Institute of Project Management Business Analyst (PMI-PBA) Institute of Project Management
Price: USD 1,075
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.
  • Duration / Course length: 4 Days
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    Course details

    Following are the course modules:

    1) Introduction to Business Analysis 
    • Definition and Role of Business Analysis 
    • Understanding the Various Project Methodologies
    • Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® Code of Ethics
     
    2) Needs Assessment (18% of the Exam) 
    • Identifying Business Problems or Opportunities 
    • Developing Solutions Scope Statement and Business Case
    • Defining Value Proposition and Project Goals 
    • Identifying Stakeholders and Understanding their Values 
     
    3) Planning (22% of the Exam) 
    • Establishing Business Analysis Activities 
    • Strategy for Requirements Traceability 
    • Requirements Management Plan Preparation 
    • Requirements Change Control and Communication Processes 
    • Business Metrics and Acceptance Criteria Definition 
     
    4) Analysis (35% of the Exam) 
    • Eliciting and Identifying Requirement
    • Analysing, Decomposing, and Elaborating Requirements
    • Evaluating Options and Capabilities for Decision-Making
    • Allocating Requirements and Creating a Baseline
    • Obtaining Stakeholder Consensus and Sign-off
    • Defining Requirements Specifications and Validating using Tools
    • Detailing Business Metrics and Acceptance Criteria
     
    5) Traceability and Monitoring (15% of the Exam) 
    • Tracking Requirement Status and Relationships 
    • Monitoring Requirement Lifecycle
    • Updating Requirements Status and Communicating Changes
    • Communicating Requirements Information with Stakeholders
    • Managing Requirement Changes and Evaluating Impacts
    6) Evaluation (10% of the Exam) 
    • Validating Solutions Test Results against Acceptance Criteria 
    • Analysing and Resolving Solution Gap Analysis 
    • Obtaining Stakeholder Sign-off for Deployment 
    • Using Valuation Techniques to Assess Solution Performance 
    7) PMI-PBA® Exam Tips and Techniques 
    • Exam Structure and Format Overview 
    • Exam Application Guidance 
    • Practical Tips for Answering Exam Questions Successfully 
    Updated on 13 May, 2025

    Eligibility / Requirements

    To be eligible for the PMI-PBA® credential, candidate must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. Depending on your level of education, you must meet the following requirements:
    If you have a bachelor’s degree (four-year degree or the global equivalent):

    • 36 months of BA experience earned in the last 8 years
    • 35 contact hours earned in business analysis practices
    If you have a high school diploma, associate’s degree (or the global equivalent):
    • 60 months of BA experience in the last 8 years
    • 35 contact hours earned in business analysis practices
    If you have a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master’s or global equivalent):
    • 24 months of unique, non-overlapping professional business analysis experience 
    • 35 contact hours of formal education 

    About Institute of Project Management

    The Institute of Project Management (IPM) stands as the premier global authority in project management certifications, standards, and member services. Since 1989, we have trained over 40,000 professionals and more than 500 organisations worldwide. Our industry-recognised certifications are designed to elevate your career and help you achieve your ambitions. By partnering with a distinguished faculty of seasoned practitioners and leading academics, IPM delivers innovative learning, cutting-edge practices, and a pathway to professional growth, enhancing your potential with project management skills and applied knowledge. See all Institute of Project Management courses

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