Choosing the Right Business Analyst Certification

[@evelinesouza5325]

I just need to say: Thank you for your videos! I'm starting my BA research and I'm so glad I found you here on KZbin. In your videos I found answers to all the beginner's questions I had so far. Thank you!!

[@BAExcellence]

That is wonderful to hear! Good luck with your journey!

[@Baidaba.la.strada]

I'm new in the business analytics world and I just finished a data analysis bootcamp... Currently I'm a little lost and I have no clear road map to assess my next step. I was thinking about doing a coursera course... But now, after viewing the video, I feel that an IIBA should be my next step... OMG I'm lost. Thanks for the video! Easy to follow, very interesting and very useful! Kind regards.

[@BAExcellence]

Can I suggest you watch a few more videos and make sure you understand what is business analysis vs. business analytics vs. data analytics first? This will help you work out and clarify your goals. Then feel free to get in touch and I can help with more advice on your roadmap.

[@Baidaba.la.strada]

@@BAExcellence thank you for your response. I didn't even consider the difference between business analysis and business analytics... I thought they were the same. I'll do more research. By any chance do you have more videos explaining that?

[@BAExcellence]

@@Baidaba.la.strada There is a video explaining the difference between business analysis and data analysis.

[@Baidaba.la.strada]

@@BAExcellence got it. I'll take a look. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping a young fellow 🫂

[@DalvirSinghNarula]

Very informative Video, i've got 2 certifications from PMI (PMP & ACP), but i still feel the PBA is the best fit.

[@LadooCrew]

I'm totally new totally new to business analysis,. What path would you recommend me for self study that can help me get into the industry..

[@BAExcellence]

You can join our free BABOK study group which will teach you about Business Analysis and what it entails. Here is a link to that: baexcellence.com/pages/babok-study-group

[@LadooCrew]

@@BAExcellence that's an offer I can't refuse 😁

[@MrBarkat]

Hello. I want to sit for the ECBA exam, as I meet the requirements. Do you have a link to the study materials I can get to start?

[@BAExcellence]

Hi there, you can look at this ECBA prep course I offer: baexcellence.com/products/ecba-business-analysis-foundation-course - feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

[@ballinspalding11]

Amazing video. Will be subscribing.

[@BAExcellence]

Thank you!

[@sabrinabrowncarib]

I know that PMI allows you to attend workshops and events to earn points towards your renewal of certification does the IIBA do something similar

[@BAExcellence]

Yes, you can earn CDUs by attending workshops and events relating to Business Analysis. The specific number of CDUs will depend on the event and whether it was endorsed by the IIBA or not.

[@ЭмалХушаль]

Where can I find resources/material for Busienss Analysis certification? Please help

[@BAExcellence]

Here are some study resources if that is what you mean? www.baelearning.com/courses/babok-v3-study-group-resources

[@chaitanyakosuru5605]

Hello I am currently pursuing undergrad at university of north Texas majoring in business analytics. My questions is which will be the best for entry level student for landing a job?

[@BAExcellence]

For entry level, the best industry certificate to start with that is also recognised in the US, will be the ECBA (from the IIBA). Just keep in mind that no certificate will ever guarantee finding a job though, it can only help build your professional profile.

[@rajaraogurindapalli6756]

Thank you

[@nichellelewis-w2f]

Hello. Thank you for your video. I’m in Cybersecurity and am a Business Analyst. It will be 2 years in this role come January. Do you suggest the CCA? I’m a Cybersecurity Sr. BA because I’ve been at my company for 21 years, mainly in finance. I want to become Cyber BA principal. Any suggestions?

[@BAExcellence]

I think the IIBA CCA would be a great idea for you!

[@Ynishant]

For PMI, would they consider my experience letter from my company stating that I was working as a Business Analyst in that company for 5 years or collective experience of 5 years in different companies? How exactly do we prove it?

[@BAExcellence]

The way it works for IIBA (I haven't done the PMI application myself but I think it is similar) is you complete an online application where you enter your project experience as a BA in terms of dates, what you did at a high level and who can verify it (like a PM's contact details). They may then verify this with your contact references you provided. I would be surprised if they require a letter, it is certainly not required with the IIBA process. Hope that helps a bit. Don't hesitate to contact the PMI directly, I am sure they can answer this for you a 100%.

[@Ynishant]

@@BAExcellence thank you for the response.

[@vijayasreeg5155]

Is ECBA certification can also have a scope in bio IT field? Please let me know soon so that i could take up ECBA course

[@BAExcellence]

Hi there - definitely. ECBA is the entry level Business Analysis industry certificate and BAs all work on technology projects in different capacities. Learn more here: baexcellence.com/products/ecba-business-analysis-foundation-course

[@JB-xq3uu]

Hi, Are the course contents/syllabus for IIBA and BCS the same? What I mean is will the areas covered and the topics on which one will be tested be the same?

[@BAExcellence]

Whilst the general content is the same, the IIBA tends to cover a broader spectrum of Business Analysis that my experience of the BCS exams. So if you decide to do both sets of exams (IIBA and BCS) you will need to study the curriculums separately to pass each exam but some content will overlap.

[@MAYA-kr5ll7kz8h]

Please is it required to have a degree before pursuing a business analysis career ? I just finished High school ❤

[@BAExcellence]

No, but a degree can make it easier to enter the corporate job market. However, you can build a successful career as a BA without a degree too.

[@luanap6227]

Very interesting. I subscribed and I'm interested on the courses

[@BAExcellence]

Thank you for your comment! I am more than happy to talk to you about your specific goals and see what courses would be best...

[@kapilsakla]

Could you please let me know where to do 35 contact hours of formal education to get eligible for PMI professional in business analysis certificate

[@BAExcellence]

Sure, you can do the Business Analysis Practitioner Course (24 PD hours) and the Business Analysis Master Practitioner Course (16 PD hours) from baexcellence.com - these IIBA endorsed courses also counts as PMI contact hours.

[@slrahman8723]

Is it required 5+ years as a business analyst or any roles?

[@BAExcellence]

Are you referring to the requirements for CBAP? If you are, you need 5 years + experience performing tasks aligned to the BABOK Guide. You don't need to have the role title of "Business Analyst" for 5 years however, make sure to check out the specific minimum hours per knowledge area in the BABOK guide ;)!

[@nichellelewis-w2f]

Hello. Thank you for your video. I’m in Cybersecurity and am a Business Analyst. It will be 2 years in this role come January. Do you suggest the CCA? I’m a Cybersecurity Sr. BA because I’ve been at my company for 21 years, mainly in finance. I want to become Cyber BA principal. Any suggestions?

[@BAExcellence]

I think the IIBA CCA would be a great idea for you!

[@nichellelewis-w2f]

Hello. Thank you for your video. I’m in Cybersecurity and am a Business Analyst. It will be 2 years in this role come January. Do you suggest the CCA? I’m a Cybersecurity Sr. BA because I’ve been at my company for 21 years, mainly in finance. I want to become Cyber BA principal. Any suggestions?

[@BAExcellence]

I think the IIBA CCA would be a great idea for you!

[@nichellelewis-w2f]

@@BAExcellence thank you! IIBA CCA. Will do. What about CBAP as well?

[@BAExcellence]

@@nichellelewis-w2f If you qualify, then definitely do CBAP too. I have some great budget friendly prep options for CBAP you can look at too

[@nichellelewis-w2f]

@@BAExcellencecan you provide the details? I’ll take a look at it.

[@BAExcellence]

Sure, there is the link: baexcellence.com/products/bae-advanced-training-program-ccba-cbap-certification-preparation-earn-62-pd-hours-cdus

[@nichellelewis-w2f]

Hello. Thank you for your video. I’m in Cybersecurity and am a Business Analyst. It will be 2 years in this role come January. Do you suggest the CCA? I’m a Cybersecurity Sr. BA because I’ve been at my company for 21 years, mainly in finance. I want to become Cyber BA principal. Any suggestions?