Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Prep (Voucher Included)

LinkedIn reports that business analysis is one of the fastest-growing professions. With increasing dependence on technology projects, organizations are hiring more business analysts, making business analysis training more important than ever. The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is the most recognized entry-level certificate for business analysts globally.

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Course code: GES2157

What you will learn

Complete overview of the knowledge areas of BABOK v3.0
The preparation process for the ECBA certification
Tasks and techniques for business analysis
Prepare for the final exam with chapter-based questions and simulations

How you will benefit

Develop expertise on BABOK fundamentals
Successfully complete ECBA exam in a timely manner
Expand your career opportunities, such as landing a new role or promotion

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
3 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
60 course hours

Outline

Instructions
1. How to Use Thinkific Learning Portal
Introduction
1. Introduction
2. BA V3 Themes
3. BA knowledge areas
4. BA V3 Glossary
5. Study Guide - Preface and Introduction
6. Presentation - Introduction to BABOK
BA Key Concepts
1. Key terms
2. Requirements classifications
3. BABOK roles
4. Study Guide - Business analysis Key Concepts
5. Concept Questions - BA Concepts
6. Concept Questions - BABOK Terms
7. Knowledge Based Questions - Intro to BA
8. Knowledge Based Questions - BABOK Terms
BA Planning and Monitoring
1. Intro to BA planning and monitoring
2. Task 1 - Plan BA approach
3. Task 2 - Plan stakeholder engagement
4. Task 3 - Plan BA governance
5. Task 4 - Plan BA information management
6. Task 5 - Identify BA performance improvements
7. Study Guide - Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
8. Concept Questions - BA Planning
9. Knowledge Based Questions - BA Planning
10. Flashcards - BA Planning
11. Audiobook - BA Planning
12. Presentation - BA Planning
Elicitation and Collaboration
1. Intro to Elicitation and Collaboration
2. Task 1 - Prepare for elicitation
3. Task 2 - Conduct elicitation
4. Task 3 - Confirm elicitation result
5. Task 4 - Communicate BA information
6. Task 5 - Manage stakeholder collaboration
7. Study Guide - Elicitation and Collaboration
8. Concept Questions - Elicitation - Part 1
9. Concept Questions - Elicitation - Part 2
10. Knowledge Based Questions - Elicitation
11. Flashcards - Elicitation
12. Audiobook - Elicitation
13. Presentation - Elicitation and Collaboration
Requirements LCM
1. Intro to Requirements Lifecycle Management
2. Task 1 - Trace Requirements
3. Task 2 - Maintain Requirements
4. Task 3 - Prioritize Requirements
5. Task 4 - Assess Requirements Changes
6. Task 5 - Approve Requirements
7. Study Guide - Chapter 5 - Requirements Life Cycle Management
8. Concept Questions - Req. LCM
9. Knowledge Based Questions - Req. LCM
10. Flashcards - Req. LCM
11. Audiobook - Req. LCM
12. Presentation - Req. LCM
Requirements Analysis and Design Def.
1. Intro to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
2. Task 1 - Specify and Model Requirements
3. Task 2 - Verify Requirements
4. Task 3 - Validate requirements
5. Task 4 - Define Requirements architecture
6. Task 5 - Define Design Options
7. Task 6 - Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
8. Study Guide - Chapter 6 - Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
9. Concept Questions - RADD - Part 1
10. Concept Questions - RADD - Part 2
11. Knowledge Based Questions - RADD
12. Flashcards - RADD
13. Audiobook - RADD
14. Presentation - RADD
Underlying Competencies
1. Intro to Underlying Competencies
2. 1-Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
3. 2-Behavioral Characteristics
4. 3-Business Knowledge
5. 4-Communication Skills
6. 5-Interaction Skills
7. 6-Tools and Technology
8. Study Guide - Chapter 9 - Underlying Competencies
9. Concept Questions - Underlying Competencies - Part 1
10. Concept Questions - Underlying Competencies - Part 2
11. Knowledge Based Questions - Underlying Competencies
Techniques
1. Acceptance and evaluation criteria
2. Backlog Management
3. Balanced scorecards
4. Benchmarking and market analysis
5. Brainstorming
6. Business Cases
7. Business capability analysis
8. Business Model Canvas
9. Business rules analysis
10. Collaborative games
11. Concept modelling
12. Data dictionary
13. Data flow diagrams
14. Data mining
15. Data modelling
16. Decision analysis
17. Decision modelling
18. Document analysis
19. Estimation
20. Financial analysis
21. Focus groups
22. Functional decomposition
23. Glossary
24. Interface analysis
25. Interviews
26. Item tracking
27. Lessons learned
28. Metrics and key performance indicators
29. Mind mapping
30. Non-functional requirements analysis
31. Observation
32. Organizational modelling
33. Prioritization
34. Process analysis
35. Process modelling
36. Prototyping
37. Reviews
38. Risk analysis and management
39. Roles and permissions matrix
40. Root cause analysis
41. Scope models
42. Sequence diagrams
43. Stakeholder list map or personas
44. State modelling
45. Survey or questionnaire
46. SWOT analysis
47. Use cases and scenarios
48. User stories
49. Vendor assessment
50. Workshops
51. Study Guide - Chapter 10 - Techniques
52. Concept Questions - Techniques - Part 1
53. Concept Questions - Techniques - Part 2
54. Knowledge Based Questions - Techniques
55. Presentation - BA Techniques
Past Session Recordings
1. Links for Past Session Recordings - ECBA
Workshop Materials
1. ECBA Session Plan
2. Requirements Traceability Relationships
3. BA Techniques - When to Use Which One
Reference Materials
1. BABOK V3 KAs and Tasks Overview Mindmap
2. 6 KAs and 30 Tasks of BABOK V3 Mindmap
3. BABOK V3 Techniques Mind-map
4. BABOK Word Cloud Mindmap
5. Business Analysis Workbook
6. BABOK V3 Tasks Summary
7. BABOK V3 Glossary-KA wise
Exam Prep Help
1. ECBA Exam Preparation Plan with FAQs
2. ECBA V3 Application Simulator
3. The Ultimate IIBA Exams Info Guide
4. The Ultimate IIBA Exam Tips Guide
5. ECBA v3 Audiobook
6. BABOK Analysis Document
Simulations
1. ECBA Simulations 1-3

Instructors & Support

LN Mishra

LN Mishra is the co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Adaptive US Inc. and has over 28 years of experience in business analysis, where he has assisted more than 1200 business analysts in becoming IIBA certified. LN is the only trainer who holds all seven certifications from IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, CCA, AAC, CBDA, and CPOA) and CPRE from IREB in Germany. He has held numerous workshops in business analysis and consulted and trained clients in the US, Europe, and India, including Toshiba, Nordstrom, AkzoNobel, AXA, MindTree, iGate, Ness, and more. LN holds a post-graduate diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM Ahmedabad and BE (Honors) in Electronics. He has also authored over 20 books on business analysis, including Practical Requirements Engineering, Mastering CBAP, CBAP Question Bank, Mastering CPRE, CPRE Question Bank, and Stories for IT Trainers.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

Good command over English language and good knowledge of business and IT

Certification Requirements:

To earn the ECBA designation, candidates must:

Complete a minimum of 21 Professional Development (PD) hours within the last four years.
Agree with the Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
Pass the exam

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Headset and microphone.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

More About

About Certification: International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is a professional association shaping the practice of business analysis to achieve better enterprise outcomes. With 30,000 global Members, 120 chapters, 1,500 volunteers, and 500 partners worldwide. IIBA supports the recognition of the profession within organizations, enables networking and community engagement, provides foundational standards and resources, and offers internationally recognized certification programs for career advancement.

FAQ

There is a reason why business analysts, sometimes referred to as BAs, are in demand and continue to be a part of employers' future hiring needs and plans. As a business analyst, you can expect to evaluate past and current data while identifying areas within the business that need to be improved. This role aligns with someone who wants to be in a collaborative position where you communicate and work with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

As a business analyst professional, you will leverage your knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between IT and the business by assessing the process, delivering data-driven recommendations, and determining requirements within a company to executives and stakeholders.

To be successful, you must analyze and work with others, both internally and externally, to understand how to use data to change a product, service, process, hardware, or software to improve and add value to your company.

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a business analyst is $84,137

Yes, you will receive the needed Professional Development (PD) hours you need to apply for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA^TM) exam.

To earn the ECBA designation, candidates must:

Complete a minimum of 21 Professional Development (PD) hours within the last four years.
Agree with the Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
Pass the exam

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Prep (Voucher Included)

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