Certification Details
The BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, Diploma in International Solutions Development, requires that delegates successfully pass the two mandatory core modules, one of a choice of knowledge-based specialisms and a one of a choice of practitioner-based specialisms. Once the above modules have been completed candidates must then sit and pass an oral exam with ISEB to gain the full International Diploma in Solutions Development.
Delegates have the flexibility to sit the modules within the International Diploma in Solutions Development in any order they choose, however having completed the four modular certificates delegates will need to book the Oral examination. The application form for which can be found here. Candidates should also read through the guidelines for the Oral Examination International Diploma in Solutions Development found here.
Please Note
The following courses:
- are being replaced by the following Practitioner courses:
- BCS Practitioner Certificate in User Experience
- BCS Practitioner Certificate in Systems Modelling and Development
- BCS Practitioner Certificate in Systems Integration
Some key information for this is below:
Retirement of current certifications:
- Last booking date for exams: Friday 7th March 2025
- Last sitting date for exams: Friday 5th September 2025
- Retirement date of all 3 courses: Friday 26th September 2025
At a glance
Core module courses (must pass two - see note below)
Take Systems Development Essentials and either of the Systems Modelling Techniques (Structured or UML) courses, then pass all associated examinations.
Knowledge based courses (must pass one)
Select one 'Knowledge based' course, from the options below.
Practitioner based courses (must pass one)
Select one 'Practitioner based' course, from the options below.
Solution Development Oral Exam (must take)
The exam is taken externally but QA can arrange this for you.