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Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™)

Advance your career into business analysis with the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) course. Gain experience and enhance your business analysis expertise today.

Course overview

Why choose the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™)?

The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) is an internationally recognised qualification offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). ECBA™ is the foundation for your career as a business analysis professional, validating your understanding of fundamental principles and key concepts of business analysis.

Throughout the course, you will learn about real-world tasks and challenges that business analysis professionals face in the workplace, helping you to understand planning, stakeholder collaboration, requirement life cycle management, and analysis/design definition.

Read on to learn more about the ECBA™, its study time, and its assessment. If this doesn't seem like the right course for you, explore our wide range of Project Management courses, which includes qualifications for both entry-level and advanced learners.

What you'll learn

  • Topics
    Introduction to Business Analysis
    BA Planning and Monitoring
    BA Elicitation and Collaboration
    Requirements and Designs Life Cycle Management
    BA Strategy Analysis
    Requirements Analysis and Design Definition (RADD)
    Requirements Architecture and Design Options
    BA Solution Evaluation
    BA Analytical Techniques
    BA Meetings and Collaborative Activities
    BA Documentation and Criteria
    Business Analyst Underlying Competencies
    BA Personal and Professional Effectiveness
    Business Analysis Perspectives
How you'll be assessed

Your assessment will take 75 minutes to complete and features 50 situation-based and standard multiple-choice questions.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the examination, you’ll receive your Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) certification. This is a digital certificate.  

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Course Guide

The key facts about your online training.

Certification

Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™)

Study time

20 guided learning hours (Full-time: 2 weeks, Part-time: 2-3 months)

Assessment

1 x 75 minute exam

Resources

Internet access and email

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Ideal for

Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Analysts, Managers, Project Managers, Consultants, and Process Improvement Analysts 

Vendor

IIBA 

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What's Included

Professional development that works around you.

  • What's included
    On-demand platform access
    CV and LinkedIn support
    eBooks, Video Lessons, and Practice exams 
    Monthly careers workshops
    Job opportunities from our employer network
    Expert support and mentoring
    Learning People Alumni membership
    Virtual seminars
    TOTUM student card

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Be in control of your learning journey. Enjoy flexible and self-paced training that fits around your schedule. Learn when and where it suits you.

Our training is regularly updated to align with the latest technologies and trends, so you can be confident that you're equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Learn from the best in the field. Interact with our industry experts, ask your questions, and seek advice. We have the knowledge you need to succeed.

Globally recognised certifications that hold real value in your chosen industry. We’ll create a unique pathway, so you’re equipped with the certifications you need for the job you want.

Why become certified with the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™)?

The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) certification focuses on real-world application, covering key knowledge areas from the BABOK® Guide, such as business analysis planning, monitoring, and requirements elicitation, ensuring you have the skills that employers and business require. The ECBA™ also acts as the first strong foundational step in a diverse and rewarding career as a Business Analyst.


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Salary projection

Average Salary after completing

£43k

You can earn an average of £43,400.00 a year

Junior Business Analyst
£30k
Average salary you can earn
£43k
Senior Business Analyst
£65k
£43k

You can earn an average of £43,400.00 a year

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