What We Will Discuss Today
Why PMI and Business Analysis?
PMIs Products/Services in Business Analysis
The PMI-PBA exam
Exam Eligibility
Preparing for the exam
PMI-PBA Prep Course
PMI-PBA is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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Why PMI is Addressing
Business Analysis
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The Link->Requirements: Project Success
PMI has conducted extensive research and concluded
per a 12 month period:
51% of completed projects finish within their
initially scheduled times
55% of completed projects finish within their initial
budgets
64% of completed projects successfully meet their
original goals and business intent
16% of projects started are deemed failures
[1] PMIs Pulse of the Profession : Requirements Management A
Core Competency for Project and Program Success August 2014
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Business Analysis - a Core Competency
For every dollar spent on projects and programs, 5.1 % is
wasted due to poor requirements management[1].
51 million dollars is wasted for every 1 billion spent on
projects and programs due to poor requirements
management [2] .
Inaccurate requirements gathering remained
a primary cause of project failure 37% in 2014.
This was up from 32 % since 2013[2]
[1] PMIs Pulse of the Profession : Requirements Management A Core Competency for Project and Program
Success August 2014
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Business Analysis Competency
74 percent of companies have a low level of
requirements management maturity, resulting in missed
deadlines, budget overruns and wasted resources [1]
Companies with poor business analysis processes
achieve their business objectives 54 percent of the time,
while taking 35 percent longer to deliver [1]
[1] IAG Consulting. Business Analysis Benchmark 2009: The Path to Success.
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Common Interests & Shared Goals
At the end of the day, both the project manager and
business analyst share the same goals.
The success of the project!!
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The Importance of Business Analysis
A sufficiently run business analysis
process results in...
Development of products/services
that meet stakeholder needs.
Ensures a more engaged project
team.
PMIs Pulse of the Profession : Requirements Management A Core
Competency for Project and Program Success August 2014
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The Importance of Business Analysis
Also, ...
Higher probability of delivering on time and
within scope and budget.
Solutions that deliver higher business value.
A repeatable BA process and competencies for
future initiatives.
PMIs Pulse of the Profession : Requirements Management A Core Competency for Project and
Program Success August 2014
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PMIs Products/Services in
Business Analysis
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Increased Focus on Business Analysis
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition added the Collect
Requirements Process
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK Guide) Fifth Edition added the Project
Stakeholder Management
Knowledge Area
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PMIs Products/Services In Business Analysis
2014:
PMI Pulse of the Profession focused on Requirements
Management
PMI launches the PMI-PBA
PMI.org (webinars, papers etc.)
Business analysis community on
ProjectManagement.com
http://www.pmi.org/learning/business-analysis-requirements-management.aspx
http://www.projectmanagement.com/Practices/Business-Analysis-Requirements-Management/
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PMIs Products/Services In Business Analysis
2015:
PMI publishes a standard completely focused on
business analysis Business Analysis for Practitioners: A
Practice Guide
PMI and BA Times relationship
Sponsor articles and webinars
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PMI-PBA Exam
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What is the PMI-PBA ?
Stands for PMI Professional in Business Analysis
Acknowledges the critical role that business
analysis plays on programs and projects
The certification recognizes and validates expertise
in business analysis
The exam covers 5 domains and business analysis
knowledge and skills
Piloted May 2014; Launched Q4 2014
PMI-PBA is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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Development of the Exam
PMI engaged stakeholders with strong business
analysis expertise from a variety of industries (thought
leaders and practitioners)
SME developed - BAs, PMs, Systems Analysts,
Systems Engineers etc.
Role Based Focused Role Delineation Study
provided extensive research into the role
What was obtained by research was
validated heavily in the industry
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The Exam
200 multiple-choice questions
25 of the 200 are pre-test questions
unscored questions used by PMI to help
improve question quality.
Questions are presented randomly from question bank
4 hours to complete the exam
The exam is preceded by a tutorial and followed by a
survey. Each is 15 minutes in length but can be bypassed
by the exam taker, if desired.
Pre-test questions - do not affect the exam score. They are
used to test the validity of future test questions.
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook 16
PMI-PBA Exam Blueprint
Domain 1: Needs Assessment - 18%
Domain 2: Planning - 22%
Domain 3: Analysis - 35%
Domain 4: Traceability
and Monitoring - 15%
Domain 5: Evaluation - 10%
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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How Exams are Administered
Exams are administered either electronically via computer-
based testing (CBT) or through paper-based testing (PBT).
CBT is the standard administration method for all PMI
examinations .
Paper-based testing (PBT) is only available for:
Candidates living at least 186.5 miles
from a Prometric CBT site or
Employers (Corporate Sponsors) who
wish to administer a PMI exam to their
employees.
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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PMI-PBA Certification Fees
Fees are determined by your PMI membership status and
the type of examination pursued CBT or PBT.
Must be a PMI member in good standing to obtain the
discount e.g. membership active
Fees:
CBT Member $405 Check the PMI-PBA
PBT Member $250 handbook for further
information on
CBT Non-Member $555 reexamination and
certification renewal fees
PBT Non-member $400
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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Recertification
Certification cycle starts the day you pass the exam
Rolling three year window
You are required to earn and report 60 PDUs in the three
year cycle
You are responsible for renewing and submitting the
required fees to maintain the
certification
1 year suspension period if the
certification lapses
CLIPART: EXAM OR
RE-DO, REPEAT ETC.
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Exam Eligibility
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet requirements in four areas:
1. Educational experience
2. Business analysis experience
3. General project experience
4. Business analysis training
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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Educational Experience
Minimally a high school diploma
Higher education reduces the amount of business analysis
experience required
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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Business Analysis Experience
With a high school diploma, associates degree or global
equivalent
7,500 hours (5 years) working as a business
analysis practitioner
With a bachelors degree or higher
degree or global equivalent
4,500 hours (3 years) working as a
practitioner of business analysis
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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Business Analysis Experience
The hours demonstrated must be unique non-overlapping
activities
Experience must have been accrued in the last 8 years
Example:
If you worked as a business analyst on two projects,
Project A and Project B as follows:
Project A: January 2nd March 31st
Project B: March 1st May 31st
It is 5 months not 6!
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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General Project Experience
2,000 hours working on project teams
Project experience can be inclusive of the 7,500 hours of
business analysis experience listed
Any business analysis experience that occurred within the
context of a project can be included
Experience must have been earned in the last 8 years
Important Note: Active PMP and/or PgMP credential holders are
automatically considered as having fulfilled the general project experience
requirements and do not need to demonstrate this experience on the PMI-PBA
application.
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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General Project Experience
Project work must be recorded individually.
The 2,000 hours demonstrated must be unique non-
overlapping experience.
Note: The experience included as part of the business analysis
experience requirement can count towards the general project
experience as long as this experience occurred within the context of a
project.
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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Training Requirements
Business Analysis Training
35 direct contact hours (not self-directed training)
Hours must have been earned in the area of business
analysis practices.
Business analysis training can include topics covering
business analysis methodologies, principles and practices.
The training hours must be completed by the time the
certification application is submitted.
Training is eligible regardless of when it was accrued.
Source: PMI-PBA Handbook
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Eligibility Requirements Summary
* **
* Inclusive of the 7500/4500 hours of BA Experience
** Must be completed prior to the application
Note: Experience must have been earned in last 8 years
If you have a PMP or PgMP then your project experience is waived
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PMP and PgMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Areas of Knowledge Compared
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
- Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
- Elicitation
- Requirements Management and Communication CBAP /CCBA exams
- Enterprise Analysis are currently aligned to
- Requirements Analysis BABOK Guide
- Solution Assessment and Validation version 2 content
PMI-PBA
- Planning
- Elicitation
- Traceability & Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Analysis
- Evaluation
CBAP and CCBA are registered certification marks owned by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).
This certification mark is used with the express permission of International Institute of Business Analysis.
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CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA
CBAP CCBA PMI-PBA
7500 hrs. of BA 3750 hrs. of BA 7500 hours/8 yrs. (HS degree)
experience experience or
Experience /10 yrs. /7 yrs. 4500 hours over past 8 years
(Bachelors degree)
900+ hours in at least 4 900+ hours in at least 4 2000 BA experience across
Knowledge Area BABOK Knowledge Areas BABOK Knowledge Areas domains on projects or
Experience programs
High School or College High School or College High School or College
Education
Degree Degree Degree
Professional Dev. 21 hours in past 4 years 21 hours in past 4 years 35 hours
2 (manager, client or 2 (manager, client or None required
Professional References
CBAP) CBAP)
Code of Conduct Yes Yes Yes
$125 Application Fee $125 Application Fee $405 exam fee
Cost $325 Exam Fee $325 Exam Fee $555 for non-members
$450 if a non-member $450 if a non-member
Renewal Period 3 years/60 CDUs 3 years/60 CDUs 3 years/60 PDUs
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Preparing for the PMI-PBA
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How to Get Started
Review the handbook to determine eligibility
If eligible, complete the online application
Make payment
Begin preparation
Receive an approval letter from PMI
Schedule your exam
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The Application Process
Similar to other PMI certification applications
The form is online
Once you start there is a 90 day period to complete the
application
Approximately a 5 day turn-around process if using online
application process
Application process is fairly simple
There is an audit process and if
selected, there is a 90 day turn-around
period to complete it
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Once Approved
1 year to take the exam from the time of approval
Take the exam up to 3 times in one year
Certification cycle starts the day you pass and is a rolling
three year window
* You are required to earn and report 60 PDUs in the
three year cycle
* You are responsible for renewing and submitting
the required fees to maintain the certification
* 1 year suspension period if you dont renew on
time
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How to Prepare
Its experienced based
Body Of Knowledge (from PMI) doesnt exist
PMI BA Practice Guide published in 2014
Reference List found on PMI website
Consider taking a Prep Course
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Reference Materials
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PMI Standard in Business Analysis
Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
In depth perspective on business analysis
Provides practical guidance through
It is a PMI Standard
Published in 2015
Available through PMI, bookstores and online retailers
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Mapping of the Exam Blueprint
to the Practice Guide
Exam Blueprint Business Analysis Practice
Guide
Needs Assessment Needs Assessment
Planning Business Analysis Planning
Analysis Requirements Elicitation and
Analysis
Traceability and Monitoring Traceability and Monitoring
Evaluation Solution Evaluation
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PMI-PBA Prep Course
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Target Audience for the Course
Certification prospects who are planning to take the
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam in
the next 3-6 months.
Students who desire to learn more about the PMI-PBA
certification process and exam.
Any Certified Business Analyst
Professional (CBAP) who is considering
obtaining a BA certification from PMI.
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Course Objectives
The course is intended to:
Provide an overview of the PMI-PBA certification exam.
Assist students with establishing context and scope to
prepare for their studies.
Highlight key concepts and terms the student
should review in preparation for the exam.
Assess personal readiness.
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Prep Course - Out of Scope
The course is NOT intended to:
Teach how to perform the techniques or how to conduct
the tasks presented.
Remember that the PMI-PBA is an experienced based
exam. Therefore the intent of the prep course is to:
Bring together and review key concepts.
Help students assess readiness by practicing exam
questions.
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Needs Assessment
The business analysis tasks performed to analyze a
problem or opportunity and to analyze the current
state of the organization in order to determine which
solution options if pursued, will allow the organization
to meet its desired future state.
PMI, Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide - 2015, Page 8.
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Business Analysis Planning
The business analysis work that is conducted to
define the business analysis approach and plan for
the completion of the requirements-related activities
necessary to meet the needs of the project.
PMI, Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide - 2015, Page 8.
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Requirements Elicitation/Analysis
The iterative nature of the work performed to plan,
prepare, and conduct requirements elicitation and to
analyze and document the results of that work.
PMI, Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide - 2015, Page 9.
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Traceability and Monitoring
The comprehensive set of activities for approving
requirements and managing changes to
requirements throughout the project life cycle.
PMI, Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide - 2015, Page 9.
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Solution Evaluation
The business analysis tasks performed to validate a solution
that is either implemented or ready to be implemented.
PMI, Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide - 2015, Page 9.
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Conclusion
PMI-PBA is gaining momentum in the market
PMI is well known by organizations
PMI is strong/growing professional organization
Certification helps distinguish yourself
Provides professional development opportunity
Provides a common language across teams
Compliments PMP or CBAP
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