This IIBA®-endorsed course prepares the learners to pass an industry-leading certification for aspiring business analysts - Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) by IIBA®. This certification prepares and equips Business Analysis Professionals with expertise and key competencies to start their career. The certification improves the marketability, employability, and earning potential of practitioners.

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


Instructors: Igor Arkhipov
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What you'll learn
Define the role of a business analyst on a project
Plan business analysis activities in a structured business environment
Follow rules in performing techniques that support the business analysis activities
Gain 21 IIBA PDUs and get prepared to answer the questions of the IIBA® ECBA™ examination test
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll explore the fundamentals of the business analysis profession with a focus on mastering the requirements elicitation process. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), the role of a business analyst, and the essential competencies needed to succeed in this career path. Through practical, real-world applications, you’ll examine key concepts in business analysis, learn how requirements connect to design, and apply proven elicitation techniques. You’ll also work with a variety of business analysis tools and frameworks to uncover stakeholder needs, refine requirements, and ensure effective solutions—empowering you to deliver greater value and clarity across projects.
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13 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, you’ll explore the complete process of requirements analysis and lifecycle management, gaining the skills to transform elicitation results into actionable requirements. You’ll learn to specify and model requirements using structured language, matrices, and diagrams, while applying systematic techniques for analysis, verification, and validation. You’ll also define requirements architecture and design options, and practice assessing potential value to recommend effective solutions. Finally, you’ll build expertise in maintaining and managing requirements throughout their lifecycle—ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across the project from start to finish.
What's included
18 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, you’ll develop the skills to plan and structure business analysis activities effectively, ensuring projects are set up for success. You’ll learn how to define the business analysis approach, plan stakeholder engagement, establish governance frameworks, and manage business analysis information. You’ll also explore methods to identify performance improvements that enhance project outcomes. To bridge theory with practice, the module includes a practical case study where you’ll apply these concepts to a real-world scenario—strengthening your ability to design and execute well-structured business analysis plans.
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15 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts
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Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025
The best online training I've ever participated. Very well structured and easy to understand
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
It explains essential parts of business analysis and the instructor has provided concrete examples on how to do each part of the focus areas of the BABOK guide.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025
Helpful ECBA preparation course that touch base all the topics organized as per the exam blue print.

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