Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is the 1st level certification provided by International Institute of Business Analysis , Canada.
Following are some of the benefits of becoming an ECBA :
- Be recognized for your competency in business analysis.
- Business analysis is fastest growing career opportunity for IT professionals.
- People with domain experience can move into IT sector by becoming a business analyst.
- Better job prospects.
- Better salary.
Target Audience for ECBA®
ECBA examination targets following audience:
- Individuals entering business analysis profession:
- Students enrolled in business analysis academic programs
- New graduates
- Professionals transitioning careers
- Functional managers who are not business analysts but manage them.
Eligibility for ECBA®
- Prior business analysis-related work is not required
- Professional development: 21 hours of verifiable BABOK® coursework in last 4 years. Adaptive US is an authorized EEP of IIBA®, its training provides desired PDUs for ECBA® certification examination.
- References: not required.
- Prior knowledge area expertise is not required.
- Signed code of conduct is required.
ECBA Question pattern
- This is a knowledge-based examination.
- Multiple choice questions
- 50 questions
- Testing knowledge
- 1 hour
Examination weightage – KA wise
| Business Analysis Knowledge |
| Domain |
% Distribution |
| Business Analysis & business analysis Professional |
2.5% |
| Underlying Competencies |
5% |
| Business Analysis Key Concepts |
5% |
| Techniques |
12.5% |
| BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas |
| Domain |
% Distribution |
| Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring |
5% |
| Elicitation and Collaboration |
20% |
| Requirements Life Cycle Management |
20% |
| Strategy Analysis |
5% |
| Requirements Analysis and Design Definition |
24% |
| Solution Evaluation |
1% |
