PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Credential: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Credentialing Agency: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) is an advanced-level certification for professionals who work with project teams, manage requirements and product development, and perform business analysis in their role as project and program managers. Earning the PMI-PBA demonstrates an ability to coordinate with stakeholders to define business requirements, lead the discovery, analysis and overall management of the requirements for a project, and apply business analysis tools and techniques to enable project success. Candidates for the PMI-PBA must meet educational, experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 7500 hours
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training: 35 hours in business analysis
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Management Institute (PMI)
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299
Phone: (610) 356-4600
Fax: (610) 482-9971
Email: customercare@pmi.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates meet the following criteria:
- Education Secondary degree (High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent).
- Experience 7,500 hours (5 years) working as a practitioner of business analysis. This experience must have been earned in the last 8 years.
- Training 35 contact hours in business analysis practices.
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Education Bachelor’s degree or higher degree (or global equivalent).
- Experience at least 4,500 hours (3 years) working as a practitioner of business analysis.
This experience must have been earned in the last 8 years. - Training 35 contact hours in business analysis practices.
Note: For those who hold an active PMP and/or PgMP certifications, PMI has already verified you have exceeded the project experience requirements. In other words, active PMP and/or PgMP certification holders will be accepted as fulfilling the general project experience requirements.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must agree to uphold the Project Management Institute's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Written Exam
- Needs Assessment (18%)
- Planning (22%)
- Analysis (35%)
- Traceability and Monitoring (15%)
- Evaluation (10%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) examination:
- Best Sources
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
For more information on the Project Management Institute (PMI) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Renewal Period: 3 years