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IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep
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IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

Igor Arkhipov
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Instructors: Igor Arkhipov

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(116 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Define the role of a business analyst on a project

  • Plan business analysis activities in a structured business environment

  • Follow rules in performing techniques that support the business analysis activities

  • Gain 21 IIBA PDUs and get prepared to answer the questions of the IIBA® ECBA™ examination test

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, you’ll explore the fundamentals of the business analysis profession with a focus on mastering the requirements elicitation process. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), the role of a business analyst, and the essential competencies needed to succeed in this career path. Through practical, real-world applications, you’ll examine key concepts in business analysis, learn how requirements connect to design, and apply proven elicitation techniques. You’ll also work with a variety of business analysis tools and frameworks to uncover stakeholder needs, refine requirements, and ensure effective solutions—empowering you to deliver greater value and clarity across projects.

What's included

13 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In this module, you’ll explore the complete process of requirements analysis and lifecycle management, gaining the skills to transform elicitation results into actionable requirements. You’ll learn to specify and model requirements using structured language, matrices, and diagrams, while applying systematic techniques for analysis, verification, and validation. You’ll also define requirements architecture and design options, and practice assessing potential value to recommend effective solutions. Finally, you’ll build expertise in maintaining and managing requirements throughout their lifecycle—ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across the project from start to finish.

What's included

18 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In this module, you’ll develop the skills to plan and structure business analysis activities effectively, ensuring projects are set up for success. You’ll learn how to define the business analysis approach, plan stakeholder engagement, establish governance frameworks, and manage business analysis information. You’ll also explore methods to identify performance improvements that enhance project outcomes. To bridge theory with practice, the module includes a practical case study where you’ll apply these concepts to a real-world scenario—strengthening your ability to design and execute well-structured business analysis plans.

What's included

15 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts

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