What you'll learn

The IIBA-ECBA certification education requirements, experience requirements, and the end-to-end sign-up and testing process
The nine domains of the IIBA-ECBA test and the percentage of questions from each domain
Practice questions and mock exams, simulating the real ECBA test environment
Additional study sources and testing tips

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The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is an essential credential for aspiring business analysts. This certificate is offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), a leading organization dedicated to advancing the field of business analysis worldwide.

Recognized globally, the ECBA certification demonstrates foundational knowledge in business analysis and helps professionals gain a competitive edge in the job market. This course provides a comprehensive guide to the IIBA-ECBA certification, covering eligibility requirements, application steps, and an understanding of the certification’s value, educational prerequisites, costs, and test considerations. You’ll explore the two knowledge areas that form the core of the ECBA exam, along with effective tips and strategies for taking it. The course concludes with a practical preparation experience with a practice test, followed by full-length, 50-question mock exams simulating the real ECBA test environment. Join this course today, if you want to assess your business analysis knowledge or test your readiness for the ECBA certification exam.

This module provides a detailed overview of the IIBA-ECBA certification eligibility and sign-up process. You will gain insights into the value of certification, educational, and experience requirements, costs, and test considerations. You will also learn about the exam structure and format. This module provides useful study resources and IIBA-ECBA certification exam preparation strategies, equipping you with practical tips to enhance your chances of success. Additionally, the module also covers the ECBA Blueprint, which serves as the basis for all questions on the test. Finally, the module reviews the key concepts and helps assess your knowledge with a 10-question practice test.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment6 plugins

4 videosTotal 17 minutes

Course Introduction 3 minutesPreview module
Overview of ECBA Certification5 minutes
ECBA Test-Taking Strategies4 minutes
The IIBA-ECBA Exam Blueprint4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Course Overview 3 minutes
How to Make the Most of this Course4 minutes
Module Summary: IIBA-ECBA Certification Test Overview3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Practice Quiz: Business Analysis Knowledge Overview20 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Reading: Key References for ECBA5 minutes
Reading: Other Certifications for Business Analysts5 minutes
Reading: ECBA Exam Blueprint5 minutes
Reading: Business Analysis Knowledge Overview10 minutes
Reading: IIBA-ECBA Cheat Sheet15 minutes
Module Glossary: IIBA-ECBA Certification Test Overview5 minutes

This module will provide you with an opportunity to assess your preparation through timed and graded mock exams that simulate the IIBA-ECBA certification experience. The mock exams, which comprise 50 questions each, will also help explore various types of questions and identify your areas of improvement. The course concludes with a course summary and the next steps for certification preparation.