Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Prep   

Enhance your employability remarkably by obtaining a solid understanding of business analysis fundamentals, whether you are just starting your career or looking to increase your existing experience.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• Headset and microphone.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

According to a LinkedIn study, business analysis is one of the fastest-growing professions. With increasing dependence on technology projects, organizations are hiring a larger number of business analysts. The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) certification from IIBA is the most recognized entry-level certificate for business analysts globally.

The entry-level Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Prep Course provides highly focused exam preparation support for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Level 1 – ECBA exam. This business analytics course offers extensive support to you through sessions fully aligned to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) v3.0, along with office hours.

This business analyst certification course has been designed by experts who have assisted several business analysts in obtaining their ECBA successfully. The learning resources, study plan, exam tips, question banks, and exam simulators are fully aligned to the ECBA exam pattern, equipping you to prepare effectively, identify areas of weakness, and face your certification exam confidently.

1. INSTRUCTIONS
1. How to Use Thinkific Learning Portal
2. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. BA V3 Themes
3. BA knowledge areas
4. BA V3 Glossary
5. Study Guide - Preface and Introduction
6. Presentation - Introduction to BABOK
3. BA Key Concepts
1. Key terms
2. Requirements classifications
3. BABOK roles
4. Study Guide - Business analysis Key Concepts
5. Concept Questions - BA Concepts
6. Concept Questions - BABOK Terms
7. Knowledge Based Questions - Intro to BA
8. Knowledge Based Questions - BABOK Terms
4. BA Planning and Monitoring
1. Intro to BA planning and monitoring
2. Task 1 - Plan BA approach
3. Task 2 - Plan stakeholder engagement
4. Task 3 - Plan BA governance
5. Task 4 - Plan BA information management
6. Task 5 - Identify BA performance improvements
7. Study Guide - Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
8. Concept Questions - BA Planning
9. Knowledge Based Questions - BA Planning
10. Flashcards - BA Planning
11. Audiobook - BA Planning
12. Presentation - BA Planning
5. Elicitation and Collaboration
1. Intro to Elicitation and Collaboration
2. Task 1 - Prepare for elicitation
3. Task 2 - Conduct elicitation
4. Task 3 - Confirm elicitation result
5. Task 4 - Communicate BA information
6. Task 5 - Manage stakeholder collaboration
7. Study Guide - Elicitation and Collaboration
8. Concept Questions - Elicitation - Part 1
9. Concept Questions - Elicitation - Part 2
10. Knowledge Based Questions - Elicitation
11. Flashcards - Elicitation
12. Audiobook - Elicitation
13. Presentation - Elicitation and Collaboration
6. Requirements LCM
1. Intro to Requirements Lifecycle Management
2. Task 1 - Trace Requirements
3. Task 2 - Maintain Requirements
4. Task 3 - Prioritize Requirements
5. Task 4 - Assess Requirements Changes
6. Task 5 - Approve Requirements
7. Study Guide - Chapter 5 - Requirements Life Cycle Management
8. Concept Questions - Req. LCM
9. Knowledge Based Questions - Req. LCM
10. Flashcards - Req. LCM
11. Audiobook - Req. LCM
12. Presentation - Req. LCM
7. Requirements Analysis and Design Def.
1. Intro to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
2. Task 1 - Specify and Model Requirements
3. Task 2 - Verify Requirements
4. Task 3 - Validate requirements
5. Task 4 - Define Requirements architecture
6. Task 5 - Define Design Options
7. Task 6 - Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
8. Study Guide - Chapter 6 - Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
9. Concept Questions - RADD - Part 1
10. Concept Questions - RADD - Part 2
11. Knowledge Based Questions - RADD
12. Flashcards - RADD
13. Audiobook - RADD
14. Presentation - RADD
8. Underlying Competencies
1. Intro to Underlying Competencies
2. 1-Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
3. 2-Behavioral Characteristics
4. 3-Business Knowledge
5. 4-Communication Skills
6. 5-Interaction Skills
7. 6-Tools and Technology
8. Study Guide - Chapter 9 - Underlying Competencies
9. Concept Questions - Underlying Competencies - Part 1
10. Concept Questions - Underlying Competencies - Part 2
11. Knowledge Based Questions - Underlying Competencies
9. Techniques
1. Acceptance and evaluation criteria
2. Backlog Management
3. Balanced scorecards
4. Benchmarking and market analysis
5. Brainstorming
6. Business Cases
7. Business capability analysis
8. Business Model Canvas
9. Business rules analysis
10. Collaborative games
11. Concept modelling
12. Data dictionary
13. Data flow diagrams
14. Data mining
15. Data modelling
16. Decision analysis
17. Decision modelling
18. Document analysis
19. Estimation
20. Financial analysis
21. Focus groups
22. Functional decomposition
23. Glossary
24. Interface analysis
25. Interviews
26. Item tracking
27. Lessons learned
28. Metrics and key performance indicators
29. Mind mapping
30. Non-functional requirements analysis
31. Observation
32. Organizational modelling
33. Prioritization
34. Process analysis
35. Process modelling
36. Prototyping
37. Reviews
38. Risk analysis and management
39. Roles and permissions matrix
40. Root cause analysis
41. Scope models
42. Sequence diagrams
43. Stakeholder list map or personas
44. State modelling
45. Survey or questionnaire
46. SWOT analysis
47. Use cases and scenarios
48. User stories
49. Vendor assessment
50. Workshops
51. Study Guide - Chapter 10 - Techniques
52. Concept Questions - Techniques - Part 1
53. Concept Questions - Techniques - Part 2
54. Knowledge Based Questions - Techniques
55. Presentation - BA Techniques
10. Past Session Recordings
1. Links for Past Session Recordings - ECBA
11. Workshop Materials
1. ECBA Session Plan
2. Requirements Traceability Relationships
3. BA Techniques - When to Use Which One
12. Reference Materials
1. BABOK V3 KAs and Tasks Overview Mindmap
2. 6 KAs and 30 Tasks of BABOK V3 Mindmap
3. BABOK V3 Techniques Mind-map
4. BABOK Word Cloud Mindmap
5. Business Analysis Workbook
6. BABOK V3 Tasks Summary
7. BABOK V3 Glossary-KA wise
13. Exam Prep Help
1. ECBA Exam Preparation Plan with FAQs
2. ECBA V3 Application Simulator
3. The Ultimate IIBA Exams Info Guide
4. The Ultimate IIBA Exam Tips Guide
5. ECBA v3 Audiobook
6. BABOK Analysis Document
14. Simulations
1. ECBA Simulations 1-3

What you will learn

• Complete overview of the knowledge areas of BABOK v3.0
• Preparation process for ECBA
• Tasks and techniques for business analysis
• Prepare for the final exam with chapter-based questions and simulations

How you will benefit

• Develop expertise on BABOK fundamentals
• Successfully complete ECBA exam in a timely manner
• Expand your career opportunities, such as landing a new role or promotion

LN Mishra

LN Mishra is the co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Adaptive US Inc. and has over 28 years of experience in business analysis, where he has assisted more than 1200 business analysts in becoming IIBA certified. LN is the only trainer who holds all seven certifications from IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, CCA, AAC, CBDA, and CPOA) and CPRE from IREB in Germany. He has held numerous workshops in business analysis and consulted and trained clients in the US, Europe, and India, including Toshiba, Nordstrom, AkzoNobel, AXA, MindTree, iGate, Ness, and more. LN holds a post-graduate diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM Ahmedabad and BE (Honors) in Electronics. He has also authored over 20 books on business analysis, including Practical Requirements Engineering, Mastering CBAP, CBAP Question Bank, Mastering CPRE, CPRE Question Bank, and Stories for IT Trainers.