PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®)

Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) certification is a globally recognized credential for professionals who specialize in business analysis. It validates expertise in identifying business needs, managing requirements, and driving solutions that enhance project success.

This course provides comprehensive training on business analysis principles, practices, tools, and techniques, ensuring participants are prepared to contribute effectively to organizational goals and succeed in the PMI-PBA® examination.

Who Should Attend

• Business analysts seeking professional recognition and career advancement

• Project and program managers who work with business analysis activities

• Professionals responsible for identifying, managing, or analyzing business requirements

• Stakeholders and team members who contribute to project deliverables through business analysis

Prerequisites

Eligibility requirements are based on education and experience:

1. With a Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or equivalent):

   • 60 months of business analysis experience within the past 8 years

   • 35 hours of formal training in business analysis

2. With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher:

   • 36 months of business analysis experience within the past 8 years

   • 35 hours of formal training in business analysis

3. With a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from a PMI-GAC Accredited Program:

   • Minimum 24 months of business analysis experience

   • 35 hours of formal training in business analysis

Exam Format

• 200 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions

• 4 hours’ duration

• English

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

The training is structured around the PMI-PBA® Examination Content Outline and covers five domains:

1. Needs Assessment – 18%

• Identifying business problems and opportunities

2. Planning – 22%

• Defining scope, approach, and governance for business analysis

3. Analysis – 35%

• Eliciting, analyzing, and prioritizing requirements

4. Traceability and Monitoring – 15%

• Tracking requirements and ensuring alignment with objectives

5. Evaluation – 10%

• Assessing solutions and measuring business value

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand and apply business analysis principles, practices, and techniques

2. Define and manage business requirements to ensure project success

3. Align business needs with project outcomes to deliver organizational value

4. Apply PMI’s business analysis framework in real-world scenarios

5. Be fully prepared to take and succeed in the PMI-PBA® certification exam