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PMP stands for
Project Management Professional and is a professional level course for project
managers who have been in the industry for a few years now. This certification
course is offered by PMI (Project Management Institute) and is considered one
of the top certifications available for project management professionals.
Project managers looking for better opportunities and higher pay can get PMP
certified and go for more global projects.
ECBA stands for
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis and is an entry-level certification for
business analysts. ECBA prep tests your fundamentals and your basic
knowledge of the BABoK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) to determine your
understanding of the core principles and practices of the profession and your
understanding of management and business along with your analytical ability of
the same. Getting ECBA certified can be a huge boost to the career of budding
business analysts.
Importance of a
world-class certification:
Whether you are a
college graduate or a high school diploma holder, PMP prep is achievable for
people from both sides. All you need to do get PMP certified is to ensure that
you fulfill the criteria and have completed the 35-hour PMBoK (Project
Management Body of Knowledge) study program.
A college graduate must have at least 3 years of work
experience and 4500 hours as a project manager and must have lead projects
during that time period. Similarly, high school diploma holders must have 5
years of work experience and 7500 hours as a project manager and lead of the
projects.
Building a strong
foundation for your career:
ECBA prep requires you to be ready with all the requirements of the
test and fulfilling the eligibility criteria of the exam. Apart from the 21
professional development hours needed for you to be eligible you must also have a foundational knowledge of the BABoK guide.
To start off your preparation, register your account on the IIBA first and get down and study your copy of the BABoK guide. You must also make sure that the 21 professional development hours were logged within the last 4 years.