Certified ECBA Training and Data Analysis and Visualization with Excel and Power BI

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and skills required for entry-level business analysis and effective data visualization. It prepares them for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) certification exam only. Through it, participants will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate impact assessments to ensure that social programs and initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Provide a thorough understanding of business analysis fundamentals as outlined in the BABOK® Guide.

• Prepare for the ECBA™ certification exam.

• Introduce key concepts and tools used in data analysis and visualization, specifically focusing on Excel and Power BI.

• Develop practical skills for interpreting, analyzing, and presenting data effectively.

• Enhance their ability to make data-driven decisions in a business context.

Targeted Audience

• Aspiring business analysts seeking foundational knowledge in business analysis.

• Professionals preparing for the ECBA™ certification exam.

• Business analysts looking to enhance their data handling and presentation capabilities.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Fundamentals of Business Analysis:

• Introduction to Business Analysis.

• Role of a Business Analyst.

• Introduction to the BABOK® Guide.

• Key Concepts and Terminology.

• Understanding Business Analysis Core Concepts.

• Planning the Business Analysis Approach.

• Stakeholder Engagement.

Unit 2:

Requirements Life Cycle and Strategy Analysis:

• Trace Requirements.

• Maintain Requirements.

• Prioritize Requirements.

• Assess Requirements Changes.

• Approve Requirements.

• Analyze Current State.

• Define Future State.

Unit 3:

Elicitation, Collaboration, and Solution Evaluation:

• Preparing for Elicitation.

• Conducting Elicitation.

• Confirming Elicitation Results.

• Managing Stakeholder Collaboration.

• Communication Techniques in Business Analysis.

• Measure Solution Performance.

• Analyze Performance Measures.

Unit 4:

Data Analysis with Excel:

• Fundamentals of Data Analysis.

• Data Collection and Cleaning in Excel.

• Data Interpretation Techniques.

• Statistical Analysis using Excel.

• Advanced Excel Functions for Data Analysis.

• Descriptive statistics and data visualization.

• Inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.

Unit 5:

Data Visualization with Power BI and Exam Preparation:

• Principles of Effective Data Visualization.

• Getting Started with Power BI.

• Creating Charts and Graphs in Power BI.

• Building Interactive Dashboards and Reports.

• Best Practices in Data Presentation.

• Real-world Case Studies.

• ECBA™ Exam Preparation Tips and Review: Time Management and Study Strategies for Certification.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.