Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (IIBA-ECBA®) Certification Exam Prep

Introduction:

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 satisfies the 21 hours of formal education required to sit for the ECBA exam.

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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.

All of our IIBA exam prep courses are taught by expert IIBA certification instructors and fulfill the IIBA-required 21 contact hours training to sit for the ECBA exam. In addition to the ECBA training course, you will also receive the following with 6-months of access to an extensive online training portal upon registration:

Instructor-led course
Satisfied 21 contact hours required by IIBA®
ECBA Certification Training Course Binder
ECBA Certification Study Guide
BABOK® Study Tables
ECBA training aids (study sheets and exam tips)
ECBA exam prep sample questions via Exam Simulator

Course Outline:

ECBA Exam Information & Prep Resources

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

Introduction to the BABOK Guide and the Business Analysis Standard

  • BABAOK Guide overview and layout
  • How to use the BABOK for ECBA exam
  • Business Analysis Standard overview

Key Business Analysis Terms

  • Key business analysis terms

Domain 1 – Understanding Business Analysis

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

Domain 2 – Mindset for Effective Business Analysis

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

Domain 3 – Implementing Business Analysis

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

Domain 4 – Change

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

Domain 5 – Need

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

Domain 6 – Solution

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

Domain 7 – Stakeholders

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

Domain 8 – Value

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

Domain 9 – Context

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

Underlying Competencies

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

Techniques

  • 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

ECBA Exam & Proctoring Tips

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

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$1,595.00

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