Entry Certificate in Business Analysis

(IIBA-ECBA.AQ1)/ISBN:978-1-64459-352-3

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Get certified by the leading authority in business analysis, IIBA with the course Entry Certificate in Business Analysis. The course is for business analysts who want to expand their understanding of the various business analysis key concepts, business analysis planning and monitoring, elicitation and collaboration, requirement life cycle management, underlying competencies, and so on.

Here's what you will get

The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) covers foundational knowledge on how to approach business analysis according to the BABOK® Guide and it showcases that you have the core knowledge and competencies for the in–demand field of business analysis. Stand out from the crowd - highlight you have the knowledge and be certified by the leading authority in business analysis, IIBA. 

Lessons

9+ Lessons | 191+ Exercises | 66+ Quizzes | 202+ Flashcards | 202+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

50+ Pre Assessment Questions | 50+ Post Assessment Questions |

Here's what you will learn

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Lessons 1: Preface

  • About IIBA®
  • IIBA Certifications

Lessons 2: Introduction

  • What is Business Analysis?
  • Who is a Business Analyst?

Lessons 3: Business Analysis Key Concepts

  • The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
  • Key Terms
  • Requirements Classification Schema
  • Stakeholders
  • Requirements and Designs

Lessons 4: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

  • The Core Concept Model in Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
  • Plan Business Analysis Approach
  • Plan Stakeholder Engagement
  • Plan Business Analysis Governance
  • Plan Business Analysis Information Management
  • Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements

Lessons 5: Elicitation and Collaboration

  • The Core Concept Model in Elicitation and Collaboration
  • Prepare for Elicitation
  • Conduct Elicitation
  • Confirm Elicitation Results
  • Communicate Business Analysis Information
  • Manage Stakeholder Collaboration

Lessons 6: Requirements Life Cycle Management

  • The Core Concept Model in Requirements Life Cycle Management
  • Trace Requirements
  • Maintain Requirements
  • Prioritize Requirements
  • Assess Requirements Changes
  • Approve Requirements

Lessons 7: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

  • The Core Concept Model in 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

Lessons 8: Underlying Competencies

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

Appendix A: Techniques

  • Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria
  • Backlog Management
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Benchmarking and Market Analysis
  • Brainstorming
  • Business Capability Analysis
  • Business Cases
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Business Rules Analysis
  • Collaborative Games
  • Concept Modelling
  • Data Dictionary
  • Data Flow Diagrams
  • Data Mining
  • Data Modelling
  • Decision Analysis
  • Decision Modelling
  • Document Analysis
  • Estimation
  • Financial Analysis
  • Focus Groups
  • Functional Decomposition
  • Glossary
  • Interface Analysis
  • Interviews
  • Item Tracking
  • Lessons Learned
  • Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Mind Mapping
  • Non-Functional Requirements Analysis
  • Observation
  • Organizational Modelling
  • Prioritization
  • Process Analysis
  • Process Modelling
  • Prototyping
  • Reviews
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Roles and Permissions Matrix
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Scope Modelling
  • Sequence Diagrams
  • Stakeholder List, Map, or Personas
  • State Modelling
  • Survey or Questionnaire
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Use Cases and Scenarios
  • User Stories
  • Vendor Assessment
  • Workshops

Exam FAQs

$400 USD

The exam contains 50 questions.

60 minutes

IIBA does not provide scores or scoring percentages for any of the certification exams.

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