PMI PBA® Exam Prep Course
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PMI – Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)® Certification is a credential by Project Management Institute®. It is a very prominent certification in the emerging field of business analysis that has become a vital part of today’s’ projects. This credential is highly valued by the organisations and employers for their business analysts to benefit from the deliverables of the project. A PMI-PBA® credential holder means that you have well-recognised experience, skills and knowledge in conducting need assessment for launching value projects, planning for business analysis activities such as requirement elicitation, setting acceptance criteria etc. in a launched project; requirements analysis and management; tracing and monitoring requirements throughout a project and product lifecycle; and evaluation of the project outcomes for the accomplishment of business needs.
Are you eligible for PMI-PBA® Exam?
An aspirant to the PMI-PBA® certification can appear in the exam if he/she fulfils one of the following criteria:
Criterion 1:
- A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent)
- 7,500 hours (5 years) working as a practitioner of business analysis. This experience must have been earned in the last 8 years.
- 35 contact hours. Hours must have been earned in business analysis practices.
Criterion 2:
- Bachelor degree or higher degree (or global equivalent).
- 4,500 hours (3 years) working as a practitioner of business analysis. This experience must have been earned in the last 8 years.
- 35 contact hours. Hours must have been earned in business analysis practices
*PM Training school course provides 35 contact hours/PDUs of education and its completion certificate.
**Not sure, then contact us for free Face to face consultation and assessment at support@pmtrainingschool.com
Training Features
- PMI® Credential holder instructor-led classroom and live online training
- High-quality course content by PMTS that is fully aligned with PMI Standard for Business Analysis
- A 35 Hours Exam Prep training using PM training school’s state of the art training Modules
- Certificate of Training Completion (required to eligible for exam)
- Convenient Classes ( Options for both Weekends and Weekdays)
- Tips and tricks to pass the examination in first attempt
- Free Mock Questions and Exercise as a part of training
- Free One hour individual coaching Session with Instructor.
- Morning and afternoon tea and lunch
- Exam Application and Audit assistance
Why PMI-PBA®
It’s a decade of agile transformation and business analysts are losing their jobs because they are not aware of agile concepts and their role in the agile lifecycle. Do you want to be a certified agile business analyst? PMI-PBA certification training by our experts will ensure your learning.
Training Options
- On-site Exam Prep courses for Groups and Organisations
- Class Room (Face to Face) Exam Prep courses
- Live streaming Exam Prep courses
Course Fee Structure
- Please contact at support@pmtrainingschool.com or WhatsApp (+64211036356) for Course Fee
- Discounts for groups, Organizations, Early bird and Chapter Members are available
Exam Fee
- PMI Members= 405 USD
- PMI Non Members= 555 USD
- PMI membership= 150 USD
Exam Prep Material
- Course workbook and Supplementary Notes
- Interactive Learning activities
- Formulas/Flash Cards
- Free Practice Exams
- Access to Learning Management system
Course Content
- Introduction to PMI- PBA® Exam
- Business Analysis- Key Concepts
- Needs Assessment/Business case
- BA Planning
- Analysis, Part 1: Requirements Elicitation
- Analysis, Part 2- Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Traceability and Monitoring
- Solution Evaluation
- Last Minute Exam Tips
- PMI® code of ethics and professional conduct
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PMI- PBA® mean?
It is a certification by PMI and is an acronym for PMI- Professional in Business Analysis.
What are the basic requirements to take up the PMI-PBA Examination?
An aspirant to PMI-PBA® can appear in the exam if he/she fulfils the following criteria:
Criterion 1:
- A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent)
- At least 7,500 hours of Business Analysis experience
- Formal education on the business analysis (35 contact hours/PDUs ).
Criterion 2:
- A four-year bachelor degree or equivalent qualification
- At least 4,500 hours of your project experience should be spent on project leadership and management.
- Formal education on the business analysis (30 contact hours/PDUs ).
How much does PMI PBA training certification cost?
The training fee varies for face to face and live-streaming courses. Contact at support@pmtrainingschool.com for details
Which is the PMI PBA Certification Training in New Zealand?
The only training that is provided on PMI-PBA® is by PM training school (www.pmtrainingschool.com). They are Auckland Based and provide training throughout New Zeland.
What is the passing score for the PMI-PBA exam?
PMI doesn’t share the passing score. My personal experience suggests that 130 out of 200 questions of the exam will result in pass grade.
Is PMP a good for business analysts?
It’s not required to appear for PMI-PBA® exam, but very good for Business analysts to have a good understanding of project management to collaborate with management for effective business analysis activities on projects, programmes and portfolio components.
How much is the exam fee for PMI-PBA®
- PMI Member: US$ 405.00
- Non-member: US$ 555.00
What is the duration of the PMI-PBA certification exam?
PBA exam consists of 200 questions that need to be completed in four hours.
Is it worth studying PMI-PBA through online training?
My first-hand personal experience would suggest that it’s better to go for face to face training than online training because
- PMI-PBA is a thorough and challenging certification
- Online courses are very few and old and are not aligned with The PMI Guide to Business Analysis (2017), Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (2015) and The updated PMI-PBA exam 25 June 2018.
- BA roles in an agile setting are not well explained
- BA overlapping responsibilities and collaboration with Project Managers are not well explained
How do I prepare for PMI-PBA?
Following a few resources must be used for PBA certification
- A good face to face training with preparation material (workbooks, flashcards and High-quality exam)
- Guidance by someone who is already PMI-PBA ® certified
- The PMI Guide to Business Analysis (2017),
- Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (2015)
Which certification is better PMI-PBA or CBAP?
Certified business analysis professional (CBAP) is a credential by International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) focus on business strategic level and operations. PMI-PBA ® is by PMI and focuses more on BA role portfolio components, programmes and projects (both waterfall and agile)
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