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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I need some advise with regards to the PMI-PBA Exam:

1- What is a good online course (Self-Paced) to get the 35 PDU's required for the application ?
2- What is the best source of simulation exams ?
3- What is the recommended study material ? Are the following PMI resources enough:
- PMI Guide for BA
- PMI Business Analysis for Practitioners
- PMI Requirements gathering guide

I do appreciate your advise and assistance - Thanks
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Dinah Young Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County Springfield, Va, United States
Another certification? I thought you were going to take a break.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Aug 02, 2018 1:36 PM
Rami Kaibni
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I am but I would like to be prepared in advance so when I decide to start, I can do so immediately. I like to be well prepared in advance so now is exploration time as to what's next. Approved ?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 02, 2018 1:34 PM
Replying to Dinah Young
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Another certification? I thought you were going to take a break.
I am but I would like to be prepared in advance so when I decide to start, I can do so immediately. I like to be well prepared in advance so now is exploration time as to what's next. Approved ?
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1 reply by Dinah Young
Aug 02, 2018 1:38 PM
Dinah Young
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OK. As long as you take a break and enjoy life for a bit.
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Dinah Young Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County Springfield, Va, United States
Aug 02, 2018 1:36 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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I am but I would like to be prepared in advance so when I decide to start, I can do so immediately. I like to be well prepared in advance so now is exploration time as to what's next. Approved ?
OK. As long as you take a break and enjoy life for a bit.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Aug 02, 2018 1:39 PM
Rami Kaibni
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I will, thanks for your concern Dinah. You are a very caring person and colleague :-)
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 02, 2018 1:38 PM
Replying to Dinah Young
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OK. As long as you take a break and enjoy life for a bit.
I will, thanks for your concern Dinah. You are a very caring person and colleague :-)
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Rami -

I would be interested in knowing why you are pursuing the PBA vs. IIBA's CBAP as the former is still a "new kid on the block" whereas the latter is well established.

It's good that you are able to cost justify so many certifications - as an independent contractor, cost has to be a significant part of the decision making process for me.

Kiron
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Aug 02, 2018 6:45 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Kiron

1- In our line of business as Project Management & Business Development Consultants we do lots of Business Analysis work (This is one of our primary focus tasks) so the company actually supports this type of professional development.

2- Despite the fact that IIBA's CBAP is well established, after looking into both, I found that PMI-PBA is an adequate certificate and provides suffcient knowledge for what we do. Other things considered:

- I am not a member of IIBA and for non-members the exam is more expensive.
- I'd rather continue doing such high level certifications with one certification body and so far I am comfortable with PMI's certifications especially that they are highly and globally accepted / recognized.

Hope this makes sense.
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Tamer Zeyad Sadiq Assistant Cost Manager| Turner & Townsend Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Hi Rami!! First nice new pic.!!!
Second, as Dinah said take rest and enjoy your life . You deserve more!!!

Good Luck!!!
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2 replies by Dinah Young and Rami Kaibni
Aug 02, 2018 3:44 PM
Dinah Young
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Oh yea, I wanted to comment on the new picture as well. It is good to change it up occasionally.
Aug 02, 2018 6:46 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Thank you Tamer, appreciate it. You make sure to enjoy the summer and I will do that too.
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Dinah Young Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County Springfield, Va, United States
Aug 02, 2018 3:38 PM
Replying to Tamer Zeyad Sadiq
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Hi Rami!! First nice new pic.!!!
Second, as Dinah said take rest and enjoy your life . You deserve more!!!

Good Luck!!!
Oh yea, I wanted to comment on the new picture as well. It is good to change it up occasionally.
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2 replies by Rami Kaibni and Tamer Zeyad Sadiq
Aug 02, 2018 3:48 PM
Tamer Zeyad Sadiq
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Exactly!!!!
Aug 02, 2018 6:46 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Thanks Dinah - I agree. Maybe they should add a like button to the profile photos :-)
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Tamer Zeyad Sadiq Assistant Cost Manager| Turner & Townsend Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Aug 02, 2018 3:44 PM
Replying to Dinah Young
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Oh yea, I wanted to comment on the new picture as well. It is good to change it up occasionally.
Exactly!!!!
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Mudassar Khan Program (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada Inc Peterborough, ON, Canada
You can find good self paced learning programs on Udemy
https://www.udemy.com/draft/1516004/
or Watermark
https://www.watermarklearning.com/certification/pmi-pba/
or Knowledge hut
https://www.knowledgehut.com/business-mana...training-online

The following PMI resources are more than enough:
- PMI Guide for BA
- PMI Business Analysis for Practitioners
- PMI Requirements gathering guide
But please have a break before you Nail one more Certification
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Aug 02, 2018 6:52 PM
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Mudassar

Thanks - I do not know how to take breaks. I am a go-go guy but I know how to enjo my time meanwhile :-)

1- On Udemy, so far there are no courses. Only simulation exams which surprises me. Maybe I did miss something so if you know of a course on Udemy let me know.

2- Watermarks: It does not seem that they have an online course with 35 PDU's. Only the exam simulation questions as far as I noticed ?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 02, 2018 2:13 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Rami -

I would be interested in knowing why you are pursuing the PBA vs. IIBA's CBAP as the former is still a "new kid on the block" whereas the latter is well established.

It's good that you are able to cost justify so many certifications - as an independent contractor, cost has to be a significant part of the decision making process for me.

Kiron
Kiron

1- In our line of business as Project Management & Business Development Consultants we do lots of Business Analysis work (This is one of our primary focus tasks) so the company actually supports this type of professional development.

2- Despite the fact that IIBA's CBAP is well established, after looking into both, I found that PMI-PBA is an adequate certificate and provides suffcient knowledge for what we do. Other things considered:

- I am not a member of IIBA and for non-members the exam is more expensive.
- I'd rather continue doing such high level certifications with one certification body and so far I am comfortable with PMI's certifications especially that they are highly and globally accepted / recognized.

Hope this makes sense.
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2 replies by Kevin Drake and Vincent Guerard
Aug 03, 2018 3:32 PM
Vincent Guerard
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I like the criteria on membership of IIBA, I have it in my evaluation also.

Still, puzzle about the value of IIBA CBAP vs the PMI PBA!
Aug 06, 2018 1:33 PM
Kevin Drake
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Keep going mate,
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