Entry Certificate in Business Analysis with Data Analytics and Agile Analyst 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. This comprehensive training course bundle covers the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) certification, as well as the Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA) and the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC).

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9 Months / 180 Course Hrs

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES2175

What you will learn

Gain the skills and knowledge of business analysis and business data analytics, with a complete overview of BABOK v3.0 and the Guide to Business Data Analytics
Acquire an 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)
Review 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
Understand the preparation process for the ECBA, CBDA, and AAC certifications

How you will benefit

Develop expertise on BABOK fundamentals, business data analytics concepts, and agile analysis concepts
Enhance your career opportunities by equipping yourself with the skills to effectively execute analysis-related work to achieve new roles or promotions
Obtain the knowledge needed to successfully complete the CBDA, ECBA, and AAC exams in a timely manner

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
9 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
180 course hours

Outline

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
CBDA
1. Instructions
2. Introduction to Business Data Analytics
3. Identify Research Questions
4. Source data
5. Analyze Data
6. Interpret and Report Results
7. Use Results to Influence Business Decision-Making
8. Guide company-level strategy
9. Glossary
10. Past Session Recordings
11. Reference Materials
12. Exam Prep Help
13. Simulations
AAC
1. Introduction
2. Agile Mindset
3. Strategy Horizon
4. Initiative Horizon
5. Delivery Horizon

Instructors & Support

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.

Requirements

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 CBDA designation:

While there are no exam requirements, CBDA is a specialized certification for business analysts working on data analysis projects, and they recommend two to three years’ experience executing analysis-related work in business analytics before sitting for 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.

More About

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.

FAQ

The average salary for a data analyst in the United States is around $86,531 per year. However, this can vary significantly based on location, experience, and specific job roles.

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

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.

Data analytics is the process of examining raw data to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making. It involves collecting, transforming, and organizing data using various techniques from mathematics, statistics, and computer science. This process helps individuals and organizations gain insights from data, understand past events, identify trends, and forecast future outcomes.

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

Yes, this course will also prepare you for the Business Analysis Certification in Data Analytics (CBDA) exam.

CBDA is a specialized certification for business analysts working in data analysis projects, recommended two to three years’ experience executing analysis-related work in business analytics before sitting for the exam.

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

After you register, you will receive 9 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.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

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Entry Certificate in Business Analysis with Data Analytics and Agile Analyst Prep

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