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Training: Preparation to the ECBA certification – Entry Certificate In Business Analysis

Ref. IIBA-ECBA
Duration:
5
 jours
Exam:
Optionnel
Level:
Fondamental

Preparation to the ECBA certification

Master the Fundamentals of Business Analysis with the ECBA Certification

Would you like to have your business analysis skills recognized and effectively prepare for the ECBA™ certification? This comprehensive course, developed in partnership with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), will guide you step-by-step through the key principles of the BABOK® Guide. Learn how to translate stakeholder needs into functional requirements, master the Business Analysis Core Concept Model™, and manage the requirements lifecycle.

Join our course: Preparation for the ECBA – Entry Certificate in Business Analysis to strengthen your skills, enhance your career prospects, and earn the certification that validates your expertise in business analysis.

Participant Profiles

  • Individuals entering the BA profession
  • Professionals transitioning careers
  • Functional managers who are not BAs but manage them

Objectives

  • Learn and align your own skills to the principles, activities, tasks and techniques described in the six knowledge areas within the BABOK® Guide
  • Get familiar with the structure of the BABOK® Guide
  • Apply tasks and techniques from all 6 knowledge areas to business scenarios
  • Adapt the BABOK® Guide usage according to 5 perspectives
  • Assess your ability to pass one of the three level-based exam (ECBA™)

Prerequisites

  • No prerequisites

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding Business Analysis

  • Define business analysis, describe its role in enabling change, and outline key activities across contexts
  • Describe the six BACCM concepts, explain how they relate, and use them to support structured thinking
  • Explain how business analysis supports value creation and benefits organizations in various industries
  • Define value in business analysis and explain how outcomes are assessed to support value realization

Module 2: Mindset for Effective Business Analysis

  • Explain how mindset influences your effectiveness and identify ways to adopt an empowering mindset
  • Recognize the shared values that drive work and explain how those values support the work to be done
  • Identify core business analysis principles and apply them to guide your work and improve outcomes
  • Recognize foundational competencies and assess when to apply them in your work

Module 3: Implementing Business Analysis

  • Identify roles that perform business analysis and describe how responsibilities vary across contexts
  • Compare business analysis approaches and explain how to choose an approach based on the situation
  • Identify organizational considerations that influence your work and explain their potential impact
  • Describe the difference between requirements and designs and explain how they evolve throughout the initiative

Module 4: Change

  • Recognize how key organizational, environmental, and stakeholder factors can influence your work
  • Describe processes and systems to identify areas impacted by changes, and evaluate the impacts
  • Track progress toward goals and support teams in adapting to changes, under direction
  • Suggest and help implement simple improvements, working within clear guidelines

Module 5: Need

  • Use basic elicitation methods and build positive rapport with stakeholders to elicit information
  • Document requirements clearly and collaborate with stakeholders to validate needs, under guidance
  • Compare stakeholder needs with outcomes to check alignment and flag conflicts for review
  • Support stakeholders in prioritizing needs, considering business value and urgency

Module 6: Solution

  • Explain basic solution validation concepts and record findings
  • Assist in evaluating solution options, considering feasibility and risks, and contribute to preparing recommendations
  • Support defining scope and collaborate on planning and monitoring implementation activities
  • Support preparation and updating of design artifacts to maintain clarity

Module 7: Stakeholder

  • Communicate with stakeholders using tailored messages to maintain engagement
  • Identify stakeholder roles and interests, and support analysis of their impact
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and feedback throughout the initiative
  • Identify key stakeholder motivations, drivers, and concerns to understand their decisions

Module 8: Value

  • Confirm understanding of desired outcomes aligned with business objectives
  • Support identification of value opportunities and help address barriers to delivery
  • Describe how solutions meet business goals and relay information effectively for stakeholders
  • Support defining key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with value to measure success

Module 9: Context

  • Assist in validating information quality and alignment to your situation, and document those validation outcomes
  • Support recognizing constraints and adapt plans to maintain alignment
  • Assist in analyzing technology trends and support technology integration
  • Apply relevant industry standards and frameworks to guide the work to be done

Documentation

The new ECBA exam tests candidates on foundational business analysis practices supported by The Business Analysis Standard and the BABOK Guide. Below are resources to help further understand the areas that will be covered.

  • ECBA Exam Blueprint:Shows the nine domains and the percentage of questions in each domain.
  • The Reference Map: Links each activity statement to references within The Business Analysis Standard and the BABOK Guide, for focused study.
  • The ECBA Sample Exam Questions: Provide examples of the two question types on the exam – situation-based and standard multiple-choice – and help test your knowledge.
  • Candidate Q&A: Explore common questions and answers to support the ECBA exam changes.

Lab / Exercises

  • Exercises or example will be given based on a study case proposed by the trainer or by participants.

Exam

  • The 2025 version of the ECBA exam consists of 50 questions in the following formats:
    • Standard multiple choice questions
    • Scenario-based questions
  • Duration: 75 minutes
  • Available online in English initially.

Complementary Courses

Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

Why take an ECBA™ certification training course?

Business analysis has become a strategic lever in organizations. Yet many people start without a clear framework or proven methods. The ECBA™ certification, offered by IIBA, directly addresses this need for structure. It validates a solid understanding of fundamentals and the ability to communicate with all project stakeholders.

This preparation course helps build strong foundations. It guides you through the key concepts of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide), while offering a practical approach to their application. You don’t just learn definitions — you understand how these concepts work in real-life situations.

Acquiring a recognized methodology

One of the major benefits of this training is acquiring a common language. Thanks to the BACCM model, you learn how to structure discussions and clarify expectations. This ability to align business needs with proposed solutions is essential for any aspiring analyst.

The course also emphasizes the importance of value. Knowing how to identify what brings real benefit to the organization — and how to demonstrate it with tangible indicators — is a core skill developed throughout the course.

Developing a professional mindset

Becoming a business analyst is not just about using tools. It’s also about adopting a mindset based on listening, questioning, and collaboration. This training incorporates that often overlooked behavioral aspect. It invites participants to reflect on their attitude, communication, and ability to interact with different profiles.

The learning approach encourages autonomy. It helps participants understand how things work, rather than memorize ready-made answers for the exam. As a result, beyond earning the certification, you also gain valuable professional maturity.

Enhancing your market profile

The ECBA™ certificate is recognized worldwide. It confirms your foundational knowledge in business analysis and proves your commitment to a professional approach. This recognition can make a real difference when seeking a new role or aiming for an internal promotion.

By completing this course, you position yourself as a committed professional, ready to contribute effectively to transformation projects. You also demonstrate mastery of a common language and methodology used across leading organizations.

A concrete and structured preparation

This course covers all knowledge areas required for the ECBA™ exam. It offers a logical progression — from understanding key concepts to applying them in context. Each topic is addressed practically, with real-world examples and tools you can use right away.

Participants finish with a clear understanding of their role in projects, what the profession expects, and which skills to apply. They are well-prepared not only to pass the exam, but to begin their careers with confidence.

FAQ

What level is required to take this ECBA™ training course?
This course is intended for beginners. No prior professional experience in business analysis is needed, although familiarity with projects or business environments is a plus.

Is the ECBA™ certification internationally recognized?
Yes, it is issued by IIBA, the global reference organization for business analysis. It is recognized by employers around the world.

How long does it take to prepare effectively?
Preparation depends on your pace. This structured training supports rapid skill development, typically in a few weeks with strong personal commitment.

Does the course include exam simulations?
Yes, practical exercises and real-life scenarios are included. They help you get familiar with the exam format and reinforce your understanding.

What are the career opportunities after certification?
The ECBA™ certificate opens doors to roles like assistant analyst, junior business analyst, or functional project coordinator. It’s a recognized first step toward more advanced positions.

Does the training include exam registration?
No, exam registration is done directly on the IIBA website. This course prepares you thoroughly and supports you throughout the process.

Is the course suitable for career changers?
Absolutely. Many participants come from other fields. This training helps them acquire the fundamentals and transition smoothly into a new profession.

Prix de l'inscription
CHF 3'500.-
Inclus dans ce cours
  • Training provided by a certified trainer
  • Preparation for the exam
  • Documentation and digital media
  • Achievement Badge
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