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:
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Provide a thorough understanding of business analysis fundamentals as outlined in the BABOK® Guide.
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Prepare for the ECBA™ certification exam.
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Introduce key concepts and tools used in data analysis and visualization, specifically focusing on Excel and Power BI.
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Develop practical skills for interpreting, analyzing, and presenting data effectively.
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Enhance their ability to make data-driven decisions in a business context.
Targeted Audience
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Aspiring business analysts seeking foundational knowledge in business analysis.
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Professionals preparing for the ECBA™ certification exam.
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Business analysts looking to enhance their data handling and presentation capabilities.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Fundamentals of Business Analysis:
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Introduction to Business Analysis.
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Role of a Business Analyst.
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Introduction to the BABOK® Guide.
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Key Concepts and Terminology.
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Understanding Business Analysis Core Concepts.
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Planning the Business Analysis Approach.
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Stakeholder Engagement.
Unit 2:
Requirements Life Cycle and Strategy Analysis:
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Trace Requirements.
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Maintain Requirements.
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Prioritize Requirements.
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Assess Requirements Changes.
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Approve Requirements.
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Analyze Current State.
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Define Future State.
Unit 3:
Elicitation, Collaboration, and Solution Evaluation:
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Preparing for Elicitation.
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Conducting Elicitation.
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Confirming Elicitation Results.
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Managing Stakeholder Collaboration.
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Communication Techniques in Business Analysis.
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Measure Solution Performance.
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Analyze Performance Measures.
Unit 4:
Data Analysis with Excel:
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Fundamentals of Data Analysis.
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Data Collection and Cleaning in Excel.
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Data Interpretation Techniques.
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Statistical Analysis using Excel.
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Advanced Excel Functions for Data Analysis.
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Descriptive statistics and data visualization.
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Inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.
Unit 5:
Data Visualization with Power BI and Exam Preparation:
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Principles of Effective Data Visualization.
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Getting Started with Power BI.
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Creating Charts and Graphs in Power BI.
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Building Interactive Dashboards and Reports.
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Best Practices in Data Presentation.
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Real-world Case Studies.
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ECBA™ Exam Preparation Tips and Review: Time Management and Study Strategies for Certification.