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IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Business Analysis. It is structured in 3 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 20h 47m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 133 ratings on Coursera.

Part of our Business Analysis courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.

★★★★★4.8(133 reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider Coursera
Duration 20h 47m
Level Beginner
Mode Self-paced
Language English
Certificate Yes — shareable certificate
Rating 4.8★ (133 reviews)
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What you’ll learn

Define the role of a business analyst on a project
Plan business analysis activities in a structured business environment
Follow rules in performing techniques that support the business analysis activities
Gain 21 IIBA PDUs and get prepared to answer the questions of the IIBA® ECBA™ examination test

Level and time commitment

Coursera lists this course at Beginner level.
No prior experience in the subject is assumed — this is where the provider expects a newcomer to start.
What the provider says you need first:
  • There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of the business analysis will be beneficial.
Time commitment: 20h 47m.
It is self-paced, so that figure is the material, not a fixed schedule.

Skills you’ll gain

Strategic PlanningBusiness RequirementsStakeholder ManagementRequirements ElicitationPerformance ImprovementBusiness Process ModelingBusiness AnalysisRequirements ManagementStakeholder AnalysisBusiness PlanningProblem SolvingCase Studies

What this course covers

3 modules

The 3-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 20h 47m.

Module 1 · Overview of the Business Analysis Profession & Requirements Elicitation Process
Module 2 · Requirements Analysis and Lifecycle Management
Module 3 · Business Analysis Planning

What learners rate it

4.8
★★★★★
133 ratings

Rated 4.8/5 by 133 learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).

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Common questions

How much does IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep cost?

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Does IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep come with a certificate?

Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

How long does IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep take?

Coursera lists it at 20h 47m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.

Is IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep suitable for beginners?

Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.

What does IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep cover?

It is organised into 3 modules, starting with Overview of the Business Analysis Profession & Requirements Elicitation Process and going on to Requirements Analysis and Lifecycle Management, Business Analysis Planning. The full outline is on this page.

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