Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
Plan how to approach and execute business analysis activities, including stakeholder engagement, governance, and information management.
Certification
ECBA®
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis
Course video
ECBA® course experience.
About the certification
A credible starting point for a BA career.
The ECBA® (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) is a globally recognised entry-level certification offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). It validates foundational Business Analysis knowledge and core practices based on the BABOK® Guide, with no prior work experience required.
ECBA® helps aspiring professionals understand how business needs are analysed and converted into effective solutions, while building practical skills in requirements analysis, stakeholder communication, and structured problem-solving — making it a clear, credible starting point for a Business Analysis career.
Who it's for
- Recent graduates entering the workforce
- Professionals transitioning into business analysis
- Team members who work with requirements and stakeholders
- Anyone seeking a structured foundation in BA practices
BABOK® knowledge areas
What you will learn.
The ECBA® curriculum covers six core knowledge areas from the BABOK® Guide, building a comprehensive foundation in business analysis practice.
Elicitation & Collaboration
Draw out and work with stakeholders to discover requirements through interviews, workshops, observation and document analysis.
Requirements Life Cycle Management
Manage requirements from inception through implementation, including traceability, assessment and change management.
Strategy Analysis
Analyse business needs, assess risks, define change strategy and evaluate organisational readiness for proposed solutions.
Requirements Definition & Design
Specify and model requirements, define solution options and analyse potential value to recommend the best course of action.
Solution Evaluation
Assess how well a solution fulfils business needs, identify limitations and recommend actions to increase value.
Program highlights
What our ECBA® program includes.
Curriculum
- Aligned with IIBA standards and the BABOK Guide
- No prior work experience required
- Practical requirements analysis exercises
- Stakeholder communication frameworks
Support
- Structured problem-solving methodologies
- Capstone project with real-world scenarios
- Mentorship and career counselling
Capstone project
Apply what you learn.
Capstone projects convert certification learning into professional capability by immersing learners in realistic, industry-aligned scenarios that mirror real delivery environments.
Within the ECBA® program, capstone projects operationalise standards from the International Institute of Business Analysis by applying BABOK® practices from the BABOK Guide. Learners build portfolio-ready work, strengthen analytical skills, and gain structured, mentor-guided exposure to real stakeholder and decision-making challenges — ensuring they graduate not only certified, but demonstrably job-ready.
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