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Key Facts: ECBA Exam
75
Exam Questions
IIBA
$250/$350
Exam Fee (Member/Non)
IIBA
90 min
Time Limit
IIBA
None
Experience Required
IIBA
The ECBA is IIBA's entry-level certification designed for professionals new to business analysis or those seeking to formalize their BA knowledge. It requires no prior work experience and validates understanding of the BABOK Guide fundamentals. The ECBA serves as a stepping stone toward the mid-level CCBA and senior-level CBAP certifications.
About the ECBA Exam
The ECBA certification from IIBA is the entry-level business analysis credential, validating foundational knowledge of the BABOK Guide for professionals beginning their BA careers.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
1.5 hours
Passing Score
Pass/Fail (scaled)
Exam Fee
$250/$350 (IIBA)
ECBA Exam Content Outline
Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
BA approach planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, and performance improvement
Elicitation & Collaboration
Elicitation preparation, conducting elicitation, confirming results, and communication
Requirements Life Cycle Management
Tracing requirements, maintaining requirements, prioritizing, and managing changes
Strategy Analysis
Current state analysis, future state definition, risk assessment, and change strategy
Requirements Analysis & Design Definition
Requirements specification, modeling, verification, validation, and design definition
Solution Evaluation
Measuring solution performance, analyzing value, and recommending solution improvements
How to Pass the ECBA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/Fail (scaled)
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 1.5 hours
- Exam fee: $250/$350
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECBA exam?
The ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) is IIBA's foundational certification for aspiring business analysts. It tests knowledge of the BABOK Guide concepts and requires no prior BA work experience, making it ideal for career changers.
How many questions are on the ECBA exam?
The ECBA exam has 75 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 1.5 hours (90 minutes). The exam is taken online and focuses on knowledge-based questions about BABOK concepts and terminology.
What is the ECBA passing score?
The ECBA uses a scaled scoring system with a Pass/Fail result. IIBA does not publish the exact cut score. Questions test foundational knowledge and understanding rather than advanced application.
Do I need experience for the ECBA?
No work experience is required for the ECBA. You need to complete 21 hours of professional development in business analysis within the last 4 years. This can be through IIBA-endorsed courses, university courses, or self-study programs.
What is the ECBA career path?
The ECBA is the first step in IIBA's three-tier certification path: ECBA (entry) → CCBA (mid-level, 3,750 hours) → CBAP (senior, 7,500 hours). Many organizations recognize the ECBA as qualification for junior business analyst positions.