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Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Prep (Voucher Included)

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.

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                                60 Course Hrs
                            

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Overview

LinkedIn reports that business analysis is one of the fastest-growing professions. With increasing dependence on technology projects, organizations are hiring more business analysts, making business analysis training more important than ever. The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is the most recognized entry-level certificate for business analysts globally.

This entry-level business analysis certification course offers extensive support for you through sessions fully aligned to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) v3.0, along with office hours.

The learning resources, study plan, exam tips, question banks, and exam simulators fully align with the ECBA exam pattern, equipping you to prepare effectively, identify areas of weakness, and face your certification exam confidently.

Designed by experts who have successfully assisted several business analysts in obtaining their ECBA, this business analysis course provides highly focused exam preparation and support for the IIBA Level 1 – ECBA exam. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

Objective

Outline

Instructions
1. How to Use Thinkific Learning Portal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Past Session Recordings
1. Links for Past Session Recordings - ECBA
Workshop Materials
1. ECBA Session Plan
2. Requirements Traceability Relationships
3. BA Techniques - When to Use Which One
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
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
Simulations
1. ECBA Simulations 1-3

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What does a business analyst do?

There is a reason why business analysts, sometimes referred to as BAs, are in demand and continue to be a part of employers' future hiring needs and plans. As a business analyst, you can expect to evaluate past and current data while identifying areas within the business that need to be improved. This role aligns with someone who wants to be in a collaborative position where you communicate and work with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

As a business analyst professional, you will leverage your knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between IT and the business by assessing the process, delivering data-driven recommendations, and determining requirements within a company to executives and stakeholders.

To be successful, you must analyze and work with others, both internally and externally, to understand how to use data to change a product, service, process, hardware, or software to improve and add value to your company.

What is the average salary of a business analyst?

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a business analyst is $84,137

Does this course prepare for a certification?

Yes, you will receive the needed Professional Development (PD) hours you need to apply for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA^TM) exam.

To earn the ECBA designation, candidates must:

Complete a minimum of 21 Professional Development (PD) hours within the last four years.
Agree with the Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
Pass the exam

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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