About the ECBA
The ECBA stands for Entry Certificate in Business Analysis, and it
is the 1st level certification provided by International Institute of Business
Analysis (IIBA), Canada (www.IIBA.org).
IIBA is the non-profit professional
association dedicated to the field of business analysis. IIBA acts as the
voice of the business analysis community, supporting the recognition of the
profession and discipline and works to maintain the global standard for the
practices and certification.
To start a career in business analysis, the
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is a great place to start. The Entry
Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) provides foundational knowledge
for individuals entering the field of business analysis. The ECBA covers foundational knowledge on how
to approach business analysis according to the BABOK Guide. The online
competency-based exam tests your knowledge of business analysis aligned
with A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide).
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis Plus (ECBA+)
The ECBA+ Program includes hands-on experience to raise proficiency
levels from knowledge to application, for targeted skills.
The ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) is level
one in the business analysis certification framework from the International
Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). The ECBA certification recognizes
individuals entering the business analysis profession or those who manage
business analysts and want to understand the required knowledge and
competencies of a business analysis practitioner. Applicants must meet
certain eligibility requirements in order to be admitted to
the exam, and upon passing the exam, receive the ECBA certification credential.
Need Training for ECBA?
IIBA endorses training institutions, training centres and educational
facilities to deliver IIBA's globally recognized standard for the practice of
business analysis.
Launch Your Career In Business Analysis with ECBA
The ECBA helps you to:
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Enable change in an enterprise
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Understand business process management
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Play a role in designing and delivering solutions
Eligibility
To earn your ECBA, you must:
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Complete a minimum of 21 Professional Development (PD) hours within the
last four years. These can be logged and tracked here.
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Exam Knowledge Areas tested
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Agree with the ECBA Code of Conduct.
Target Group for the ECBA?
The ECBA is for:
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Individuals who want to become a BA
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Students enrolled in BA academic programs
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Professionals transitioning into business analysis
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Functional managers who manage BAs
Apply for ECBA Certification
Learn foundational knowledge and earn an IIBA
certificate recognizing entry into the BA profession – the highest standards of
business analysis practice. You require no previous business analysis work
experience.
IIBA's multi-level competency based
certification program recognizes the BA professional through their career
progression, supporting more opportunities for growth and development.
ECBA recognizes individuals ready to develop their business
analysis skills, knowledge and behaviours as practicing business analysis
professionals.
The competency elements are grouped into six Knowledge Areas, as defined
in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide).
Why get your ECBA certification?
The ECBA certification identifies and recognizes individuals ready to
develop their business analysis skills, knowledge and behaviors as practicing
business analysis professionals. The certificate does not require work
experience - only professional development hours. That sets the ECBA apart from
other IIBA certifications.
The following are some of the general benefits of becoming a ECBA:
· Recognition of your competency in
business analysis.
· Business analysis is the fastest
growing career opportunity for IT professionals.
· People with domain experience can
move into IT sector by becoming a business analyst.
· Better career and job prospects.
· Better salary and improved work
conditions.
Benefits to the individual may include:
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Proven knowledge and understanding of the principles and industry best
practices.
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Sense of fulfillment and personal satisfaction of accomplishing the
first step in their BA careers.
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Improvement of overall knowledge and performance.
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More career and market opportunities.
Benefits to the organization may include:
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Career advancement and recognition opportunities for staff.
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It provides the opportunity to demonstrate the use of industry-standard
business analysis practices to customers.
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It demonstrates to your stakeholders that your business is run
effectively.
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It identifies and establishes BA practices as outlined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)
Guide by recognized professionals.
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Shows and proves commitment to the field of business analysis,
increasingly recognized as a vital component of any successful project.
Target Audience for ECBA
ECBA examination targets the following audience:
· Individuals entering the BA
profession
· Students enrolled in BA academic
programs
· Fresh or new graduates
· Professionals transitioning
careers
· Functional managers who are not
BAs but manage people who hold them
Eligibility for ECBA
· High school (i.e., 12 years of
education is required. In some countries, this will be higher secondary school
and above.
· Prior business analysis-related
work is not required.
· Professional development: 21
hours of verifiable BABOK coursework in the last 4 years. Adaptive Processes is
an authorized EEP of IIBA, its trainings provide desired PDUs for the ECBA
certification examination.
· References: Not required.
· Prior knowledge area expertise is
not required.
· Signed code of conduct is
required.
Exam
The one-hour on-line ECBA exam, formulated
from the BABOK Guide Body of Knowledge, consists of 50 multiple choice
competency-based questions.
The online exam requires a computer, internet
access, webcam and microphone.
ECBA Question pattern
· This will be a knowledge basedü examination.
· Basic multiple choice questions
· 50 questions
· Testing knowledge
· 1.5 hours
Examination Weightage – KA Wise
Business Analysis Knowledge
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Domain
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% Distribution
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Business Analysis & the BA Professional
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2.5%
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Underlying Competencies
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5%
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Business Analysis Key Concepts
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5%
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Techniques
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12.5%
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BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas
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Domain
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% Distribution
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Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
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5%
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Elicitation and Collaboration
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20%
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Requirements Life Cycle Management
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20%
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Strategy Analysis
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5%
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Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
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24%
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Solution Evaluation
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1%
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Become A Member
Uniting a community of professionals to create
better business outcomes.
Choose your membership level below.
Which Membership is Right for You?
Individual Membership
Join thousands of business analysis
professionals worldwide enjoying a variety of benefits, including a free online
copy of the BABOK Guide and the opportunity to join a local chapter.
Individual membership is for:
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You are a business analysis practitioner
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You are a corporate employee with a promo code
from your employer
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You have an interest in building your business
analysis practice
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You are a product manager or product owner
Corporate Program
Businesses and organizations can join the IIBA
and enjoy additional corporate benefits:
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Forge a strong relationship with IIBA to
help advance the practice of Business Analysis within your
organization
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Support development of your Business
Analysis Professionals
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Connect with over 300 organizations globally
Endorsed Education Provider
Do you provide educational services? Become a
member of the IIBA as an Endorsed Education Provider (EEP):
EEP members include:
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Training providers of business analysis
practices
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Providers seeking professional endorsement of
their offerings
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Providers looking to expand their market
Academic Program
Join as an Academic member today.
Academic members include:
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Colleges and universities offering programs
that support business analysis
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Academic institutions looking for promotion
among business analysis practitioners and their employers
Contact IIBA
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
is a Canadian Corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mailing address:
International Institute of Business Analysis
115 George Street, Suite 509
Oakville, ON L6J 0A2
Canada
115 George Street, Suite 509
Oakville, ON L6J 0A2
Canada
Phone / Email:
Main Number: 1
647-426-3735
Toll Free Number: 1-866-789-4422 |
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EEP
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Finance
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