Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) with Agile Analytics Prep

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. Through this course, you will obtain knowledge and skills in business analysis fundamentals and in-demand Agile analysis skills, so you can enhance your employability and deliver better business outcomes to prospective employers. You will also become fully...

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Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) with Agile Analytics Prep

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Course code: GES2174

What you will learn

  • Attain a complete overview of the knowledge areas of BABOK v3.0
  • Review tasks and techniques for business analysis
  • Acquire in-depth understanding of Agile business analysis practices that are outlined in the Agile Extension to BABOK v2.0
  • Gain competence in the Agile mindset, Methodologies, Frameworks, and the three Agile Horizons (Strategy, Initiative, and Delivery Horizons)
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Agile business analyst practitioner and how to apply 20+ Agile analysis techniques 
  • Prepare for the final exams with chapter and scenario-based questions and simulations
  • Comprehend the AAC and ECBA certification exam preparation process 

How you will benefit

  • Develop expertise on BABOK fundamentals and Agile Analysis concepts
  • Become AAC and ECBA-certified, which will enhance your ability to effectively execute analysis-related work in an agile and business context
  • Attain better opportunities, faster career growth, enhanced skills, and confidence at work
  • Successfully complete ECBA and AAC exams in a timely manner

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 120 course hours
  1. ECBA
    1. Instructions
    2. Introduction
    3. BA Key Concepts
    4. BA Planning and Monitoring
    5. Elicitation and Collaboration
    6. Requirements LCM
    7. Requirements Analysis and Design Def.
    8. Underlying Competencies
    9. Techniques
    10. Past Session Recordings
    11. Workshop Materials
    12. Reference Materials
    13. Exam Prep Help
    14. Simulations
  2. AAC
    1. Introduction
    2. Agile Mindset
    3. Strategy Horizon
    4. Initiative Horizon
    5. Delivery Horizon

LN Mishra

LN Mishra is the co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Adaptive US Inc. and has over 28 years of experience in business analysis, where he has assisted more than 1200 business analysts in becoming IIBA certified. LN is the only trainer who holds all seven certifications from IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, CCA, AAC, CBDA, and CPOA) and CPRE from IREB in Germany. He has held numerous workshops in business analysis and consulted and trained clients in the US, Europe, and India, including Toshiba, Nordstrom, AkzoNobel, AXA, MindTree, iGate, Ness, and more. LN holds a post-graduate diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM Ahmedabad and BE (Honors) in Electronics. He has also authored over 20 books on business analysis, including Practical Requirements Engineering, Mastering CBAP, CBAP Question Bank, Mastering CPRE, CPRE Question Bank, and Stories for IT Trainers.

Prerequisites:  

  • Good command over English language and good knowledge of business and IT
  • Agile practitioners with 2 to 5 years’ experience 

Certification Requirements: 

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

To earn the AAC designation, candidates must:

  • BA Professionals with two to three years’ experience executing analysis-related work in an agile context 

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
  • Headphones.
  • A microphone.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

About Certification: International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is a professional association shaping the practice of business analysis to achieve better enterprise outcomes. With 30,000 global Members, 120 chapters, 1,500 volunteers, and 500 partners worldwide. IIBA supports the recognition of the profession within organizations, enables networking and community engagement, provides foundational standards and resources, and offers internationally recognized certification programs for career advancement.

A business analyst is a professional who analyzes an organization's processes, systems, services, and products to identify areas for improvement and to help the organization achieve its goals. They act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, using data analysis and problem-solving skills to recommend and implement changes.

According to Glassdoor, the average annual salary for a business analyst in the U.S. is $104,007.

Yes, you will receive the needed Professional Development (PD) hours you need to apply for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBATM) 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

You will also be prepared for the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC).  

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

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.

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