ENTRY CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS (ECBA™) EXAM PREPARATION
Your fundamental step to obtaining an IIBA® Certification
Duration: 3 Days | 24 Contact Hours | 24 PDUs | Code: ECBA
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Do you want to get certified in business analysis and are new to the field? The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™) is for those looking to build foundation for business analysis knowledge, and skills. This entry-level certification is ideal for professionals who are transitioning to business analysis career, managers who oversee business analysis functions, and those just entering the business analysis profession.
This workshop uses a case study and hands-on approach for participants to understand the business analysis process from the onset through post implementation review. The workshop focuses on knowledge areas, underlying competencies and techniques described in the BABOK® Guide (A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) published by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).
Participant will learn test-taking tips and study strategies to help you pass the ECBA™ exam.
This course aligns with the BABOK® Guide version 3.0 of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).
Program Outline
Overview of Business Analysis
- Overview of the BABOK® Guide
- Key terms and concepts
Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
- Plan Business Analysis Approach
- Plan Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, and Business Analysis Information Management
- Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Elicitation and Collaboration
- Prepare for Elicitation
- Conduct Elicitation
- Confirm Elicitation Results
- Communicate Business Analysis Information
- Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Trace, Maintain, and Prioritize Requirements
- Assess Requirements Changes
- Approve Requirements
Strategy Analysis
- Analyze Current State
- Define Future State
- Assess Risks
- Define Change Strategy
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Specify and Model Requirements
- Verify Requirements
- Validate Requirements
- Define Requirements Architecture
- Define Design Options
- Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
Solution Evaluation
- Measure Solution Performance
- Analyze Performance Measures
- Assess Solution and Enterprise Limitations
- Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
Underlying Competencies, Perspectives, and Techniques
Study Tips and Strategies
ECBA® Exam Practice Questions
Who Should Participate
This course is suitable for those who seeks to moving into a business analysis role who have had little or no training in business analysis, anyone who is seeking a career in business analysis, managers who manage business analyst(s) or anyone who desires to have a better understanding of business analysis and the role of a business analyst.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this action-based workshop, participants will be able to:
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Equip learners with a structured business approach to conduct business analysis work
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Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques from the six knowledge areas defined in the BABOK® Guide
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Contextualize the business analysis approach and techniques for business analysis work
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Contextualize the application of business analysis underlying competencies for business analysis work
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Identify your strengths and weaknesses in each area of the ECBA™ syllabus, to help you to revise effectively and increase your chances of passing the ECBA™ exam
