Business Analyst Course (PMI-PBA)

To be eligible for the PMI-PBA® credential, you must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. Depending on your level of education, you must meet the following requirements: 

If you have a bachelor’s degree (four-year degree or the global equivalent): 

• 36 months of BA experience earned in the last 8 years 

• 35 contact hours earned in business analysis practices 

If you have a high school diploma, associate’s degree (or the global equivalent): 

• 60 months of BA experience in the last 8 years 

• 35 contact hours earned in business analysis practices 

If you have a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master’s or global equivalent): 

• 24 months of unique, non-overlapping professional business analysis experience 

• 35 contact hours of formal education 

Ensure you have the required work experience before you apply.

To pursue certification successfully, first, complete the required course modules to build foundational knowledge. Next, ensure you have relevant work experience, as this is often a prerequisite for certification eligibility. Then, apply to take the certification exam, following the specified procedures.  
 
Prepare diligently for the exam by studying the exam content and practising exam-style questions. After passing the exam, maintain your certification by fulfilling any continuing education or renewal requirements to stay current in your field. 

Our preparation course costs €1395 and gives you the learning hours required to be allowed to apply for the PMI-PBA® exam.

The PMI-PBA® exam and certification are administered by the US-based certification body, which is the PMI. The examination fee is currently $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members. This fee is paid directly to PMI.

The course fee includes access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings for a limited period of time, and unlimited follow-up support from our Student Support team. 

Online. Classes typically run over three consecutive days online from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Your instructor is a certified PMP practitioner with real-industry experience. Do not worry about missing an online class – a recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time. 
 
Classroom. Choose classes on campus for in-person learning with industry-expert lecturers. Classes run at the National College of Ireland (Dublin). Please note the scheduling of in-person classes is subject to demand. 

To be eligible for the PMI-PBA® credential, you must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. You must carefully review the qualification requirements.  

A PMI-PBA certification benefits business analysts who work with project teams and manage requirements or product development, as well as project and programme managers who undertake business analysis as part of their jobs. 
 
This certification is especially valuable if you work with stakeholders to define project requirements and shape project outcomes to achieve desired business results. 

If you are looking to advance your career as a business analyst, earning your PMI-PBA certification can demonstrate your expertise in business analysis and can help you take your career to the next level 

You should make your application at www.PMl.org and schedule your exam as soon as you finish our preparatory course. Please read the instructions carefully to avoid delays in processing your application. However, plan to spend some time studying the core material while preparing for the exam. As you can appreciate, this is very dependent on each individual’s capability. After the application is approved, PMI will e-mail your instructions for scheduling your exam using your eligibility code. 

A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.