Detailed Comparison of ECBA Training Offerings
Adaptive US vs. Well-known ECBA Training Providers
Simplilearn does not offer ECBA program. Hence, it is not included in the comparison.
Prices are in USD
| Aspect | Adaptive US | Watermark Learning | ASPE |
| Program highlights and exam fees | |||
| Program fee |
ECBA Success Guaranteed $799 $549 ($250 attractive offer) ECBA Ultimate |
$925 (Video on demand) (~68% more) | $ 695 (~27% more) |
| Instructor-led live sessions |
27 hours with exam prep tutorials Additional 8 hours of tutorials for Ultimate (Total 35 hours) |
21 hours (~22% less) | 7 hours (~74% less) |
| 4 months access (8+ live Exam prep tutorials/Q&A classes) to clarify concepts and discuss questions with faculty |
8+ Additional 8 hours of tutorials over 4 months for Ultimate |
0 | 0 |
| 21 IIBA Professional Development Hours | Yes | Yes | No (Comes with 7 PMI PDUs) |
| Includes IIBA Fees? |
Part of Ultimate Plan Includes IIBA Membership ($125), ECBA Application Fee ($60) and ECBA Exam Fee ($110) |
No | No |
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$85 retake fees paid by Adaptive + re-sit for live classes at no extra cost Prepare as per our success guarantee norms and rest assured, Adaptive would PAY the exam retake fees in the off chance that the student does not pass in the first attempt. One full repeat training free of cost if the student does not clear the exam in the first attempt. |
You need to pay $85 separately to IIBA | You need to pay $85 separately to IIBA | |
| Refund of the entire course fees subject to meeting the terms | Yes | ? | No |
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Training guaranteed to run $50 Benefit if we fail to run the session |
Adaptive will refund 100% of the fees plus an additional $50 in the rare event that Adaptive cancels a training | ? | No such guarantee available |
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All in one BA learning platform – SuXeed (Study guide, Question Banks, Mind maps, Audio Books, Application Simulator, Exam Simulations) |
Yes | No | No info |
| Period of BA Learning Portal Access |
Training duration (3 weeks) + 4 months Additional 4 months of access for Ultimate Enrolling for the training early on will also give the student extra access days to the learning portal at no extra cost. |
3 months (~37% less) | No info |
| Compatible on all devices | Yes | ? | No info |
| Convenient weekend virtual live online classes for professionals | Yes, held on weekends (Sat and Sun) | ? | Only weekday |
| Can attend from anywhere in the globe? |
Yes Training sessions are available for 2 cohorts: Cohort 2 - Sydney Time - USA West Coast, Canada West Coast, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka |
Not live classes - Video on demand | Restricted to certain geographies (US - Eastern Time Zone) |
| Live classes and Trainers | |||
| Instructor-led live sessions + Provision to repeat the complete training |
27 hours with exam prep tutorials Additional 8 hours of tutorials for Ultimate (Total 35 hours) |
21 hours - Video on demand | 7 hours |
| Assured CBAP qualified trainers | Yes | Yes | 1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP |
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Industry expert trainers who are part of BABoK v3.0 authoring team and exam setting committee |
Yes | ? | Yes |
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Class recordings available to watch later (For any missed classes or to re-watch classes to reinforce concepts) |
Yes | No | No |
| Focused exam preparation Help | |||
| Dedicated Exam Model Question Discussion sessions | Yes | ? | ? |
| Access to 1 hour live Exam prep tutorials for 4 months (# of Q & A sessions) |
8+ sessions Additional 8 sessions for Ultimate |
? | No |
| Total number of questions – Concept and Knowledge-based | 1000+ (100% more) | 500 | No info |
| # of simulations | 6 | ? | No info |
| Unlimited attempts and analysis reports | Yes | ? | No info |
| Comprehensive Study Aids | |||
| Printable ECBA V3 Study Guide | Yes | No | ? |
| Learning Videos | 100+ | ? | ? |
| Faculty Presentations – In printable handout format | Yes | ? | ? |
| Audiobooks | 6 | No | No |
| Flashcards | 250+ | Yes | No |
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BABoK and Techniques Mindmaps Extremely useful visually organized resources prepared by experts to enhance learning, recall information and answer questions correctly |
4 | ? | ? |
| BABoK based Workbook | 200+ pages | No | No |
| BABoK Techniques Summary | Yes | Yes | ? |
| BABoK V3 Study Tables | Yes | Yes | ? |
| BABoK V3 Comprehensive Glossary | Yes | ? | ? |
| ECBA Preparation Tips | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECBA Preparation Plan | Yes | ? | ? |
| ECBA Application simulator with 100% Past Success Rate | Yes | ? | No |
| Downloadable learning resources | All learning resources except question bank are downloadable. Question banks are not downloadable so that students practice in an actual exam environment. | ? | ? |
| Customer Support | |||
| Email support throughout your certification journey till you pass the exam |
Yes Priority 1 Business Day Support for Ultimate |
? | ? |
| Application filling and IIBA support | Yes | ? | ? |
| Success Rate | |||
| First Attempt Success Rate % | 97+% | ? | ? |
| Published information on ECBA certified professionals | 250+ | ? | ? |
| Number of independent Google Reviews | 225+ | ? | ? |
| Attractive Rewards | |||
| Trailblazer Award – Cash refund | $50 Paid by Adaptive upon passing the exam within 6 months of course completion | No such reward available | No such reward available |
| Brand ambassador offer | Complimentary access to learning portal upon completion of tasks | No such reward available | No such reward available |
| $50 for products below $1000 and $100 for products above $1000 | Every time your referral signs up for our classes | ? | ? |