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Enhanced Performance. Enduring Results.1
Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBAFounder and PresidentWatermark Learning
@Rich_Larson
Watermark Learning
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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
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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?
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POLL: What is your PrimaryJob Responsibility?
POLL
a. Project manager b. Business analystc. “Hybrid” PM and BAd. Program Managere. Other
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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
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Application + Exam = PMI-PBA
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50% inadequate resources
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Individual Benefits
Shows dedication
Professional advance-
ment
Increased knowledge & competence
Career potential
Higher potential Income
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Organization Benefits
Employee Recognition
Increased profession-
alism
Advanced knowledge
Reduced hiring risk
Improved Project
Outcomes
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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?
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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
Recommended Recommended
Consultant or Trainer
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
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
Recommended Recommended
Consultant or Trainer
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
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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
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
US $60 memberUS $150 non-member
US $60 memberUS $150 non-member
* As of 10/30/2015
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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
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Source: www.watermarklearning.com/pba
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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
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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.
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Outline lists tasks for each domain such as: No explicit inputs or outputs
Inconsistent association of techniques to tasks or domains
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Outline lists Knowledge and Skills, such as:
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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
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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
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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
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