Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®)

Today, business and process analysis is a vital skill for organizations.

Synonymous with success.

The PMI-PBA® certification demonstrates your ability to efficiently collaborate with all stakeholders, define the company’s operational requirements, ensure project performance, and generate tangible business outcomes.

The demand for the precious skills of those with the PMI-PBA® designation is rapidly growing. Seize the opportunity to propel your career forward.

Why get the PMI-PBA® certification?

This designation opens doors in all industries and connects you with a community of organizations and experienced experts worldwide. Raise your profile and become the certified expert your organization needs to ensure the success and profitability of its projects.

Eligibility

The PMI-PBA® certification is ideal for professionals whose role involves business or process analysis, or the management of teams involved in product development.

To be eligible for the exam, you must meet one of the two following requirements:

1. High school diploma (DES or global equivalent), at least 7,500 hours of experience in business analysis, and 2,000 hours of experience within a project team, gained in the last 8 years in both cases.

2. Four-year degree (bachelor’s or global equivalent), at least 4,500 hours of experience in business analysis, and 2,000 hours of experience within a project team, gained in the last 8 years in both cases.

It is also mandatory to have 35 hours of formal specialized training in business analysis.

Experience in project management can be included in the 7,500 or 4,500 hours of experience in business analysis. Active PMP® or PgMP® members meet this requirement.

The exam is held at a Pearson Vue centre in your area.

The cost of the exam is US$405 for members and US$555 for non-members.

Am I eligible?

To confirm your eligibility for the exam, you must submit an application detailing your professional experience in project management. Visit the PMI Global information page for more details.
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Maintaining your certification.

People with this designation must accumulate 60 professional development units (PDUs) in the specialized filed of business analysis every three years in order to maintain their credential. It is not mandatory to be a member of PMI Global or PMI-Montréal to do so. Consult the video on professional development units or the PMI-PBA® handbook for more details.

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