Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Certification | PMI

The PMI-PBA certification recognizes an individual’s expertise in business analysis and uses these tools and techniques to improve the overall success of projects. The PMI-PBA certification carries a high level of professional credibility.

Business analysis is a topic of growing importance to projects and programs. The marketplace reflects this importance, as practitioners increasingly embrace business analysis as a technique for uncovering business needs, managing requirements, and creating effective solutions to business problems. PMI conducted a Role Delineation Study (RDS) in the development of the certification in alignment with industry best practices. This study determined the level of importance of each of the tasks, tools and techniques, and knowledge and skills required to use business analysis principles and practices in project management. It is the basis for the creation of the examination. The examination for the PMI-PBA certification is a vital part of the activities that lead to earning this certification. Thus, it is imperative that the examination accurately reflect the business analysis practices, tools and techniques being used by practitioners of business analysis. The PMI-PBA Role Delineation states that candidates for the PMI-PBA certification: • Perform their duties under general supervision and are responsible for working with stakeholders to define an organization’s business requirements in order to shape the output of projects and ensure they deliver the expected business benefit. • Spearhead the discovery, analysis and overall management of the requirements for a project. • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to appropriately apply business analysis tools and techniques to enable project success.

Exam length 200 questions Exam time 240 minutes Languages • English • Chinese (Simplified)

Set A requirements • Secondary degree (High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent). • 60 months working as a practitioner of business analysis. This experience must have been earned in the last 8 years. • 35 contact hours earned in the topic of business analysis practices. Set B requirements • Bachelor’s degree or higher degree (or global equivalent). • 36 months working as a practitioner of business analysis. This experience must have been earned in the last 8 years. • 35 contact hours earned in the topic of business analysis practices. Set C requirements • Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s or master’s degree or global equivalent). • Minimum two years/24 months unique nonoverlapping professional business analysis experience. • 35 contact hours of formal education.

Gather your application materials Document your experience related to past projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process: • Projects you’ve led • Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects • Training you’ve completed • Institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours Additional tips • Take your time, or even a break. You can save the application as you go and come back to it whenever you’re ready. • Describe your role and responsibilities on the project, not the project itself. • If you’re selected for an eligibility audit, don’t worry; it's part of the process. Just confirm your eligibility by providing: Copy of degree Verification of experience signed by supervisor Certification or proof of project management experience • Copy of degree • Verification of experience signed by supervisor • Certification or proof of project management experience

First, congratulations! You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee. Verify your identity PMI has partnered with Persona to verify the authenticity of certification candidates. You will need to capture a: Selfie Government-issued photo ID. Share a current, valid ID with English characters/translation, your photo, and your signature. Examples of acceptable forms of ID: • Driver’s license • Military ID • Passport • National identification card Schedule your exam After you pay, you can schedule your exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling: • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

At a glance • 240 minutes • 200 questions • Offered in 1 language Associated exam content • Needs Assessment 18% • Planning 22% • Analysis 35% • Traceability and Monitoring 15% • Evaluation 10% View FAQs

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