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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 132 ratings on Coursera.

Part of our Business Analysis courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.

★★★★★4.8(132 reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider Coursera
Duration 20h 47m
Level Beginner
Mode Self-paced
Language English
Certificate Yes — shareable certificate
Rating 4.8★ (132 reviews)
Price Check price Free

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
★★★★★
132 ratings

Rated 4.8/5 by 132 learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).

This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →

How this page is put together

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IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep This Coursera 4.8★ Check price 20h 47m Highest rated (4.8★ from 132 reviews)
Business Analysis Fundamentals Coursera 4.7★ Check price 18h 10m Quickest to finish (18h 10m)
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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.