PMI PBA Professional in Business Analysis - Online Classroom (exam included) + PMI Membership
2.850,00 EUR
- 4 days
Turn business requirements into measurable project value with the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® Certification Course. Designed for professionals who work at the intersection of business needs, stakeholders, and project delivery, this course develops the practical skills needed to identify requirements, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure project outcomes align with business objectives. Participants will build expertise across the five core PMI-PBA domains: Needs Assessment, Planning, Analysis, Traceability and Monitoring, and Evaluation. Through practical workshops, group exercises, case studies, discussions, and exam practice, you will learn how to apply business analysis tools and techniques throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Features
Language
Course and material in English
Level
Intermediate - Advanced for professionals
4-days (8 hours per day)
with accredited PMI trainer
Material
Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests. PDF training slides, sample papers, syllabus included
Study Time
Satisfies 35 contact hours needed for exam requirements
Exam included
1 PMI-PBA exam voucher + PMI Membership included
Certification included
Certification course completion
Course timeline
Module 1: Business Analysis Foundations
Lesson 1
- Understand the role of business analysis in project success.
- Explore the responsibilities of the business analyst.
- Identify key stakeholders, business needs, and requirements.
- Understand different types of requirements.
- Get familiar with the PMI-PBA® certification and exam structure.
Module 2: Needs Assessment
Lesson 2
- Identify business problems and opportunities.
- Assess the current state and desired future state.
- Define business needs and expected outcomes.
- Identify stakeholders and their requirements.
- Align project objectives with organizational goals.
Module 3: Business Analysis Planning
Lesson 3
- Develop a structured business analysis approach.
- Plan business analysis activities and deliverables.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders.
- Select appropriate analysis techniques and methods.
- Plan communication, governance, and requirements approval.
Module 4: Requirements Elicitation and Analysis
Lesson 04
- Apply effective requirements elicitation techniques.
- Gather and analyze stakeholder requirements.
- Identify assumptions, constraints, and dependencies.
- Evaluate and prioritize requirements.
- Define solution options that support business needs.
Module 5: Requirements Specification and Validation
Lesson 5
- Create clear and well-defined requirements.
- Use tools such as process models, use cases, and user stories.
- Define acceptance criteria and measurable requirements.
- Validate requirements with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve gaps, conflicts, and inconsistencies.
Module 6: Traceability and Monitoring
Lesson 6
- Establish and maintain requirements traceability.
- Monitor requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track requirements from business need to solution delivery.
- Assess the impact of requirements changes.
- Manage requirements status, dependencies, and risks.
Module 7: Solution Evaluation
Lesson 7
- Evaluate whether the solution meets business requirements.
- Measure solution performance and expected benefits.
- Assess stakeholder satisfaction and business outcomes.
- Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend actions to improve solution performance and value.
Module 8: Business Analysis Skills and Techniques
Lesson 8
- Strengthen communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Develop facilitation and collaboration techniques.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving approaches.
- Improve negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Build confidence in influencing decisions and driving alignment.
Module 9: PMI-PBA® Exam Preparation
Lesson 9
- Review the five PMI-PBA® performance domains.
- Apply concepts through scenario-based questions.
- Practice with exam-style questions and mock exams.
- Develop effective exam and time-management strategies.
- Create a focused study and revision plan.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify
Identify and assess business needs and opportunities that can be addressed through projects.
Define
Engage stakeholders effectively to understand and define business requirements.
Plan
Plan and structure business analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Analyze
Elicit, analyze, document, and manage project requirements effectively.
Apply
Apply appropriate business analysis tools, techniques, and practices.
Establish
Establish requirements traceability and monitor changes throughout the project.
Evaluate
Evaluate project outcomes against business requirements and expected benefits.
Support
Support project teams in delivering outputs that align with organizational objectives.
Utilize
Apply structured approaches to stakeholder engagement and requirements management.
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
Business Analysts
Project managers
Product Managers
Project and Program Managers
Project Sponsors and Stakeholders
Project Coordinators and Analysts
Project Team Members
Prerequisites
Participants must attend all three days of the course to be eligible for the exam.
To meet the PMI-PBA certification eligibility requirements, candidates need:
Option 1 — Secondary Degree
- High school diploma, associate degree, or equivalent.
- 60 months of business analysis experience.
- 35 contact hours of business analysis education.
Option 2 — Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's degree or global equivalent.
- 36 months of business analysis experience.
- 35 contact hours of business analysis education
*The 4 day training course itself provides the required 35 contact hours of business analysis education
Exam Details
Certification exams
*Please refer to PMI website for most updated information
- Certification: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®
- Exam provider: Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Number of questions: 200 multiple-choice questions
- Scored questions: 175
- Pre-test questions: 25 unscored questions randomly distributed throughout the exam
- Exam duration: 240 minutes (4 hours)
- Exam languages: English and Simplified Chinese
- Exam delivery: Pearson VUE test center or securely online
- Exam attempts: Up to 3 attempts within the 1-year eligibility period
- Passing score: PMI does not publish a fixed passing score
- Certification maintenance: Earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every 3 years to maintain the certification
Exam Content Breakdown
- Needs Assessment: 18%
- Planning: 22%
- Analysis: 35%
- Traceability and Monitoring: 15%
- Evaluation: 10%
Study materials for the exam
The test is designed to measure knowledge and skills related to the job role. We strongly recommend that candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam, including:
- Course materials - The course materials are an important artifact of the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was specifically presented during the class.
- Study Guide - This comprehensive guide describes the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. It is available via the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the course.
- Practice Test - The practice test is designed to predict success on the certification exam, and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and length of time. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost.
We place great emphasis on creating a positive learning environment for you.
We really care about the details. Positive and effective learning environments are key to our participants' success in preparing for the SAFe® exam. We strive to create comfortable learning conditions that optimize participants' ability to learn:
- Climate of safety and open authentic conversations
- Modern online training platform, classes conducted live by qualified instructors
- Trained, certified and experienced team of instructors
- Well-structured and convincing systems leading to high test scores
- Licensed training material and many interactive online exercises
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