{"product_id":"entry-certificate-in-business-analysis-with-data-analytics-prep","title":"Entry Certificate in Business Analysis with Data Analytics Prep","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eEnhance your employability remarkably by obtaining a solid understanding of business and data analysis fundamentals, whether you are just starting your career or looking to increase your existing experience. You will also obtain the information needed to prepare for and take the CBDA and ECBA exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2173\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinkedIn reports that business analysis is one of the fastest-growing professions. With increasing dependence on technology projects, organizations are hiring more business analysts, making business analysis training more important than ever. This comprehensive training course bundle covers the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™) certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®), which is the most recognized entry-level certificate for business analysts globally. It also covers the Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA®- CBDA), the first data analytics certification provided by the IIBA to recognize one's ability to effectively analyze work in business analytics initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first portion of your training covers business analyst certification, offering extensive support for you through sessions fully aligned to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) v3.0, along with office hours. This training component provides highly focused exam preparation and support for the IIBA Level 1 – ECBA exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the data analyst certification component, you will obtain highly focused exam preparation support for the CBDA exam, offering extensive support through sessions fully aligned to the Guide to Business Data Analytics. It has been designed by data analytics experts to help you complete your CBDA certification exam successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe learning resources, study plans, exam tips, question banks, and exam simulators are fully aligned with the ECBA and CBDA exam patterns, equipping you to prepare effectively, identify areas of weakness, and face your certification exams with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete overview of the knowledge areas of BABOK v3.0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTasks and techniques for business analysis and business data analytics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete overview of the Guide to Business Data Analytics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparation process for CBDA and ECBA certification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for the final exams with chapter-based questions and simulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop expertise in business data analytics concepts and BABOK fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your skillset and career opportunities, such as landing a new role or promotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain the knowledge needed to successfully complete the CBDA and ECBA exams in a timely manner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eECBA \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBA Key Concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBA Planning and Monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElicitation and Collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRequirements LCM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRequirements Analysis and Design Def.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderlying Competencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePast Session Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorkshop Materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReference Materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExam Prep Help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCBDA \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Business Data Analytics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify Research Questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSource data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze Data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret and Report Results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Results to Influence Business Decision-Making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide company-level strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePast Session Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReference Materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExam Prep Help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadphones.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA microphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. 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LN is the only trainer who holds all seven certifications from IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, CCA, AAC, CBDA, and CPOA) and CPRE from IREB in Germany. He has held numerous workshops in business analysis and consulted and trained clients in the US, Europe, and India, including Toshiba, Nordstrom, AkzoNobel, AXA, MindTree, iGate, Ness, and more. LN holds a post-graduate diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM Ahmedabad and BE (Honors) in Electronics. He has also authored over 20 books on business analysis, including Practical Requirements Engineering, Mastering CBAP, CBAP Question Bank, Mastering CPRE, CPRE Question Bank, and Stories for IT Trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary in data analytics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average annual salary for a data analyst in the United States is approximately $86,531. 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