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Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBAWatermark Learning
@e_larson@Rich_LarsonWatermark Learning
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Training organization established in 1992, offering private and public classes and certification preparation in:• Business Analysis• Project Management• Agile• Business Process Management • “Influencing Skills”
Courseware licensing Consulting and mentoring services Industry Partnerships• An “original” PMI® Global RegisteredEducation Provider
• A Charter IIBA® Endorsed EducationProvider
• Offering BA, PM, and Agile Certificateprograms through Auburn University
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1. What industry standards does your PMO value?
2. What is your interest level in the PMI‐PBA?
POLLS
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General Information Resources and ApplicationQ&A Discussion
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PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI‐PBA) Certifies practitioners who preform business analysis• Project Managers• Business Analysts• “Hybrid” PM‐BA roles• Process Analysts• Business Intelligence Analysts• Business Architects
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Why do we need it? Who will benefit the most?
50% inadequate resources
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Establish Center of Excellence
Support BAs in your organization
Consistency in business analysis practices
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PMI has an exam content outline document Five domains of business analysis on the exam:
PMI-PBA Domain % of Exam Questions
1. Needs Assessment 18%
2. Planning 22%
3. Analysis* 35%
4. Traceability and Monitoring
15%
5. Solution Evaluation 10%
* NOTE: Elicitation and modeling are included in the Analysis domain.
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Outline lists tasks for each domain such as:
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PMI-PBA Exam Content PMBOK Exam Content
Needs Assessment(18%)
Initiating• Perform stakeholder analysis• Conduct benefit analysis with stakeholders• Identify stakeholders
• Collect and analyze information using valuation techniques to determine value proposition.
Planning(22%)
Planning• Review and assess project requirements using requirements gathering techniques to establish project deliverables
• Develop Communication Plan based on stakeholder requirements
• Review business case, goals, objectives to provide context for requirements
• Develop requirements management plan by identifying communications protocols.
Source: PMI
Analysis(35%)
Planning Techniques• Requirement‐gathering techniques
• Workflow diagramming techniques
• NOTE: Elicitation and modeling are included in the Analysis domain.
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PMI-PBA Exam Content PMBOK Exam Content
Source: PMI
Closing• Obtain final acceptance
Evaluation(10%)
• Obtain stakeholder sign‐off
Traceability & Monitoring(15%)
Monitoring and Controlling• Manage changes to align with business objectives
• Verify that project deliverables meet project objectives and business needs
• Manage changes to requirements
• Track requirements to provide evidence that the requirements are delivered as stated
Monitor/Controlling Techniques• Performance measurement and tracking
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IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional
CBAP®
PMI Professional in Business Analysis
PMI-PBA®
Project Management Professional
PMP®
Launched in: 2006 Aug. 2014 1984
Certification holders* 5454 >400 >500,000
Minimum experience required:
7,500 BA hours (~5 yrs); 900 hours in 4 of 6
knowledge areas required
4,500 BA hours (~3 yrs) of which 2,000 spent working on projects.
7,500 – without a degree
4,500 hours leading projects (with college
degree) or 7,500 hours (no degree)
Training required: 21 hours 35 hours 35 hours
References required: 2 None None
Examination: 3.5 hours; 150 multiple choice questions
4 hours; 200 multiple choice questions
4 hours; 200 multiple choice questions
Cost: US $450 memberUS $575 non-member
US $405 memberUS $555 non-member
US $405 memberUS $555 non-member
Certification valid for: 3 years 3 years 3 years
Certification maintained through:
60 CDUs in business analysis
60 PDUs in business analysis
60 PDUs in project management
Renewal fee: US $85 memberUS $120 non-member
US $60 memberUS $150 non-member
US $60 memberUS $150 non-member
* As of 8/15/2015
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If you are a(n): CBAP or CCBA PMI-PBAEnterprise BA Highly
Recommended Recommended
“Pure” BA Highly Recommended
“Hybrid” BA-PM Recommended Highly Recommended
Current PMP® Recommended Highly Recommended
Current CBAP® ConsiderCurrent CCBA® Highly
Recommended Recommended
Consultant or Trainer
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
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PMI Overview ‐ http://www.pmi.org/Certification/PMI‐Professional‐in‐Business‐Analysis‐PMI‐PBA.aspx
PMI‐PBA Handbook ‐http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI‐PBA‐Handbook.ashx
PMI‐PBA Exam Content Outline ‐http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/exam‐outline/professional‐business‐analysis‐exam‐outline.ashx
PMI Reference List ‐http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PBA_Reference_list_v1.ashx
Watermark Learning PMI‐PBA Pagehttp://www.watermarklearning.com/certification/business‐analysis‐training/pmi‐pba/
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Common language and processes = higher quality
Exposure to generally accepted practices = increased effectiveness and productivity
Motivation for staff to learn and improve Employee development and recognition Reduced risk in hiring and promoting
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Source: www.watermarklearning.com/pba
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