PMI-PBA® Certification Training

Business analysis has become a competency of critical importance to project management. Today, project management practitioners increasingly turn to business analysis to define their business needs, identify risks and opportunities, and create sustainable solutions for business problems. Becoming certified as a business analysis (BA) expert can move your career in a fresh direction while opportunities for BAs are on the rise. Inaccurate requirements gathering consistently ranks in the top three causes of project failure yet only half of organizations have the resources in place to perform this function properly, according to our Pulse of the Profession® research.

It’s time to become the certified expert your organization needs. If you work with stakeholders in defining requirements, shaping project outputs and driving intended business outcomes, the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® will spotlight your valuable skills. The Project Management Institute-Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® credential demonstrates the holder’s knowledge and skills in business analysis, and ability to competently use BA tools and techniques to enhance project success.

Global Information Technology’s comprehensive course on PMI-PBA® will not only help you gain the certification but also hands-on, practical skills that will help you succeed in your role as a BA. You will learn the discipline of working with stakeholders to define requirements, and shaping the output of projects to deliver the expected benefits. Join today and master the concepts of BA for a defining career!

• Global Information Technology is a Global REP for Project Management Institute, Inc. (REP ID 4534)
• 48 hours of high quality, engaging training from certified instructors
• 48 PDUs
• Course delivered by certified instructor
• Personalized assistance with Exam Registration process
• PMI® approved courseware

• Introduction to Business Analysis
  • Definition, Role, Requirements, Methodologies
  • Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® Code of Ethics
• Needs Assessment (this section comprises 18 percent of the Exam)
  • Defining Business Problems or Opportunities and Developing a Solutions Scope Statement or Business Case
  • Determining the Value Proposition of the Initiative
  • Identifying Business Needs and Developing Project Goals and Objectives
  • Identifying Stakeholders and Stakeholder Values
• Planning (this section comprises 22 percent of the Exam)
  • Establishing Business Analysis Activities
  • Defining strategy for Requirements Traceability
  • Preparing the Requirements Management Plan
  • Defining Requirements Change Control and Communication Processes
  • Selecting methods for Requirements Change Control, and Document Control Processes
  • Defining Business Metrics and Acceptance Criteria
• Analysis (this section comprises 35 percent of the Exam)
  • Eliciting and Identifying Requirements
  • Analyzing, Decomposing, and Elaborating Requirements
  • Evaluating Options and Capabilities using Decision-Making
  • Allocating Requirements to Create a Requirements Baseline
  • Obtaining Stakeholder Consensus in order to Obtain Sign-off
  • Defining Requirements Specifications
  • Validating Requirements using Tools and Techniques
  • Detailing out Business Metrics and Acceptance Criteria
• Traceability and Monitoring (this section comprises 15 percent of the Exam)
  • Tracking the Status, Sources, and Relationships of Requirements using Artifacts or Tools
  • Monitoring the Lifecycle of Requirements
  • Updating the Status of Requirements and Recording Changes by Communicating with Stakeholders
  • Communicating Important Requirements Information and Status with Stakeholders and Project Managers
  • Managing Changes to the Requirements by evaluating Impacts, Dependencies and Risks
• Evaluation (this section comprises 10 percent of the Exam)
  • Validating Solutions Test Results against Defined Requirements Acceptance Criteria
  • Analyzing, Communicating, and Resolving Solution Gap Analysis
  • Obtaining Stakeholder Sign-off and Proceeding Toward Deployment
  • Using Valuation Techniques to Determine How Well the Solution Met Business Needs and Values
• PMI-PBA® Exam Tips and Techniques

What is the importance of the PMI-PBA® Course?

Business Analysts are increasingly becoming an indispensable part of the project team. From defining business needs to identifying risks and opportunities, and creating sustainable solutions for business problems, a business analyst’s role has come a long way from simple requirements gathering. Helping a BA perform these tasks efficiently and accurately are tools and techniques that have been developed by experts, for project success. Preparing for the PMI-PBA®certification will not only make you proficient in the use of these tools but once you gain the certification, you would become part of an elite group of professionals who strive for continuous excellence.

Who is the target audience of the PMI-PBA® Course?

All those who are involved in Business Analysis and Project management will be able to enhance their career by undertaking this training. This course will provide value to:

• Business Analysts
• Business Systems Analysts
• Business customers, users or partners
• New Product Development PMs
• Project Coordinators
• Project Managers and Team Leaders
• Systems Architects and Developers
• IT Managers/Directors
• Software Developers
• Systems Testers and Analysts
• QA Professionals

Who provides the certification?

You will receive a certificate from PMI®, USA.

How many PDU’s will I eligible for?

You will get 48 PDUs on completion of 48 hours of training at Global Information Technology. These can be used toward your continuing education and recertification requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®

Where are PDU’s applicable?

PDUs are credits awarded by the Project Management Institute. They recognize your dedication to the Project Management world through the award of credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. Every PMI® certification, except the CAPM®, requires you to earn a specific number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.

Who should attend this course?

This course will provide value to Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, Business customers, users or partners, New Product Development PMs, Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Team Leaders, Systems Architects and Developers, IT Managers/Directors, Software Developers, Systems Testers and Analysts, and QA Professionals among others.

What are the pre-requisites for PMI-PBA® certification?

· Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree

· 7,500 hours of business analysis experience

· 35 contact hours of education in business analysis

OR

· Bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent

· 4,500 hours of business analysis experience

· 35 contact hours of education in business analysis

How to apply for the exam?

To apply for the PMI-PBA® Certification Exam :

Register and log in to PMI’s Online System to get started. You can always refer the PMI-PBA Handbook for further information: http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-PBA-Handbook.ashx

The PMI-PBA® exam is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions that have to be answered in 4 hours. Of the 200 questions, 25 are considered pre-test questions and do not affect the score. All questions are randomly distributed throughout the exam. A pass/fail result score is generated based on your overall performance on the examination, and the passing score is determined by subject matter experts from across the globe.

Please note that as part of PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements program, a PMI-PBA® credential holder will need to earn 30 PDUs per three-year cycle.

What next after the PMI-PBA® Course?

Like all other certifications from PMI®, the PMI-PBA® is also relevant across sectors and geographies and defines a flexible approach to project analysis and management. A PMI-PBA® certification also helps your prospects of salary increase as compared to your non certified counterparts. After this, you can continue on your journey of excellence by pursuing other PMI certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP)®.