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Enhanced Performance. Enduring Results.1

Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBAFounder and PresidentWatermark Learning

@Rich_Larson

Watermark Learning

Enhanced Performance. Enduring Results. ©

Training organization established in 1992, offering private and public classes and certification preparation in:• Business Analysis• Project Management• Agile• Business Process Management • “Influencing Skills”

Courseware licensing Consulting and mentoring services Industry Partnerships

• An “original” PMI® Global RegisteredEducation Provider

• A Charter IIBA® Endorsed EducationProvider

• Offering BA, PM, and Agile Certificateprograms through Auburn University


Cite benefits the PMI-PBA certification brings to an organization and individuals

Understand the requirements and preparation needed for the credential

Find preparation resources and get tips for passing the certification exam.

After this presentation you will be able to:

What is the PBA?

How do I apply?

How do I succeed?


POLL: What is your PrimaryJob Responsibility?

POLL

a. Project manager b. Business analystc. “Hybrid” PM and BAd. Program Managere. Other


PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Certifies practitioners who preform business analysis

• Project Managers• Business Analysts• “Hybrid” PM-BA roles• Process Analysts• Business Intelligence Analysts• Business Architects


Application + Exam = PMI-PBA


50% inadequate resources


Individual Benefits

Shows dedication

Professional advance-

ment

Increased knowledge & competence

Career potential

Higher potential Income


Organization Benefits

Employee Recognition

Increased profession-

alism

Advanced knowledge

Reduced hiring risk

Improved Project

Outcomes


Establish Center of Excellence

Support business analysis in your organization

Consistency in business analysis practices

Try to Remember:

What was it like before the PMP?


If you are a(n): CBAP or CCBA PMI-PBAEnterprise BA Highly

Recommended Recommended

“Pure” BA Highly Recommended

“Hybrid” BA-PM Recommended Highly Recommended

Current PMP® Consider Highly Recommended

Current CBAP® ConsiderCurrent CCBA® Highly


Consultant or Trainer

Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended

If you are a(n): CBAP or CCBA PMI-PBAEnterprise BA Highly


“Pure” BA Highly Recommended

“Hybrid” BA-PM Recommended Highly Recommended

Current PMP® Consider Highly Recommended

Current CBAP® ConsiderCurrent CCBA® Highly


Consultant or Trainer

Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended


IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional

CBAP®

PMI Professional in Business Analysis

PMI-PBA®

Project Management Professional

PMP®

Launched in: 2006 Aug. 2014 1984

Certification holders* 5772 470+/ 51 countries 665,000+

Minimum experience required:

7,500 BA hours (Spread over 10 years);

900 hours in 4 of 6 knowledge areas required

4,500 BA hours (Spread over 8 years) of

which 2,000 spent working on projects.

7,500 hours (no degree)

4,500 hours leading projects (with college

degree) or 7,500 hours (no degree)

Training required: 21 hours 35 hours 35 hours

References required: 2 None None

Examination: 3.5 hours; 150 multiple choice questions

4 hours; 200 multiple choice questions

4 hours; 200 multiple choice questions

Cost: US $450 memberUS $575 non-member

US $405 memberUS $555 non-member


Certification valid for: 3 years 3 years 3 years

Certification maintained through:

60 CDUs in business analysis

60 PDUs in business analysis

60 PDUs in project management

Renewal fee: US $85 memberUS $120 non-member



* As of 10/30/2015


PMI Professional in Business AnalysisPMI-PBA®

Minimum experience required:

4,500 BA hours (Spread over 8 years) of which 2,000 spent working

on projects.7,500 hours (no degree)

Training required: 35 hours

Examination: 4 hours; 200 multiple choice questions

* As of 10/30/2015


Source: www.watermarklearning.com/pba


POLL: Where are you in your pursuit of the PMI-PBA?

POLL

a. Just checking it outb. Started my applicationc. Completed my application d. Studying for my exam


PMI-PBA Domain % of Exam Questions

1. Needs Assessment 18%

2. Planning 22%

3. Analysis* 35%

4. Traceability and Monitoring

15%

5. Evaluation 10%

* NOTE: Elicitation and modeling are included in the Analysis domain.* NOTE: Elicitation and modeling are included in the Analysis domain.


Outline lists tasks for each domain such as: No explicit inputs or outputs

Inconsistent association of techniques to tasks or domains


Outline lists Knowledge and Skills, such as:


PMI-PBA Exam Content PMP Exam Content

Needs Assessment(18%)

Initiating• Perform stakeholder analysis• Conduct benefit analysis with

stakeholders• Identify stakeholders• Collect and analyze information

using valuation techniques to determine value proposition.

Planning(22%)

Planning• Review and assess project

requirements using requirements gathering techniques to establish project deliverables

• Develop Communication Plan based on stakeholder requirements

• Review business case, goals, objectives to provide context for requirements

• Develop requirements management plan by identifying communications protocols.

Analysis(35%)

Planning Techniques• Requirement-gathering

techniques• Workflow diagramming

techniques

• NOTE: Elicitation and modeling are included in the Analysis domain.

Source: PMI


PMI-PBA Exam Content PMP Exam Content

Source: PMI

Closing• Obtain final acceptance

Evaluation(10%)

• Obtain stakeholder sign-off

Traceability & Monitoring(15%)

Monitoring and Controlling• Manage changes to align with

business objectives• Verify that project deliverables

meet project objectives and business needs

• Manage changes to requirements

• Track requirements to provide evidence that the requirements are delivered as stated

Monitor/Controlling Techniques• Performance measurement and

tracking


PMI-PBA Overview - http://www.pmi.org/Certification/PMI-Professional-in-Business-Analysis-PMI-PBA.aspx

PMI-PBA Handbook -http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-PBA-Handbook.ashx

PMI-PBA Exam Content Outline -http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/exam-outline/professional-business-analysis-exam-outline.ashx

PMI Reference List -http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PBA_Reference_list_v1.ashx

Watermark Learning PMI-PBA Pagehttp://www.watermarklearning.com/PBA

http://www.pmi.org/Certification/PMI-Professional-in-Business-Analysis-PMI-PBA.aspx

http://www.pmi.org/%7E/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-PBA-Handbook.ashx

http://www.pmi.org/%7E/media/PDF/Certifications/exam-outline/professional-business-analysis-exam-outline.ashx

http://www.pmi.org/%7E/media/PDF/Certifications/PBA_Reference_list_v1.ashx

http://www.watermarklearning.com/certification/business-analysis-training/pmi-pba/


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