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PBA: Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Exam Prep (35 Hrs)

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Course summary:

Today more than ever the world is moving towards project-based work. The jobs of business analysts and solution builders are intermingled with project environments and management of projects. PMI has recognized the need to educate and certify the role of the business analyst as viewed through the lens of the project.

With the introduction of the PBA credential, PMI is formalizing the importance of BA work in the project management world. They have highlighted specific knowledge areas, skills, and published materials which describe the value of business analysis to projects and built the new PMI-PBA certification around them.

This PMI-PBA training course walks you through how PMI has constructed the certification, what material is covered on the exam, and why it matters to your job.

PMI, PMI-ACP, PMP and PgMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

The PMI-PBA Boot Camp is in alignment with The PMI Guide Business Analysis, the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide by PMI, and the Requirements Management: A Practice Guide by PMI.

 Course outline:
  • Introduction and Foundation of the Certification
  • Business Analysis Environment
  • Role of the Business Analyst
  • Needs Assessment
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Elicitation
  • Analysis
  • Traceability and Monitoring
  • Solution Evaluation
  • Business Analyst Competencies
  • What to Expect on the Exam
Learning outcomes:
  • Increase your odds of passing the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® the first time
  • Advance your career opportunities and career path options in the business analysis profession
  • Shorten study time by streamlining the recommended exam resources
  • Run through simulated practice exams for the Business Analysis: Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, Processes, and Competencies
  • Learn the essential areas necessary to pass the exam
  • Master the 6 Business Analysis Process Groups and 6 Business Analysis Knowledge Areas that constitute the exam
  • Conquer the 35 Business Analysis Processes
  • Grasp the tasks for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and verifying requirements
  • Become proficient with business analysis terminology
  • Create a personalized test-taking strategy based on your strengths and opportunities
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. There are prerequisites for taking the PBA examination (the requirements are discussed in the course): 35 hours of business analysis training (this course fulfills this requirement) - 4500 hours (7500 hours if no bachelor’s degree) of business analysis experience.
Type:
Virtual
 
Day & Time:
W, Th, Fri
September 17 - 19, 2025
9:00AM to 5:00PM
 
Enrollment Deadline:
Sept 10, 2025
 
Location:
Zoom
 
Course Fee(s):
$2,495
 
CEUs:
2.4
 
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Enrollment Deadline is Sept 10, 2025 at 5 PM CST. Beyond this date, please call 314-935-4444 to register.

Parking and refreshments are provided.

CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund will be given when a registrant cancels more than five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations received within 5 business days of the start of the class and no-shows will be billed in full. Another person may be substituted at any time at no additional charge.

A request to transfer a class to a future date can only occur if the request is more than 5 business days prior to the start of class.  Otherwise, the request will be considered a cancellation and the policy will apply.

Currently, there are no alternate options on our schedule available at this time. Stay tuned for future programming by signing up for our Newsletter.

Notes:
Learn about more business analysis and project management topics here
Have questions?
Contact us if you would like to speak with a program director or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions about our courses.
Recommendations

Anyone involved in business analysis and/or project work will see substantial career enhancement by earning the PMI-PBA®. A few of the most relevant professionals include:

  • Business Customers, Users or Partners
  • Business Analysts
  • Business Systems Analysts
  • Project Managers or Team Leaders
  • Systems Architects or Designers
  • IT Managers/Directors
  • Systems or Application Developers
  • QA Professionals
  • Systems Testers
  • Systems Analysts
  • Anyone wanting to enhance their business analysis skills
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