in London only) that we use on a regular basis, all close to mainline stations. We advise the venue when you book.
- To book an examination
Download the booking form by clicking on the link in the sidebar. Complete and return to us and we will confirm your reservation and send joining instructions and invoice.
- Practitioner examinations
All Business Analysis Practitioner examinations comprise a one hour, written open-book paper, preceded by 15 minutes reading time. Candidates may therefore bring with them course notes, text books, or any other written material that they believe will be of use.
On completion of the examination we mark the scripts, inform candidates of the outcome, and then pass all the paperwork to BCS. BCS supply the Certificate to successful candidates.
- Sample examination papers
We do not provide sample papers for candidates because these are what we accredit with BCS. Once accredited they are re-used so, obviously, we need to protect them.
The BCS web site now holds a selection of sample questions per subject. There are links to these from the appropriate course description on this site. You might also benefit from looking at our resources page.
- Diploma examination
We do not run the Diploma examination. BCS manages these itself although training providers can arrange examinations if they have a group of candidates. Normally candidates should book their examination directly with BCS - see http://www.bcs.org/category/9284