IIBA-CBDA.AQ1

Introduction to Business Data Analytics (CBDA)

Data is the new King! Learn how to perform data analysis that affects crucial business decisions.

  • 8 Interactive Lessons and 63 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
  • 136 Practice Test Questions

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8Interactive Lessons
63Topics
136Practice Test Questions
68Flashcards
68Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

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Introduction to Business Data Analytics (CBDA) is a comprehensive preparatory course that is specially designed to help you pass the IIBA - CBDA certification exam. This course focuses on the technical skills required to effectively perform business data analytics, its objectives, and its applications in various industries. Gain hands-on experience with data collection, cleaning, analysis, interpretation, and visualization techniques. After the completion of this ‘Introduction to Business Analytics’ course, you’ll have a clear understanding of the importance of data-driven decision making at the strategic level and develop a data strategy for your organization.
  • Techniques for data cleaning and preparation (handling missing values, outliers, and more)
  • Summarize and understand data characteristics for Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
  • Conversion of raw data into a suitable format for analysis
  • Using statistical methods to analyze data, including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and correlation analysis
  • Using visualization techniques to create various types of charts and graphs to communicate data insights
  • Using different visualization methods to create stories that convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner
  • Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models to represent the structure and relationships of data elements
  • Ability to apply analytical techniques such as decision trees and regression analysis
  • Find optimal solutions to complex problems, such as resource allocation or scheduling with mathematical techniques
  • Implement policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulations
  • Awareness of data warehousing and data marts to perform centralized data storage and analysis
  • Execute ETL (Extract, Transfer, Load) process for extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a suitable format, and loading it 
  • Apply data mining techniques and algorithms to find patterns and trends in large datasets
  • Using Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms to build predictive learning models

 

Target Career Roles

  • Business Data Analyst

02 / Lessons & labs

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Lessons

8 Interactive Lessons · 63 topics
01 Introduction to Business Data Analytics 5 topics
  • What is Business Data Analytics?
  • The Business Data Analytics Cycle
  • Business Data Analytics Objectives
  • Business Analysis and Business Data Analytics
  • Applications of Data Analytics
02 Identify the Research Questions 7 topics
  • Define Business Problem or Opportunity
  • Identify and Understand the Stakeholders
  • Assess Current State
  • Define Future State
  • Formulate Research Questions
  • Plan Business Data Analytics Approach
  • Techniques
03 Source Data 6 topics
  • Plan Data Collection
  • Determine the Data Sets
  • Collect Data
  • Validate Data
  • Techniques
  • A Case Study for Source Data
04 Analyze Data 7 topics
  • Develop Data Analysis Plan
  • Prepare Data
  • Explore Data
  • Perform Data Analysis
  • Assess the Analytics and System Approach Taken
  • Techniques
  • A Case Study for Analyze Data
05 Interpret and Report Results 7 topics
  • Validate Understanding of Stakeholders
  • Plan Stakeholder Communication
  • Determine Communication Needs of Stakeholders
  • Derive Insights from Data
  • Document and Communicate Findings from Completed Analysis
  • Techniques
  • A Case Study for Interpret and Report Results

03 / Exam details

Introduction to Business Data Analytics (CBDA) Details

Get certified by the leading authority in business analysis, IIBA with the course Introduction to Business Data Analytics (CBDA). The course is for business analysts who want to improve their business decision-making by enabling new products and services and creating new markets, disrupting existing markets and unseating secure businesses, driving increased efficiency (for example, for retailers to enable them to tailor products for customers), identifying growth opportunities, driving innovation, operating more efficiently, and improving risk management.

Official exam objectives →
Questions 75 (per exam)
Duration 120 minutes (per exam)
Passing Score IIBA does not provide scores or scoring percentages for any of the certification exams. (on a scale of IIBA does not provide scores or scoring percentages for any of the certification exams.)
Exam Fee $400 USD (per exam)
Delivered by IIBA (in-person or online)
Question Format Scenario-based multiple choice questions single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests 136 Practice Questions (mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification IIBA-CBDA.AQ1 IIBA credential

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04 / FAQs

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What is the Business Data Analytics (IIBA - CBDA) certification about?
It is a certification program conducted by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) to validate your skills for performing data analytics, making data-driven decisions, and contributing effectively to organizational success. It is a valuable asset for those working in data analytics, business intelligence, and related fields.
Are there any prerequisites for this certification exam?
There are no formal prerequisites for this exam. However, it is recommended that you have a minimum 21 months of business analysis experience within the past four years.
What important topics are covered in this Business Data Analytics course?
This comprehensive course content focuses on these areas including: business analysis fundamentals, data analysis techniques, data modeling and management, business intelligence and analytics, and data governance & ethics.
What are the career benefits of doing this CBDA certification?
It is an industry-recognized, global certification that can significantly boost your career and contribute to your success in the field of business data analytics. It can open new job opportunities in the regional as well as global markets with a higher compensation.
How much salary does a CBDA Certified Data Analyst earn?
The average annual salary of a CBDA certified analyst is around $85,000 annually.

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