ECBA Certification Preparation

price starting at:
$1595
course duration:
3 Days
training option:
Live Online

The ECBA exam is changing on July 21, 2025 - enroll now in one of our updated prep courses and get ready to pass with confidence!

Nov 3,4,5

8:00am-4:00pm CST
Live / Online Classroom
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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
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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

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

  • Business analysis, its role, and key activities
  • Six BACCM concepts
  • Business analysis and value creation
  • Outcomes to support value realization

  • A BA Mindset and how to cultivate
  • Shared values that drive and support BA work
  • Core BA principles
  • Foundational BA competencies

  • BA roles and responsibilities
  • Approaches to business analysis work
  • Organizational considerations and their impact
  • Requirements and designs

  • Understand factors impacting BA work
  • Process to identify impacted areas
  • Track progress towards goals
  • Suggest and implement improvements

  • Elicitation methods and rapport building
  • Document requirements and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Align stakeholder needs with business outcomes
  • Prioritize stakeholder needs

  • Solution validation concepts
  • Evaluate solution options
  • Scope and implementation activities
  • Prepare and update design artifacts

  • Tailor stakeholder communication
  • Stakeholder roles and interests
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and feedback
  • Stakeholder motivations, drivers and concerns

  • Align desired outcomes and business objectives
  • Value opportunity identification
  • Align solution and business goals
  • Define Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

  • Validate information quality
  • Recognize constraints and adapt
  • Analyze technology trends
  • Apply industry standards and frameworks

  • 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

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