Derek EnglettBusiness Analyst II| Nashville Electric ServiceMurfreesboro, Tn, United States
I already have my PMP but the company is requiring a BA certification for advancement. I do more BA work now instead of project management. I do not know of a acceptable company or program to obtain the education credits. Saving Changes...
Have you compared the CBAP certification to the PMI-PBA one as the CBAP credential is established for a much longer period of time?
Assuming you do wish to pursue the PMI-PBA, you could earn the 35 contact hours by taking one or more formal courses (in person or virtual on-demand) in business analysis. There may also be PMI-PBA certification prep courses offered by learning providers which provide the 35 hours.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Derek, to Kiron's point, I suggest you evaluate both CBAP and PMI-PBA credentials before deciding on one. CBAP deals with Business Analysis more Enterprise wide while PMI-PBA is more project focused.
For PMI-PBA, you can find many courses on Udemy for affordable prices that will provide you with the required educational hours.
Hope this helps - Good Luck! Saving Changes...
Derek EnglettBusiness Analyst II| Nashville Electric ServiceMurfreesboro, Tn, United States
Thank you Kiron and Rami for the assistance. I think my biggest issues is maintaining the certifications from two different organizations. That is why I was just going to stick with the PMI-BA. Let me know what you think. Thank you again!
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2 replies by Kiron Bondale and Rami Kaibni
Dec 12, 2023 11:39 AM
Kiron Bondale
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Unless there is a significant cost difference (one time or renewal), given that the ongoing educational requirements are likely similar for both, I'd suggest taking the longer term view and seeing which will make you more marketable. For example, if you search a dozen or so BA-family job postings, which certification is referenced more frequently?
Kiron
Dec 12, 2023 12:22 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Derek, that shouldn't be an issue because most PDUs apply to multiple certifications from different organizations. I personally hold multiple credentials from 8 different organizations of which four of them requires either triennial or annual renewal and never had difficulty reporting PDUs as I keep an excel sheet wit my activities and I claim PDUs on the spot so don't leave them till then end of the year. Hope this helps!
Thank you Kiron and Rami for the assistance. I think my biggest issues is maintaining the certifications from two different organizations. That is why I was just going to stick with the PMI-BA. Let me know what you think. Thank you again!
Unless there is a significant cost difference (one time or renewal), given that the ongoing educational requirements are likely similar for both, I'd suggest taking the longer term view and seeing which will make you more marketable. For example, if you search a dozen or so BA-family job postings, which certification is referenced more frequently?
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 12, 2023 11:03 AM
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Thank you Kiron and Rami for the assistance. I think my biggest issues is maintaining the certifications from two different organizations. That is why I was just going to stick with the PMI-BA. Let me know what you think. Thank you again!
Derek, that shouldn't be an issue because most PDUs apply to multiple certifications from different organizations. I personally hold multiple credentials from 8 different organizations of which four of them requires either triennial or annual renewal and never had difficulty reporting PDUs as I keep an excel sheet wit my activities and I claim PDUs on the spot so don't leave them till then end of the year. Hope this helps! Saving Changes...
Derek EnglettBusiness Analyst II| Nashville Electric ServiceMurfreesboro, Tn, United States
Thank you Kiron and Rami for taking the time to discuss this with me, I greatly appreciate the guidance!
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