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Target Audience for Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™)

The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) course is designed for aspiring professionals seeking foundational business analysis skills.

• Individuals looking to enter the field of business analysis
• Junior Business Analysts aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills
• Professionals transitioning from non-BA roles to business analysis positions
• Project Coordinators and Managers requiring business analysis understanding
• Quality Assurance (QA) professionals seeking to understand business analysis processes
• Product Managers aiming to better understand business requirements
• Change Management consultants
• Recent graduates interested in the business analysis profession
• IT professionals wanting to expand their skillset into business analysis
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders needing to grasp business analysis concepts for better project management
• Business consultants looking to formalize their knowledge with an ECBA™ certification
• Team leaders who interact with business analysts and wish to understand their methodologies
• Stakeholders and end-users involved in software development or business change projects
• Administrative and support staff within a project management or business analysis office

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered:

The ECBA™ course empowers participants with fundamental business analysis concepts, practices, and the architecture of BABOK® Guide for effective business solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the purpose and structure of the BABOK® Guide and its relevance to business analysis.
• Define the role and competencies of a Business Analyst in various contexts.
• Grasp the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM) and its application to business analysis work.
• Develop skills in planning and monitoring business analysis activities, including stakeholder engagement and governance.
• Learn techniques for elicitation and collaboration to accurately gather and confirm business requirements.
• Manage and maintain requirements through their lifecycle, ensuring traceability, prioritization, and approval processes.
• Analyze current state, define future state, assess risks, and develop a change strategy to guide organizational transformation.
• Master the processes involved in requirements analysis and design definition to create viable solutions.
• Evaluate the performance of solutions, identify limitations, and recommend enhancements to maximize value.
• Enhance underlying competencies such as analytical thinking, communication skills, and understanding of business knowledge and tools.