Overview
The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™) Exam Preparation programme is an entry-level business analysis training programme for individuals looking to build a foundation in business analysis knowledge and skills. The source webpage identifies the programme as suitable for professionals transitioning to a business analysis career, managers who oversee business analysis functions, and individuals entering the business analysis profession.
The workshop uses a case study and hands-on approach to help participants understand the business analysis process from the onset through post-implementation review. It focuses on knowledge areas, underlying competencies, and techniques described in the BABOK® Guide published by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), and includes test-taking tips and study strategies for the ECBA™ exam.
Course Information
Course Title
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™) Exam Preparation
Course Code
ECBA
Duration
3 Days
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites for ECBA training.
Target Audience
Individuals seeking to move into a business analysis role who have had little or no training in business analysis.
Individuals seeking a career in business analysis.
Managers who manage business analyst(s).
Anyone who desires a better understanding of business analysis and the role of a business analyst.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
At the end of this interactive and hands-on workshop, participants will be able to:
Apply a structured business approach to conduct business analysis work.
Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques from the six knowledge areas defined in the BABOK® Guide.
Contextualize the business analysis approach and techniques for business analysis work.
Contextualize the application of business analysis underlying competencies for business analysis work.
Identify strengths and weaknesses in each area of the ECBA™ syllabus to support effective revision and increase examination readiness.
Module 1: Overview of Business Analysis
Overview of the BABOK® Guide
Key terms and concepts
Module 2: Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
Plan Business Analysis Approach
Plan Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, and Business Analysis Information Management
Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Module 3: Elicitation and Collaboration
Prepare for Elicitation
Conduct Elicitation
Confirm Elicitation Results
Communicate Business Analysis Information
Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Module 4: Requirements Life Cycle Management
Trace, Maintain, and Prioritize Requirements
Assess Requirements Changes
Approve Requirements
Module 5: Strategy Analysis
Analyze Current State
Define Future State
Assess Risks
Define Change Strategy
Module 6: 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
Module 7: Solution Evaluation
Measure Solution Performance
Analyze Performance Measures
Assess Solution and Enterprise Limitations
Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
Module 8: Underlying Competencies, Perspectives, and Techniques
Underlying Competencies
Perspectives
Business Analysis Techniques
Module 9: ECBA™ Exam Preparation
Study Tips and Strategies
ECBA® Exam Practice Questions
Exam passing tips and tricks
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.