How Should I Prepare For My ECBA Certification Exam?

[@tarnkhare1]

Thanks! This is great, I’m 3/4 through the BA certification program at UBC and am studying the BABOK as well for my ECBA exam at the end of the month.

[@mohamedshawky646]

Hi Tarn can you please share how did you get the 21 PDs?

[@tarnkhare1]

Yes so I did the certificate of business analysis at UBC Sauder School of Business. 21 hours only needs 3 courses and they’re all online.

[@mohamedshawky646]

Tarn Khare Thank you so much for the quick response! I will try with them then as long as it went fine with you

[@ROHIT87063]

Congratulations on completing the certificate program from UBC. Did the BA certification program and ECBA exam help you to get job as a business analyst? I am planning to do both and trying to see if i can get a BA role. I do not have a formal BA experience but have 5 years of Sharepoint Engineer experience.

[@jeancbreton]

Amazingly helpful video, well deserved Like!

[@abdou5554]

It's clearly explained and it looks logical. I'm adopting your methodology. Thank you.

[@GalaxyCookies76]

Any new tips for ECBA Exam 2021?

[@Thebaguide]

They have removed the strategy section from the exam, so you can forego studying from that section. Other than that, prep should be pretty much the same.

[@raghavi2814]

Hi Jeremy! How to do a complete ECBA course with 21 professional hours of training ? or is it just sufficient to do the course you have linked below the video and take up the exam directly?

[@Thebaguide]

With the ECBA exam, as you mentioned they ask you to have 21 hours of Professional Development. This Professional Development can be a combination of the following: ∙ Classroom and online courses ∙ Webinars - live or recorded ∙ Conference track sessions, tutorials, keynotes & workshops ∙ Chapter events (i.e. presentations, study groups, workshops, conference days) ∙ Self -directed learning (i.e. reading/reviewing the BABOK® Guide v3) Many of our students like to do a combination of online courses and self-directed study to help them reach the 21 hours. Because there can at times be an audit, often students take more than 21 hours worth of online courses as that is easier to 'prove' (in comparison to self-study) should they get audited during their application. Here is a list of our courses that can count towards your 21 Professional Hours: ∙ Business Analysis Fundamentals (9 hours) - www.udemy.com/business-analysis-ba/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Essential Modeling (6 hours) - www.udemy.com/visual-modeling-master-class/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Identify and Define the Problem (3.5 hours) - www.udemy.com/identify-the-problem/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Conduct a Strategy Analysis (7 hours) - www.udemy.com/business-analysis-conduct-a-strategy-analysis/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Plan the Project (5.5 hours) - www.udemy.com/business-analysis-plan-the-project/?couponCode=IIBAPDU​ ∙ Process Mapping and Flowcharts (3.5 hours) - www.udemy.com/process-mapping-process-flowcharts/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Advanced Process Flowcharts (3 hours) - www.udemy.com/advanced-process-flowcharts/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Project Management Skills for the Business Analyst (5 hours) - www.udemy.com/project-management-for-business-analyst/?couponCode=IIBAPDU

[@Pranav_Youtube_Reddit]

@@Thebaguide Thank you!

[@redmk5]

great video. thanks for sharing

[@GalaxyCookies76]

Which online course is essential for the beginners that cover the whole basics to absorbed the concept in BABOK

[@Thebaguide]

Hi Atif - So sorry that I missed your comment many months ago! I'd recommend our Business Analysis Fundamentals course as it does exactly what you are asking. It covers a wide array of topics that are necessary for someone to grasp in order to begin their journey to becoming a Business Analyst. Here is a link to the course to learn more: www.udemy.com/business-analysis-ba/learn/v4/?couponCode=WEBSITE2018

[@OttomanSmack44]

Hello Jeremy, Appreciate your video, it’s very informative. I feel lost and don’t know where to start for the studying process before I take the Ecba. Other than what you have mentioned are there any other tips or things you recommend me doing? Thanks

[@AntoinetteDavidson]

Hi Jeremy is there a course that you can recommend for that basic knowledge of business analysis for beginners

[@CM12-b8b]

You have courses on Udemy, do these courses just regurgitate info in the babok or do they actually explain the babok to full understand how the babok works?

[@chandrus739]

Good video

[@user-dw7un6do2j]

Hi, I'm a third-year Business & IT student. I already feel like I covered some parts of BABOK v3. Can I use university as Professional Development? Thanks

[@snehalgaikwad607]

Can you please let me know, How/where I can get ECBA mock question Bank for free?

[@KD-rv9ld]

Hi Jeremy, linkedin learning has a learning path called "Become a business analyst" that is 23 hours long. Since i have a subscription in linked in learning, will i be able to log this 23hrs as my pd hours?

[@hadiqtr8098]

Hi Jeremy, is this career track always related to building systems? Or could this be extended to other spectrums of business?

[@VishalYadav-gm5pi]

I have masters in Business information systems..can i go atraight to Babok to prepare?

[@lengchang40]

Does it make sense to take the ECBA certification if I already have a few years as a business analyst?

[@Thebaguide]

While it can help, if you have a few years of experience, you might be better suited with a different certification such as the CCBA, CBAP, or PMI-PBA. Here is another video where I talk about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4fXaGufpb6KrZo

[@lengchang40]

Jeremy Aschenbrenner thanks... i will watch that video.

[@abhijitsingh2222]

Is ECBA certification only for the IT industry, can a non technical person also do it?

[@jordanchasejones]

Hey Jeremy, you have some really great and informative videos. I have a background in Business Administration and I'm thinking about studying to become a Business Analyst. Due to my family situation I really need to find a solid telecommuting job. Is it realistic to expect to find decent entry level remote jobs in this field? Thanks!

[@Thebaguide]

Hi jordanchasejones - Thanks for the kind words and glad you are enjoying the videos. In regards to telecommuting, there certainly are plenty of Business Analyst jobs that allow for part-time and some even full-time telecommuting, but unfortunately, there aren't too many of these opportunities for the entry-level analyst. So while it isn't impossible to find what you are looking for, it may be difficult. With saying that, if you do end up struggling to find the full remote entry-level BA position, there seem to be plenty of full-time telecommuting positions available for various support positions within companies. This might be a good option for you as in many you still will be using some of the business analysis skills you gain in that role. Just a thought. I wish you the best of luck!

[@rajmodi9198]

Hello. First of all thank you much. Your videos have helped a lot. My question is that I have started preparing for my ECBA exam and once I pay my exam fee how many times i would be able to give exam? Is it just one time? And If I fail do i have to pay exam fee again? Or any retrials are allowed??

[@arjunvivek8875]

yes the exam fees you pay is valid per one attempt.If you have to write again you have pay exam fees again.But there are some discounts for re-appearing exam.

[@RaveSharrma]

Thanks for the info provided. 👍 I wish to make transition from sales to this field. Wish to know what kind of academic background we need. I have arts and management background. Will be getting udemy courses that you have recommended here.

[@bmac5202]

Hi where can I find ECBA Practice Test?

[@Thebaguide]

Unfortunately, I don't see many places out there right now that offer them. I plan to make some of these practice tests in the near future so be sure to subscribe to the channel to get notified as I release them.

[@bmac5202]

Jeremy Aschenbrenner Ok great. I have all of your Udemy courses and I am subscribed to the channel. Do you know if there any places that offer CCBA or CBAP practice test and courses?

[@Thebaguide]

I know www.watermarklearning.com/ has some, but I am not positive how good they are.

[@Namita.Aggrawal]

I have 5+years of industry experience..but not as a BA.. Can I appear for CBAP?

[@Thebaguide]

Your experience has to tie directly to the responsibilities and duties of a Business Analyst - so, unfortunately, probably not.

[@sindhukiran8854]

Hi Jeremy I already completed the Business analysis fundamental course of yours Can you recommend a guided online course for BABOK Please suggest.Thank you

[@Thebaguide]

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any courses that walk through the BABOK specifically. But I hope we can create one in the future and fill that need for you!

[@nizarvelapuram7878]

@@Thebaguide Tech canvas..i am taking PDU hours from them...

[@vardabilal1199]

Nizar Velapuram hello! How were the trainings ? Can you please guide me? I found the same source.

[@theoutlet9300]

Hey, i am doing my pg diploma in business analytics. Will that hours count towards my pd hours?

[@yazanshuibe1297]

its depends on your school in general it's not

[@Raina7531]

Hey Jeremy, as an aspring BA, your resources have been really helping! I am wondering if PD hours for the Ecba need to be accrued from one of thier "approved courses," or will taking a multitude of your courses also count as hours? Do you know? Thank you!

[@Thebaguide]

Hi Raina - It is my pleasure and glad that everything has been helping! Most of our courses at The BA Guide count towards the PD hours for the ECBA exam (and PDUs for the CCBA and CBAP). To meet the number of hours required, you likely would need to take a few different courses. Here is a list of our courses that qualify, with the number of PD (PDUs) hours in parenthesis. I've also included links to each course. ∙ Business Analysis Fundamentals (9.5)- www.udemy.com/business-analysis-ba/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Essential Modeling (6.5) - www.udemy.com/visual-modeling-master-class/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Identify and Define the Problem (3.5) - www.udemy.com/identify-the-problem/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Conduct a Strategy Analysis (7) - www.udemy.com/business-analysis-conduct-a-strategy-analysis/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Process Mapping and Flowcharts (3.5) - www.udemy.com/process-mapping-process-flowcharts/?couponCode=IIBAPDU ∙ Project Management Skills for the Business Analyst (5) - www.udemy.com/project-management-for-business-analyst/?couponCode=IIBAPDU Please reach out should you have any additional questions!

[@GEEZcaitlin]

@@Thebaguide Hello! First let me say thank you for all these videos and training resources. They have been incredibly helpful as I transition into the role as a BA for the company I work for. Second, is this list up to date? I don't see any mention on the Udemy course itself or your website. I'm trying to make sure to track them as I complete them. Thanks!

[@devinv50]

Why didn't you Why didn't you mention the required 21 hours of professional development to take the exam? Seems like a deliberate omission but I wonder why?

[@Thebaguide]

Hi Phycon, while it wasn't intentionally omitted, it wasn't something I was focusing on for this video. As well, the requirements do change so I didn't want to 'cement' the 21 hours requirement in a video that can't be updated.