ECBA Certification Preparation

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$1595
course duration:
3 Days
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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

  • 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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