I am professional working in IT industry, having certifications from PMI "PMP" and Scrum Alliance "CSM". My role is kind of PM-BA hence seeking BA related certification also.
I would like feedback from the community, about which certification will benefit me most PMI-PBA or PO? Saving Changes...
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Nils HyomaAgile Coach| Novatec Consulting GmbHHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Both ;)
I think PO (at least PSPO) focus more strict on Scrum specially on the Scrum guide while BA more on the tools and techniques you need. They are - User Stories f.e. - not defined in the Scrum Guide and not part of PSPO. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Both are totally different. PMI-PBA is related to business analysis and business analysis is a totally different discipline than something related to using an agile based method like Scrum. About what certification will benefit it depends on future market demands. At least in my case is what I use to decide. Saving Changes...
Mohamed Kamal El sayedTraining & Compliance Manager| Diriyah Gate Development CompanySaudi Arabia
the product owner is contact point between the business or management from the customer/buyer side and the contractor/seller side. but BA is working on different role starts from the business problem or opportunity till finalizing the proposed solution and operating it to ensure that the business expected value is achieved
---- in some cases the BA working during the project as a product owner at the same time.
the two role are total different Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Both are really different - For someone in your role, I highly recommend either PMI-PBA or CBAP. Good Luck ! Saving Changes...
Goutam SenguptaManaging Director| GSS Infosolutions Pvt LtdKolkata, Wb, India
Both are different - one focusses on Business Analysis the other on product grooming and interfacing with customer/consumer/stakeholder. To succeed wholistically , both are needed I guess !! Saving Changes...
Johnny Franco ArboinePMI/PMP, PMI/ACP, ITIL, SCM, SAFe Agile 6.0 RTE, SASM, SA, SP, POPM,
OKR, AAC| Amtrak (Contract)Palm Bay, United States
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) certification is a credential that validates a person's business analysis skills and expertise. It's a growing certification in the project management and business analysis industries.
The PMI-PBA certification is relevant for people who:
Work with stakeholders to define project requirements
Manage product development or requirements
Perform business analysis as part of their role as a project or program manager
The certification is based on skills, areas, and published materials that demonstrate the value of business analysis to projects. To earn the certification, you must:
Complete business analysis training
Have experience working on projects
Pass an exam on business analysis tools, techniques, principles, and practices
The exam is four hours long and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. The exam covers five domains, with each domain having a different percentage of questions. The exam can be taken online and proctored from home or the office. The exam fee is $405 for members and $555 for non-members.
SAFe POPM stands for Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner/Product Manager, which is a certification and training program that focuses on the roles of Product Owner and Product Manager in the Agile Release Train (ART).
The SAFe POPM program teaches the following skills and responsibilities:
Agile Release Train: How to implement the ART and apply agile-lean principles
Backlogs: How to manage team and program backlogs
Collaboration: How to collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams
Product development: How to design, prioritize, build, test, and deliver products
Remote work: How to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams
Product strategy: How to conduct market research and develop product strategy
The SAFe POPM program can help professionals: Maximize product value, Foster innovation, Align products with customer needs, and Facilitate communication between stakeholders and Agile teams.
Earning a SAFe certification can demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continuous learning. It can also add credibility to a resume and open up opportunities for career growth. Saving Changes...
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