ECBA Certification Preparation

Name: ECBA Certification Preparation
Price: 1595.00 USD
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Course Overview

ECBA^™ Certification Course

Whether you are new to business analysis or seeking to refine your BA knowledge and skills, this course is for you! Learn what you need to pass the IIBA^® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA^™) exam and get a strong foundation for contributing as a business analyst in any environment. The ECBA exam is centered on a simple model and focuses on real-world application, which makes the ECBA journey highly practical. Increase your value proposition as a certified business analyst ready to help your organization on initiatives of all types and sizes.

This course will earn you 21 PDUs | 21 CDUs

ECBA Certification Preparation Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Increase your confidence and improve your chances of passing the ECBA certificate exam on the first attempt
Learn in a small class setting with individual and team exercises, sample scenarios and practice exam questions to keep you engaged and aid in your retention and learning
Participate in activities that help you apply the concept learned in class to your organization

COURSE AGENDA

ECBA^™ Exam Prep Curriculum

Participants will learn valuable tips and tricks needed to pass the ECBA^™ exam based on the 2025 exam blueprint. This class also includes activities to apply the concepts learned in class. The course is designed and taught by instructors with advanced BA certifications and extensive knowledge of business analysis.

Certification Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, you must meet requirements in order to sit for the exam.

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ECBA overview
ECBAcertification process
IIBA ECBA reference materials
Watermark Learning reference materials
Exam blueprint and sample questions

BABOK^® Guide overview and layout
How to use the BABOK^® for ECBA exam
Business Analysis Standard overview

Key business analysis terms

Define business analysis
Business analysis core concept model
Importance of business analysis
Outcomes and value creation

Importance of Mindset
Ways to Think About Business Analysis
Business Analysis Principles
Foundational Competencies

Who Performs Business Analysis
Approaches to Business Analysis Work and Techniques
Understanding Organizational Considerations
Understand Requirements and Designs

Understand the factors that impact the work that you are doing
Analyze the impact of proposed changes
Support the implementation of changes
Enable change through straightforward initiatives

Elicit needs from stakeholders
Capture and refine the needs elicited from stakeholders
Analyze needs to ensure they are feasible and align with business outcomes
Prioritize needs based on their business value and urgency

Participate in validating solutions to ensure they meet the need
Develop recommendations for potential solutions to business problems
Implement the scope of solutions to business problems
Support the design of business solutions

Communicate with stakeholders throughout the initiative
Identify stakeholders for your initiatives
Manage collaboration and relationships with stakeholders
Analyze the motivations and expectations of stakeholders

Understand the outcome that needs to be produced
Help support the team in creating value
Communicate the value of initiatives or solutions to stakeholders
Measure the value delivered by your initiatives or solutions

Ensure that information within your initiative is validated for the intended purpose
Understand the environmental constraints in which your organization operates
Understand the impact of technology trends on your initiative
Understand industry benchmarks and reference standards of practice

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Behavioral Characteristics
Business Knowledge
Communication Skills
Interaction Skills
Tools and Technology

Backlog Management
Brainstorming
Business Capability Analysis
Business Rules Analysis
Collaborative Games
Data Modeling
Document Analysis
Interviews
Lessons Learned
Metrics and KPIs
Organizational Modeling
Process Analysis
Process Modeling
Risk Analysis and Management
Root Cause Analysis
Scope Modeling
Stakeholder List, Map or Personas
SWOT Analysis
User Stories
Workshops

Focus your study time
8 test strategies
Online proctoring tips
Exam cancellation and rescheduling
Exam retakes and recertification

Training Options

Find training that flows with your schedule

We've got your learning needs covered with a variety of options, from virtual classes led by our expert instructors to self-paced courses you can take anytime, or group workshops for your whole team to learn together. It's all about giving you choices that work best for you.

Self-Paced On-Demand

Pre-recorded training taught by an expert.

This on-demand course includes:

90-Day Exam Simulator
6-Month Access to Online Training Portal
ECBA Student Manual
ECBA Study Tables
Additional ECBA Training Aids
Over 400 Sample Questions

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The facilitator is a true pro. His instruction was phenomenal. He knows the content, uses it in his own life, and is extremely positive and motivating.

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ECBA Certification Preparation