Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
This level provides individuals with a certificate that recognizes individuals entering the field of business analysis.
The ECBA™ certificate is targeted at:
- Individuals who are new & entering the BA profession:
- Students enrolled in BA academic programs
- New graduates
- Professionals transitioning careers
- Functional managers who are not BAs but manage them
Eligibility Requirements
- No previous BA work experience required
- 21 hours of professional developmentin the last 4 years
Exam
The ECBA exam is a live web delivered exam that requires a desktop or laptop, a working webcam, and microphone.
Course Outline:
Business Analyst Fundamentals along with ECBA Prep.
Focused towards getting ECBA (Entry Level Business Analyst) Certification
Introduction to Business Analysis
- What is Business Analysis
- Who is a Business Analyst
- Career path of a Business Analyst
- Role of a Business Analyst in Projects
- Navigating the BABOK contents and structure
- Overview of BABOK structure, knowledge areas & focus areas
- A review of key themes in the BABOK
- MS Office, MS Visio
- Use Case Writing
- PIVOT TABLES
Business Analysis Key Concepts
- The Business Analysis Core Concept Model
- Key Terms in BABOK
- Requirements Classification
- Key Stakeholders found in BABOK
- Requirements and Design
Underlying competencies of the BA
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Behavioral Characteristics
- Business knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Interaction Skills
- Tools and Technology
- Practice Questions on Underlying Competencies
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Introduction-Business Analysis planning and monitoring overview
- Planning Business Analysis Approach
- Planning Stakeholder Engagement
- Planning Business Analysis Governance
- Planning Business Analysis Information Management
- Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
- Techniques used in planning and monitoring the BA work
Elicitation and Collaboration
- Introduction- Elicitation and stakeholder collaboration overview
- Prepare for Elicitation
- Conduct Elicitation
- Confirm Elicitation Results
- Communicate Business Analysis Information
- Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
- Techniques used in elicitation and stakeholder collaboration
Requirements Lifecycle Management
- Trace Requirements
- Maintain Requirements
- Prioritize Requirements
- Assess Requirements Changes
- Approve Requirements
- Techniques used to manage requirements throughout the life cycle
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Specify and Model Requirements
- Verify Requirements
- Validate Requirements
- Define Requirements Architecture
- Define Design Options
- Analyse Potential Value and Recommend Solution
- Techniques used in analyzing requirements and defining design options
Solution Evaluation
- Measure Solution Performance
- Analyse Performance Measures
- Assess Solution Limitations
- Assess Enterprise Limitations
- Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
Business Analyst Documentation Skills
- Requirements Management Plan (RMP)
- Business Requirements Document (BRD)
- Functional Requirements Document (FRs /SRS)
- Use Cases
- User Stories
- Testing Skills needed by Business Analyst
ECBA Exam Information
- ECBA course overview & business analysis benefits
- Completing the application
- Exam information
- Studying for the exam
- Practice test
- Resume Prep.
- Tips to Complete IIBA Application
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