PMI-PBA

I am studying from Business Analysis for Practitioners Practice Guide and Requirements Management Practice Guide, both available from PMI website.

Would also refer to Business Analysis Techniques: 72 Essential Tools For Success. All reference materials are mentioned in Reference Materials for PMI® Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® Examination downloadable from PMI.org

Hello Navdeep,

please refer to the following 5 Steps Guide about how to become a PMI-PBA; should answer your questions i guess:

Getting PMI-PBA® Certified in 5 Steps:

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® Certification
Are you ready to stand out in the business analysis and project management industries by becoming a certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®?

PMI® recently announced, that they will release a new BA standard in 2017 and latest than their PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) certification will become more popular and important in the business world. Accelerate your career growth and support your organization and become a Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®!

Here are the steps how to:

Step 1: Learn about PMI-PBA Exam and apply.
• PMI-PBA Overview
? https://www.pmi.org/certification/business-analysis-pba.aspx
• PMI-PBA FAQ
? http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certificati...BA_FAQs_v2.ashx
• PMI-PBA Certification: What It Is and Why We Need It
? http://www.watermarklearning.com/resources...rtification.pdf
• PMI-PBA vs. CBAP – Which is Right for You?
? http://businessanalystlearnings.com/blog/2...s-right-for-you
• PMI-PBA Credential Handbook
? http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certificati...A-Handbook.ashx
• PMI-PBA Application Worksheet
? https://watermarklearning.leadpages.net/pb...tion-worksheet/
• PMI-PBA Requirements
? https://goo.gl/MwlIha

Step 2: Get started with your PMI-PBA certification preparation. Read the PMI-PBA Study Guide, PMBOK Guide, and other recommended resources:

• PMI-PBA Study Guide
? http://amzn.to/1W3ddpX

The PMI-PBA Certification Study Guide provides one reference to help you pass the PBA exam on your first try. Covering all five domains of business analysis knowledge in depth, this guide provides the structure and explanation you need to comprehend and absorb that knowledge.
• Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
? http://www.pmi.org/learning/business-analy...management.aspx

• Practitioner's Guide to Requirements Management
? http://amzn.to/1UfTrIx

• additional Sources:
PMI-PBA Reference List
? http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certificati...ce_list_v1.ashx

Step 3: Took a PBA preparation course and get your required 35 contact hours of BA training.
This course by iZenbridge covers all 35 required contact hours.
? http://goo.gl/wMWBOf
• 90 days e-learning access
• 35 contact hours PDU certificate
• 40+ hours of core video content as per PMI-PBA® content outline
• 10+ hours of extended video content to clarify concepts in more detail
• Lesson End Quizzes

Step 4: Finalize your study and preparation. Quiz yourself using flash cards and study tables, review your notes from class and take lots of practice exams.
• 900+ practice questions which include 2 full-length tests, Practice Questions for each Business Analysis Domain and for Business Analysis tools & techniques
? http://goo.gl/wMWBOf

Step 5: Take the exam and earn your PMI-PBA®!

Hope this helps a bit.

In addition i would like to recommend joining our "I want to be a PMI-PBA" group at LinkedIn if not already done:

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7057889

Regards,

Markus