ECBA Learning Objectives

The ECBA™ certification validates the readiness of individuals to cultivate their business analysis knowledge, skills, and behaviours, positioning them as effective business analysis professionals.

ECBA Competencies and Proficiency Levels:

The ECBA competencies are aligned with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and are grouped accordingly.

1. Business Analysis Knowledge
   • Business analysis and the BA professional
   • Business analysis key concepts
   • Underlying competencies
   • Techniques
2. Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 
3. Elicitation and Collaboration 
4. Requirements Life Cycle Management
5. Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

Proficiency and Measurement Criteria for the Competencies

• Basic knowledge: Possesses a foundational awareness of basic skills and knowledge related to the competency.
• Understands: Recognizes the core elements of the competency and their importance. However, may not have the experience or skill level to apply the competency independently.
• Follows rules: Can adhere to prescribed ways of working to execute activities related to the competency. Typically, it needs rules and guidelines to perform tasks.

Here are detailed competencies that you have learned through this ECBA training, 

1. Business Analysis Knowledge

• Business analysis and the BA professional
• Business analysis key concepts
• Underlying competencies
• Techniques

2. 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

3. Elicitation and Collaboration

• Prepare for Elicitation
• Conduct Elicitation
• Confirm Elicitation Results
• Communicate Business Analysis Information
• Manage Stakeholder Collaboration

4. Requirements Life Cycle Management

• Trace Requirements
• Maintain Requirements
• Prioritise Requirements
• Assess Requirements Changes
• Approve Requirements

5. Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 

• Specify and Model Requirements
• Verify Requirements
• Validate Requirements
• Define Requirements Architecture
• Define Design Options
• Analyze Potential Value and Recommend a Solution

Check out ECBA Certification Syllabus

This foundational knowledge and skill set will enable individuals to embark on a successful career in business analysis, contributing effectively to projects and organizational initiatives.