PMI Professional in Business Analysis PMI-PBA Exam Preparation Training

• Practitioners who have been performing business analysis for at least three years
• Certification prospects who are planning to take the PMI-PBA exam in the next 3-6 months
• Students who desire to learn more about the PMI-PBA certification exam and process
• Any Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP ) considering obtaining a BA certification from PMI

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the business analysis tasks discussed in Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
• State the importance of the five business analysis domains covered by the PMI-PBA
• Assess readiness for taking the PMI-PBA
• Prepare effectively for the exam
• Identify other sources to assist in preparing for the PMI-PBA
• Complete the application process

Before taking this course, students should fulfill the Project Management Institute (PMI ) requirements for business analysis and general project experience. We recommend students read about these requirements in the PMI-PBA Handbook.

• This course provides 28 of the required 35 contact hours needed to fulfill the PMI business analysis training requirements. We offer many other PM and BA courses that earn PMI PDUs to meet the full 35 hour requirement.
• A separate application to take the PMI-PBA examination is required. We recommend that participants begin their PMI-PBA application before taking this course, although it is not necessary.
• We recommend students read the PMI-PBA Handbook and PMI-PBA Examination Content Outline prior to the course.

For maximum preparation value, students should be prepared to take the PMI-PBA exam within 3 months of completing the prep course.

28 PDUs

4 Days

Outline of PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Exam Preparation Training 1. Business Analysis Overview

• Definition of business analysis
• Business analysis as a core competency for project success
• PMI's increased focus on business analysis
• The project manager and business analyst relationship
• The knowledge and skills business analysts require
• Types of requirements

2. The PMI-PBA Certification Process

• The difference between a professional certificate and professional certification
• The value of professional certification
• Eligibility requirements for the PMI-PBA
• The PMI-PBA application process
• The PMI-PBA exam process

3. Needs Assessment

• The Importance of Needs Assessment
• Identify Problem or Opportunity
• Analyze the Situation
• Assess Current State
• Recommend Action to Address Business Needs
• Assemble the Business Case

4. Business Analysis Planning

• The Importance of Planning for Business Analysis Planning
• Conduct a Stakeholder Analysis
• Define the Business Analysis Process
• Plan the Business Analysis Work
• Create the Business Analysis Plan & Gain Approval

5. Requirements Elicitation

• The Importance of Requirements Elicitation
• Plan for Elicitation
• Prepare for Elicitation
• Conduct Elicitation
• Document Elicitation Results

6. Requirements Analysis

• The Importance of Requirements Analysis
• Plan for Analysis
• Model & Refine Requirements
• Document Solution Requirements
• Validate/Verify/Approve Requirements

7. Traceability and Monitoring

• The Importance of Traceability & Monitoring
• Approving Requirements
• Baselining Requirements
• Monitoring Requirements
• Managing Requirements Changes

8. Solution Evaluation

• The Importance of Solution Evaluation
• Plan for Solution Evaluation
• Validate the Solution
• Evaluate Acceptance Criteria
• Obtain Signoff on the Solution
• Evaluate Long Term Performance

9. Studying Techniques

• Studying Techniques
• Technique Definitions
• Technique Categories
• Estimating time for Studying Techniques

10. Preparing for the Exam

• Developing a Study Plan
• Preparing for the Exam
• Reference Materials
• Wrap-up