Updates to the Business Systems Development (BSD) Diplomas

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1 Updates to the Business (BSD) Diplomas Introduction ISEB has been offering the BSD qualification scheme since Since that time revisions have been made to the modules in order to ensure that the scheme offers a complete suite of products that are relevant for today s market. Over the last 12 months, ISEB has received increasing interest in the BSD Diplomas especially from overseas. As a result it has become apparent that the current structure does not meet the market demand for international markets. Feedback from ISEB customers has highlighted two key requirements for the revised scheme: More flexibility within the scheme to allow multiple routes to gain the Diploma Multi-national teams need to be able to acquire the relevant Diploma using a consistent approach that is relevant worldwide. ISEB has undertaken a review of the current scheme in order to define changes that will enable the BSD scheme to have an international reach. How does this affect existing ISEB candidates? There will be a greater choice of modules which can be taken and recognised within the BSD Scheme. The existing qualification will remain relevant and, as more overseas candidates obtain the qualification, will have increased international recognition.. Candidates will be able to attend oral examinations under the existing scheme until 28 th February Any candidate who is in the process of taking modules following the existing scheme will be required to complete their oral examination by the end of February Please note that 28 th February 2011 will be the final date for the existing oral examination. When will the new scheme be introduced? The revised BSD scheme is available immediately with the new oral examinations being available from 1 st February There is a transition period of 12 months, giving Exam Providers and their candidates sufficient time to adjust their programmes at their own convenience.. Candidates will be able to attend an oral examination using the existing format until 1 st February 2011.

2 Diploma in (BA) The Original Diploma in Core Modules Organisational Context Requirements Engineering Specialist Modules Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Modelling Business Processes Systems Modelling 3 of the above 1 of the above The existing ISEB Diploma in is awarded following the successful completion of three core modules, one specialist module and an oral examination. The New International Diploma in (BA) Core modules Requirements Engineering Knowledge-based specialism Organisational Context ITenabled Business Change Project Management Practitioner specialism Modelling Business Processes Systems Modelling Benefits Management & Business Acceptance 2 of the above 1 of the above 1 of the above The ISEB International Diploma in is awarded following the successful completion of two core modules, one knowledge based specialist module, one practitioner based specialist module and an oral examination. The Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA) Certified Professional (CBAP) exemption would continue to apply whereby candidates holding the CBAP are allowed exemption from the Requirements Engineering module plus one knowledge based specialism. Please note that candidates will not receive the ISEB Certificate, it will apply only as an exemption towards the Diploma.

3 Key Changes to the International Diploma in Candidates are now required to take two core modules. Candidates must elect a module from the knowledge based specialism as well as one from the practitioner based specialism. Organisational Context is no longer a core module. The ISEB Foundation in IT Enabled Business Change is now accepted as a module within this scheme. The ISEB Foundation in Project Management is now accepted as a module within this scheme.

4 Diploma in Solution Development (SD) The Original Diploma in Core Modules Systems Design and Implementation Systems Modelling Specialist Modules Business Analysis Integrating off the Shelf Software Solutions Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Software Testing 3 of the above 1 of the above The existing ISEB Diploma in is awarded following the successful completion of three core modules, one specialist module and an oral examination. The New International Diploma in Solution Development (SD) (re-named from the Diploma in ) Core modules Knowledge-based specialism Practitioner specialism Systems Modelling Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise & Solution Architecture Software Testing IT Service Management (V3) Systems Design (renamed from the Systems Design and Implementation ) Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise & Solution Architecture* Integrating Off-the-shelf Software Solutions 2 of the above 1 of the above 1 of the above

5 The ISEB International Diploma in Solution Development is awarded following the successful completion of two core modules, one knowledge based specialist module, one practitioner based specialist module and an oral examination. Key Changes to the International Diploma in Solution Development The Diploma has been renamed to the Diploma in Solution Development (formerly known as the Diploma in ). Candidates are now only required to take two core modules. Candidates must elect a module from the knowledge based specialism as well as one from the practitioner based specialism. Systems Design and Implementation has been re-named Systems Design. The ISEB Foundation in Project Management is now accepted as a module within this scheme. Systems Design is no longer a core module. The ISEB Foundation in has been dropped from the Diploma in Solution Development scheme. Further Information If you require any assistance with understanding the changes to the BSD Scheme and how this may impact you, please contact bsd@hq.bcs.org.uk.