IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™)

• Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course. However, a basic understanding of business and IT will be beneficial.
   
• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.
   
• Interest in Accounting: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in business analytics.

• Foundation in Business Analysis: Gain a solid understanding of key business analysis concepts, principles, and practices to build a strong career foundation.
   
• Preparation for ECBA™ Certification; Master essential topics aligned with IIBA standards to confidently prepare for and succeed in the ECBA™ certification exam.
   
• Practical Application Skills: Develop problem-solving, decision-making, and requirement management skills to effectively contribute to real-world projects and organisational success.
   
• Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement: Learn to engage stakeholders effectively, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

This course is designed for individuals seeking foundational business analysis skills to enhance career prospects and succeed in dynamic professional environments.

• Aspiring Business Analysts
• Entry-Level Professionals
• IT Professionals
• Project Coordinators
• Junior Project Managers
• Career Changers to Business Analysis
• Business Operations Staff

Module 1: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

• Plan Business Analysis Approach
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Plan Business Analysis Governance
• Plan Business Analysis Information Management
• Business Analysis Performance Improvements
  • Identify
  • Plan
     

Module 2: Elicitation and Collaboration

• Prepare for Elicitation
• Conduct Elicitation
• Confirm Elicitation Results
• Communicate Business Analysis Information
• Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
   

Module 3: Requirements Life Cycle Management

• Trace Requirements
• Maintain Requirements
• Prioritise Requirements
• Assess Requirements
• Approve Requirements
   

Module 4: Strategy Analysis

• Analyse Current State
• Define Future State
• Assess Risks
• Define Change Strategy
   

Module 5: Requirement Analysis and Design Definition

• Specify and Model Requirements
• Verify Requirements
• Validate Requirements
• Define Requirements Architecture
• Define Design Options
• Analyse Potential Value and Recommend Solution
   

Module 6: Solution Evaluation

• Measure Solution Performance
• Analyse Performance Measures
• Assess Solution Limitations
• Assess Enterprise Limitations
• Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
   

Module 7: Business Analysis and the BA Professional

• Business Analysis
• BA Professionals
• Knowledge Area Relationships
   

Module 8: Underlying Competencies

• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Behaviour
• Knowledge Areas
• Communication Skills
• Interaction Skills
• Technical
   

Module 9: Business Analysis Key Concepts

• Key Terms
• Stakeholders and Types of Stakeholder
• Requirements Classification
• Requirements Vs Designs
• Requirements and Design Cycle
   

Module 10: Techniques

• Introduction to Techniques
• Decision Analysis and Modelling
• Building a VSM
• Stakeholder Mapping