Take the Practice Analysis Survey and Earn 10 CDUs
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Imagine having the power to shape the future of your profession—how exciting is that? Business analysis professionals know how critical it is to stay updated on industry developments, skills, and knowledge. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about keeping up, it’s also about taking the lead.
That’s where you come in.
By participating in IIBA’s Practice Analysis Study, you’re not just filling out another survey. You’re helping to shape the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) certification to reflect real-world challenges and opportunities. This isn’t about ticking a box—it’s about making your voice heard in a way that resonates across the community.
So, why should you join in? Because your insights will directly influence the next generation of business analysis professionals, ensuring their credentials are relevant, rigorous, and respected. Plus, you’ll earn 10 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) toward your recertification.
It’s a win-win. You contribute to the profession you love and get a head start on your recertification journey. Complete the survey today to help set the global standard for business analysis excellence.
Why Your Participation Matters
A practice analysis study is a comprehensive research project to identify and validate the key knowledge, skills, and tasks required for competent performance in a specific profession or job role. It’s essential for maintaining the relevance and validity of professional certifications and examinations.
Every few years, IIBA conducts a practice analysis study to keep our certification exams in line with industry guidelines such as ISO/IEC 17024 (which provides a global benchmark for personnel certification bodies) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
This important work ensures our certifications reflect the latest industry standards and practices.
What the Study Involves
The study aims to define the competencies required for early-career business analysis professionals. By participating in this survey, you’ll provide valuable insights that will help us update the ECBA exam and blueprint, which outlines the structure and content areas covered in the certification exam.
Your feedback will ensure the certification accurately reflects the skills and knowledge needed in today’s business analysis landscape.
How to Participate
We’re seeking input from the broader business analysis community. We encourage all practitioners to participate. Your contribution to the survey is critical to identifying the activities, knowledge, and skills needed by early-career business analysis professionals.The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and will close on September 6. Your responses are confidential. You can save and return to the survey at any time using the same device and link. When you want to return to the survey, access the original survey link.
You may complete the survey only once.
Earn CDUs While You Contribute
As a token of our appreciation, IIBA credential holders who complete the survey will earn 10 CDUs toward recertification. After completing the survey, you’ll receive instructions on how to claim and self-report your CDUs in your BA Development log under the volunteer service category.
Those claiming CDUs will receive complete instructions from IIBA on reporting them by October 15, 2024. Your personal information will be separated from your survey responses to ensure confidentiality.
Get Involved and Share Your Thoughts
Your participation is vital to the strength of our certifications. With your help, we can ensure the ECBA certification continues to reflect the competencies required for emerging business analysis professionals.
If you encounter technical difficulties while completing the survey, please contact Zach Irwin at zirwin@kryterion.com. IIBA has partnered with Kryterion, a full-service provider of customizable assessment and certification products, to conduct this survey.
Thank you for contributing to the future of the business analysis profession. Together, we can shape the future of business analysis!
Start the Practice Analysis Survey now and help shape the future of the ECBA.
About the Author
Isabel Feher-Watters is the Manager, Certification Programs & Operations at IIBA and has over 25 years' experience working in the corporate, not-for-profit, association, and IT industries. Isabel complements her BA in Psychology and post-graduate diploma in Human Resources Management with several certifications including being a Certified Credentialing Professional (ICE-CCP), Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP), and ITIL certified. Isabel is passionate about human potential and delighted by the difference that certifications can make in the lives of business analysis professionals.
