PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) FAQ
What is PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)?
The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) certification acknowledges an individual’s expertise in business analysis and utilising these tools and techniques to enhance the overall progress of projects. In addition, the certification carries a high level of professional credibility. It takes a mix of business analysis training, project experience, and research into business analysis concepts, methods, tools, and approaches.
Who should take the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam?
This certification is appropriate for candidates who work with project teams and manage requirements or product development, or if they are a project or programme manager who does business analysis as part of their job.
What are the learning objectives for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam?
The objectives are:
- Domain 1. Needs Assessment 18%
- Domain 2. Planning 22%
- Domain 3. Analysis 35%
- Domain 4. Traceability and Monitoring 15%
- Domain 5. Evaluation 10%
How many questions are there in the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam?
There are 200 questions in the exam.
What is the format of the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam?
The PMI exam is available in the form of multiple-choice questions.
How many hours will be given to the candidate to complete the exam?
The candidate will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
What is the fee for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) examination?
The examination fee for Members of PMI is US$405.00 and Non-members are US$555.00.
What are the requirements for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam?
The requirements for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam are:
- Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree).
- Business analysis experience.
- Education in business analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent.
How do I earn a PMI certification?
The applicant must complete the eligibility standards described on these web pages and documented in the certification handbooks in order to acquire a PMI certification. The candidate must then pass an examination.
How do I schedule a certification exam appointment?
Once you are available, PMI will e-mail you examination scheduling instructions with your eligibility code, which you will need when scheduling your exam appointment at a testing center.
Where will the examination be given?
All PMI tests are available at Pearson VUE Testing Centers throughout the world. Pearson VUE’s website has a list of locations.
Are the exams available in languages other than English?
The PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP exams are translated into multiple languages. Please consult the respective certification handbooks for details on specific languages available.
If I fail the exam, can I take it again?
- If the candidate fails the exam on the first attempt, the candidate can re-take it two more times within a one-year eligibility period.
- Fees are associated with re-examination. Details for re-examination can be found in the certification handbook.
Do I have to be a member to apply for a PMI certification?
No. PMI membership is separate from PMI certifications. However, as a PMI member, the candidate will have access to many benefits including discounts on your certification exam fee as well as discounts on professional development opportunities to help with the maintenance of certification(s).
How long is my membership cycle?
PMI membership is for one year from the date of your membership activation. You can renew your membership as early as 90 days from your expiration date. You can find your membership status in your my PMI profile on PMI.org.
I paid for my certification renewal, did my membership renew as well?
No. There are separate fees and separate processes to renew your membership or your certification. Membership is on a one-year cycle and your certification renewal is on a three-year cycle.
What happens if I do not renew my membership on time?
- If you do not renew your membership by the expiration date, it will lapse, and you will lose access to your membership perks, such as certification savings, member-only webinars, additional PDU possibilities, and chapter membership.
Where can I go to renew my membership?
- Log on to PMI.org and go to your myPMI profile.
- From there, you can access your dashboard to renew your PMI and chapter membership(s).
- While in your myPMI profile, please make sure all shipping and billing address fields are correct and the payment method is current.
What are the payment methods accepted by PMI?
- Payments are in U.S. dollars via credit card, check, or bank transfer. PMI accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Discover.
- Please note, due to COVID-19, our offices are closed, and we are unable to receive mail. Therefore, please renew the membership online or via Customer Care.