Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Overview
The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) certification, issued by PMI, validates the ability to work effectively with stakeholders to define business requirements, shape project outcomes, and drive value through analysis. It is designed for business analysts and those whose projects depend on accurate requirements work.
This program prepares candidates for the PMI-PBA examination, covering needs assessment, elicitation, analysis, traceability, monitoring, and solution evaluation across the project life cycle.
Course Content
- Business analysis planning and the role of the analyst on the project
- Needs assessment: identifying problems and opportunities
- Elicitation techniques: interviews, workshops, observation and document analysis
- Requirement analysis, modelling and defining acceptance criteria
- Traceability, monitoring and validation of requirements
- Evaluating solutions and measuring delivered value
Targeted Audience
- Business analysts pursuing the PMI-PBA credential
- Project managers who perform business analysis duties
- Product owners and requirements specialists
- Professionals who bridge business needs and project deliverables
PMI-PBA Exam Registration & Certification
The PMI-PBA examination is a computer-based test delivered by PMI at Pearson VUE centres, based on PMI's business analysis domain framework. Candidates should confirm the current Examination Content Outline, question count, and eligibility requirements on the PMI website before registering.
Eligibility typically requires secondary education plus 7,500 hours of business analysis experience and 35 hours of business analysis education (or a degree with 4,500 hours and 35 hours). Registration is through pmi.org.
- Complete the required hours of business analysis education (covered by this program).
- Confirm your business analysis experience against the PMI-PBA criteria on pmi.org.
- Apply for the credential, pay the fee (PMI member rates apply) and await approval.
- Schedule and sit the PMI-PBA examination at a Pearson VUE centre.
- Pass to earn the PMI-PBA credential and maintain it with PDUs.