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General Information
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3 days |
| Overview: |
Do you want to get certified in business analysis but are new to the field? Whether you are fresh out of college and have little to no project experience or are simply looking to understand the business analysis profession better, this course will provide you with not only the preparation you will need to pass IIBA’s ECBA exam, but also a foundation for a career in business analysis.
Participants will learn invaluable tips and tricks needed to pass the ECBA certification exam. This course follows IIBA's ECBA exam blueprint based on the BABOK® Guide v3.0. It also includes the use of Watermark’s acclaimed online exam simulator, which provides detailed explanations of why incorrect answers are wrong and why the correct answer is right.
This course conforms to and aligns with the BABOK® Guide version 3.0 of the IIBA® (International Institute of Business Analysis).
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE
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Increase your confidence and improve your chances of passing the ECBA certificate exam.
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Streamline the massive amounts of information required to pass the test.
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The small-class environment, group exercises, and sample exam questions keep you engaged and aid in your retention and learning.
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Learn from experts. The course is designed and taught by CBAP® Recipients with extensive knowledge of the BABOK® Guide, some of whom also contributed to its development.
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Dedication. We have 7 CBAP® Recipients on staff, ready to help you pass the exam.
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Trusted. Study with a firm that has helped hundreds of people pass the ECBA™, CCBA®, CBAP® exam, and thousands pass the PMP® exam. We know how to combine learning with test preparation in an engaging way!
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Complete. Earn 21 CDUs, enough to apply for the ECBA™ exam.
We guarantee that you will pass the ECBA certification exam if you follow our study advice and take the exam within 3 months of the class.
Special offer: We are dedicated to the certification goals of our customers. If you do not pass your exam, you can retake the class at no charge (space permitting and travel not included). You are responsible for all materials for the retake. If you took our class covering the previous exam version, you may take our new class for the cost of the new materials. Please notify us in writing if you would like to schedule a retake.
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| Pre-requisites: |
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We recommend students skim the BABOK® Guide prior to class.
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Complete the ECBA™ application during or shortly after the completion of this prep course.
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For maximum preparation value, students should be prepared to take the exam within 3 months of taking the course.
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| Skill Level: |
Basic |
| Audience: |
People wanting to move into a BA role who have had little to no training in business analysis. Anyone who is seeking a career in Business Analysis or desires to have a better understanding of business analysis and the role of a business analyst.
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| Development Units: |
PDUs:
21
CDUs:
21
CEUs:
2.1
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| Format: |
To assimilate the vast amount of information needed to pass the ECBA™ exam, there is a mixture of lecture, discussion, and exercises in the course. You will also learn methods of recall and retention to help retain critical information needed to pass the ECBA™ exam.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Both our Traditional and Virtual classes use the same materials.
  
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A handy reference book “How to Talk BA” created to help students and practitioners grasp or refresh their understanding of the main terminology in business analysis.
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PDF (virtual) or hard-copy (in-person) of the BABOK® Study Tables, an overview of the BABOK® Guide in a comprehensive, detailed, and highly visual package.
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90-day subscription to our ECBA™Online Study Exam simulator with over 500 questions.
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A PDF of the IIBA’s BABOK® Guide.
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A list of Exam Mnemonics to help students remember the vast amount of information.
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A Concurrent Solutions Modeling Diagram laminate which covers the 4 key modeling areas a business analyst most consider.
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An Elicitation Techniques Trifold that lists the most common elicitation techniques, strengths and limitations of each and when to use each technique.
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A list of common modeling techniques, with a description of each, key elements found in each model, and when to use them.
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| Content: |
ECBA Exam Information & Tips
An Introduction to Business Analysis and the BA Profession
Key Business Analysis Concepts
Underlying Competencies: Business Analysis Competencies for Success
Strategy Analysis: Understanding the Business Need to Create a Change Strategy to Move from Current State to the Desired Future State
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring: Planning for the BA Work Effort
Elicitation and Stakeholder Collaboration
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
Requirements Life Cycle Management: Managing Requirements and Changes to Them
Solution Evaluation: Measuring and Maximizing Solution Value
Techniques Review
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| Note: |
Watermark Learning constantly improves its course offerings to ensure
the best training possible and to keep you abreast of the latest industry trends.
As a result, this outline is subject to change.
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Early Bird Pricing applies to registrations that are paid for by the
Early Bird Date. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount
unless Early Bird pricing results in a higher discount. In that case
Early Bird pricing will override any lower discount offer.
No bulk discounts are applicable to this item.
Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, participants will be able to understand:
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What business analysis is and what are its benefits.
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Business analysis key concepts including: key terms, the business analysis core concept model (BACCM), and requirements classification schema.
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Identification of key stakeholders and how to work with them.
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How to analyze the current state, define the future state, assess risks, and recommend how to get from the current to the future state.
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How to plan business analysis work, including planning needed for both Agile (Adaptive) and Waterfall (Prescriptive) initiatives.
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How to prepare for and conduct elicitation activities, as well as confirming and communicating the results of those activities.
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How to specify and model requirements, how to verify and validate requirements, how to look at different options and recommend a solution.
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The importance of managing requirements by tracing, prioritizing, and approving them, as well as handling any changes.
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The importance of measuring the solution to determine its value and recommend ways to increase its value.
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The various techniques and competencies needed to succeed at business analysis work.
Testimonials
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The class exceeded my expectations. I figured the facilitator would just give out bullet points and leave the rest for us to understand, as this has been my experience. She was very thorough in explaining the information and layout of the book. I loved the professionalism, timing, knowledge, and material provided by the company. Would definitely take another class with Watermark Learning.
submitted by neha chawla
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First, I signed up late for the class and didn’t expect the material to be delivered on time. I was pleasantly surprised when all the required material arrived the very next day and I was able to prep for the course before it began.
Second, directions to access the virtual sessions were precise and accurate.
Third (and the best part), from the beginning to the very end of the class, the experience was GREAT. The instructor was clear, well-paced and explained complex areas in understandable laymen’s terms. She kept the class engaged and encouraged open discussions through each session.
I highly recommend this virtual prep class, great value.
submitted by Rob Careaga
AnyTime Learning
An Anytime Learning (ATL) version of this course is available and is a great way to help you prepare for your certification exam. Think of it as highly engaging self-paced learning, with the benefits of live training done on your own schedule.
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You receive all the same materials you would in a live class, including access to our Online Study Exam.
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Go at your own pace, thoroughly immerse yourself in the material, and even ask questions of an instructor via email as if you were attending a live class.
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After watching and reading each section, drill on practice questions.
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Re-watch videos as many times as you want and take any number of practice exams until your scores are 70-80% or more.
ATLs are the ideal option for self-paced certification preparation and the next best thing to being in class!
Available options include:
Learn more about ATLs and see all the courses we have on our
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