IIBA · Professional Certification · Foundational
IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
Crydd Score 83
Demand Stable
Career Value Strong
Recognition High
ECBA at a glance
- Provider
- IIBA
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Project Management
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- US$395 or less, including IIBA membership and a practice exam (student and regional rates are lower)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- 1–2 months
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- 50 situation-based and multiple-choice questions, 75 minutes; online, remotely proctored
- Prerequisites
- None: no application, experience or professional development hours needed
What is ECBA?
IIBA's entry-level business analysis certification, redesigned in July 2025: a 75-minute, remotely proctored exam of 50 situation-based and multiple-choice questions on the Business Analysis Standard and the BABOK Guide, with no experience or application needed.
Skills it covers
- Business analysis fundamentals
- Requirements elicitation
- BABOK basics
Is ECBA worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 83Choose it if
You are starting in business analysis, or moving into it from another role, and want a globally recognised first credential.
Consider alternatives if
You have two or more years of business analysis experience: IIBA's CCBA. For product roles, Scrum.org's PSPO I.
Why we say so
It comes from the profession's main body and does not expire, and the package price includes IIBA membership and a practice exam.
Market demand
Business analyst roles value it as evidence of foundational knowledge; experienced roles look for the CCBA or CBAP.
Where ECBA takes you
- Business Analyst
- Product Manager
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