ECBA Preparation Workshop
Course Details
The ECBA Preparation Workshop provides you with all the knowledge and skills required to clear IIBA’s most reputed certification- Entry Level Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA). The course also provides you with implementation knowledge through projects, case studies, role plays and group activities and teaches you critical skills like requirement gathering, analysis, BRD, FSD, user stories, prioritization, UML Modelling and many more.
This Workshop will help you learn end to end implementation of Business Analysis activities so that you are ready to work on the job as a Business Analyst and clear ECBA Exam in just 30 days.
Who can attend this training?
This training can be taken by absolutely anyone.
- Students completing graduation
- Fresher graduates
- Bankers
- Insurance agents
- Women with career break
- Teachers
- Accountants
- Software Engineers
- Testers,
- Project Managers,
- Non -IT staff,
- Existing Business
- Analyst.
- IT Operations/Infrastructure
What will you get in this course?
Learn from Industry Expert
Course conducted by India’s leading business analysis coach Sajana Binil
Bootcamp Project
Course teaches you step by step implementation of business analysis at every stage in a project
Interview Preparation
Mock Interview session with coach to prepare you for the actual interview
Resume Audits
Live Resume Audit by coach and guidance on how you can highlight the business analysis skills in your current role
ECBA Prep Materials
Mock Practice Questions, ECBA Revision Guide, BABOK v3, Mind maps, Flash cards, Crosswords
Hands on Tools Exposure
Jira, Confluence, Visual Paradigm, Balsamic
ECBA Study Group
Study groups meet once a week with the coach to run quizzes, clear doubts and check their progress.
Templates and Formulas
Quick easy to use formulas and templates to simplify tasks on the project
Gold Membership
Gold membership at “Business Analysis Hub” – India’s fastest growing community of business analysts.
Business Analysis Hub – Creating the next generation of leaders
When you enroll in this course, you will become a gold member of our community, “Business Analysis Hub”. Business Analysis Hub is the fastest growing community of business analysts from across the globe. You will find many like-minded people here who have successfully moved from their current role into a business analyst’s role. As member, You will receive:
- LIFETIME CAREER GUIDANCE
- GROUP SUPPORT
- WEEKLY MASTERMIND MEETUPS
- VIP TELEGRAM GROUP
- ACCESS TO OUR BLUEPRINT COURSES
Syllabus
Our curriculum is based on the ECBA Exam syllabus.
Introduction to IT for Non-IT Professionals
IT Industry
Types of IT Projects
SDLC
Waterfall
Agile
Introduction to SCRUM
SCRUM Meetings – Sprint planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review, Retro
Backlog Management
What is Business Analysis?
Role of a BA
Career prospects of BA
ECBA Exam Induction
ECBA Exam Format
ECBA Exam Blueprint
ECBA Exam Application
Special tools and techniques you can use to simplify BABOK?
Study plan to prepare for ECBA in 30 days
Allocation to study group and tracking weekly progress
Chapter 1: Introduction to BABOK V3
Purpose of the BABOK® Guide
Structure of BABOK
What is Business Analysis?
Chapter 2: Business Analysis Key Concepts
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Key terms
Requirements Classification Schema
Stakeholders
Requirements and Designs
Chapter 3: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Plan Business Analysis Approach
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Plan Business Analysis Governance
Plan Business Analysis Information Management
Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Chapter 4: Elicitation & Collaboration
Prepare for Elicitation
Conduct Elicitation
Confirm Elicitation Results
Communicate Business Analysis Information
Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
How to convert business needs into requirements?
Difference between business needs vs wants
How to do prepare yourself before a client meeting?
What questions should be asked by BA during requirement gathering? (role play)
10 different types of requirement gathering techniques
How will you facilitate the requirement meeting?
Challenges faced during requirement gathering with customer
Challenges faced with development team and test
Confirm and validate all information collected during requirement gathering
How to write clear and concise requirements?
Creation of functional requirement document (FRD) – Project
SCRUM- How to write EPICS and user stories? - Project
How to write a perfect acceptance criteria?
Backlog Refinement and Sprint Planning in details
Add user stories in JIRA tool
Chapter 5: Requirement Life cycle management
Trace Requirements
Maintain Requirements
Prioritize Requirements
Assess Requirements Changes
Approve Requirements
How to prioritise requirements?
Techniques for prioritisation
How to handle change requests in waterfall and Agile?
Process for change control
When do scope creep happen?
Challenges faced with customer during changes
What should a BA do during production issues?
How to handle escalation calls?
Chapter 7: Requirement Analysis and Design Definition
Specify and Model Requirements
Verify Requirements
Validate Requirements
Define Requirements Architecture
Define Design Options
Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
How to analyse requirements correctly?
Why does analysis fail?
15 odd analysis techniques
UML Modelling techniques – Process Map, Flow diagrams, Activity diagrams, Use case diagrams, prototypes
Tool – Visual Paradigm, Trello
Chapter 9: Underlying Competencies
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Behavioural Characteristics
Business Knowledge
Communication Skills
Interaction Skills
Tools and Technology
Chapter 10: Techniques
Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria
Backlog Management
Balanced Scorecard
Benchmarking and Market Analysis
Brainstorming
Business Capability Analysis
Business Cases
Business Model Canvas
Business Rules Analysis
Collaborative Games
Concept Modelling
Data Dictionary
Data Flow Diagrams
Data Mining
Data Modelling
Decision Analysis
Decision Modelling
Document Analysis
Career Mentoring
- Type of BA jobs in market
- How to search effectively?
- How to restructure your resume to showcase your current experience?
- Internship vs Full time
- Plan your job search
- How are candidates shortlisted?
- Frequently asked questions in interviews
- Mock Interviews
- Your first day as a BA
- Identify the career map in your organisation
- How to plan your career growth – Your career plan
- How to have effective appraisal discussions with your manager?
- How to identify skill gaps vs roadblocks hampering your growth?
Business Analysis Tools
Ms Visio
( UML Modelling Tool )
(Mindmapping tool)
(Document Management System)
(Agile Requirements Management Tool)
Our coach
Sajana Binil
Sajana Binil is India’s leading career growth expert in business analysis
- Founded Business Analysis Hub in 2020 with a mission to help at least 100,000 people build successful careers in Business Analysis
- Spent over 23+ years in IT industry building large and complex banking and telecom applications for customers like JPMorgan, Vodafone, 3G mobile, Jet Airways.
- Trained over 1000 business analysts across the globe
- Last role – Associate Practice Manager of Business Analysis Competency Group in Mphasis Software Services
- Author of Research Paper –” Transforming Learning through Agility”, published in ITJRD
Course Preview
Watch a Glimpse of our last ECBA Batch
Upcoming Batches
| Start Date | Days | Time | End Date |
| July Batch | |||
| 09-Jul | Weekend Morning (Saturday-Sunday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 14-Aug |
| 02-Jul | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 17-Jul |
| 23-Jul | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 07-Aug |
| August Batch | |||
| 20-Aug | Weekend Morning (Saturday-Sunday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 25-Sep |
| 13-Aug | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 28-Aug |
| 08-Aug | WeekDay Morning Daily class(Monday – Friday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 23-Aug |
| September Batch | |||
| 10-Sep | Weekend Morning (Saturday-Sunday) | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM IST | 09-Oct |
| 03-Sep | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 18-Sep |
| 05-Sep | WeekDay Morning Daily class(Monday – Friday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 20-Sep |
| October Batch | |||
| 01-Oct | Weekend Morning (Saturday-Sunday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 06-Nov |
| 01-Oct | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 16-Oct |
| 03-Oct | WeekDay Morning Daily class(Monday – Friday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 18-Oct |
| November Batch | |||
| 12-Nov | Weekend Morning (Saturday-Sunday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 18-Dec |
| 05-Nov | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 20-Nov |
| 01-Nov | WeekDay Morning Daily class(Monday – Friday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 16-Nov |
| December Batch | |||
| 03-Dec | FastTrack Batch>> Weekend Evening (Saturday-Sunday) | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM IST | 18-Dec |
| 05-Dec | WeekDay Morning Daily class(Monday – Friday) | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM IST | 20-Dec |
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Course Fees
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ECBA Live Online Training
(Gold)-
LIVE ONLINE Training (28 hrs)
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IIBA Endorsed Course (21-hrs PD)
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Real-life Project Scenarios
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Gold Membership
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ECBA Exam Simulator
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Mind Maps,
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Crosswords,
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BABOK V3
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ECBA Quick Reference Guide
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Recordings of LIVE sessions
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Resume Restructuring
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Course Projects
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Job Interview Preparation
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FREE BONUS COURSES
ECBA Live Online Training
(Gold)-
LIVE ONLINE Training (28 hrs)
-
IIBA Endorsed Course (21-hrs PD)
-
Real-life Project Scenarios
-
Gold Membership
-
ECBA Exam Simulator
-
Mind Maps,
-
Crosswords,
-
BABOK V3
-
ECBA Quick Reference Guide
-
Recordings of LIVE sessions
-
Resume Restructuring
-
Course Projects
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Job Interview Preparation
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FREE BONUS COURSES
FREE BONUSES WITH THIS COURSE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ
What is the ECBA certification eligibility?
As per IIBA Website, the eligibility criteria for the ECBA certification:
• Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development Training in the past four years.
• Signed Code of Conduct.
Please note that you don’t need to have any experience for becoming eligible for ECBA certification
Do you also provide interview preparation with this course?
Yes, we do.
What is the duration of this ECBA Certification course?
What is the ECBA exam format?
Do you provide any ECBA Study Material, if I enroll for this course?
I am moving from a non-IT role to BA role? Do I need ECBA certification?
Once you clear the ECBA exam, you get an ECBA badge and certificate from IIBA. Most of our students include the badge in their resume when they send across job applications. This certificate provides an assurance to your employer that you are aware of industry best practices, tools and techniques used in business analysis. It greatly increases your chances of being shortlisted.
What if my exam application is rejected by IIBA?
Interactive Learning Solutions is an endorsed training partner with IIBA. All applications sent by us are approved by IIBA within 5 minutes.
How long does a student generally take to prepare for the ECBA exam?
The time taken by every student varies. We prepare a study plan for you when you join our program. If you follow the plan to the core, you will be able to appear for the exam within 30 days after completion of training.
What if I don't clear the exam in the first attempt?
All our students so far have cleared the ECBA exam in their first attempt.
How can I take the ECBA exam?
You can take the exam online from the comfort of your home. You need a laptop/desktop with good internet connection, microphone and camera.
Can I take the training now and decide to give the exam later?
Yes, you can do that. However, you will have only 3 months of access to the exam simulator.
What is ECBA certification?
Entry certificate in business analysis (ECBA) is an IIBA certification designed for entry-level business analysts. This certification is useful for anyone who wishes to become a Business Analyst, whether you come from IT or Non-IT backgrounds.
Is this course approved by IIBA and does it provide 21-hrs of PDs?
Do I get any certificate after completing the course?
What is the ECBA Certification Cost?
Do you provide any projects in this ECBA course?
Yes, the first day of training, you will be allocated to a banking project. You get sufficient time and guidance to complete the projects so that you gain hands-on skills.In addition to that, there will be regular assignments given to you for practice, based on examples demonstrated in the class.
Will you guide me on how to complete the exam application process?
Yes, the coach will provide you with complete guidance on how to enter PDU, finish the application process and pay for the exam.
Does this program include ECBA Exam cost?
No, this program includes only the training cost. After completion of the course, you have to go to the IIBA website and complete the application process and pay the exam fees.
Does IIBA publish exam dates based on which I have to plan the exam?
No, IIBA exams can be taken anytime throughout the year. You can schedule the exam at a date and time convenient for you.
Will I get class recordings in case I miss a class?
Yes you will get recordings of all classes.
Are there any breaks given during the ECBA program?
There will be 15 mins break after completion of 2 hrs of program for students to refresh and have snacks.
