PMI-PBA Primer Web Seminar

Presented by David Mantica, Chris Knotts and Kelley Bruns

AgendaVision for new certificationDemographicApplication requirements FeesExam content blueprint Domains and tasksTraining options Connection with IIBA accreditations

Resources

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Handbook (revised March 2014)

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline

Why Business Analysis for PMIThe question on the minds (and responses on the Blogs) of professionals on either side of the fence

It is simplePMI recognizes that business analysis and using the tools and techniques of business analysis is of growing importance in project managementWith any business, PMI had to acknowledge this and doing something or nothing they decided to do somethingIIBA hasnt done a good enough job getting employers to recognize the need

Vision for New CertificationIf it has ties to project management, PMI wants to be a part of it. They see project management above any specific method or practice. So their spin on this cert:Certification recognizes individual expertise in business analysis and using these tools and techniques to improve the overall success of projectsCertification carries a high level of professional credibilityNeed to know business analysis principles, practices, tools and techniquesCertification supports individuals in meeting the needs of organizations that rely on business analysis practitioners They are focusing on the work of business analysis NOT the role

Demographics EmployersPMI wants you to know that:Business Analysis work is critical to project success and it is such a critical function that organizations need to invest in certification for it as part of their human capital planning

EmployeesPMI wants to give you:An ability to show you can wear both the PM and BA hat within a projectYou dont have to be a Business Analyst to get this certificationA way to map business analysis work into the PMI project structure

Application Requirements

Type of ExperienceHS Diploma or global equivalentBA degree or global equivalentMinimum Business Analysis Experience (BA experience can overlap with your project experience)7,500 hours within 8 consecutive years 4,500 hours within 8 consecutive years Project Experience (PMP or PgMP holders have this waived)2,000 hours on project teams2,000 hours on project teamsBusiness Analysis Education35 hours35 hours

Fees

PMI-PBA Certification Fees

Exam Administration TypePMI MemberPMI Non member Computer-based testing$405 $555 Paper-based testing$250 $400 Reexamination CBT$275 $375 Reexamination PBT$150 $300 CCR certification renewal$60 $150

CCR Snap-shotCCR (Continuing Certification RequirementsMust follow to maintain an active certificationPMI-PBA certification cycle is three years from date of exam passNo less than 60 professional development units (PDUs) in specialized area of business analysis Use the onsite CCR system to report PDUsComplete online application for renewalReaffirm PMI code of ethicsReaffirm PMI certification application/renewal agreementSubmit the credential renewal fee No more than 45 PDUs per cycle for giving back to professionOnly 20 extra PDUs can be carried over to another cycleYou can align your PMI-PBA with your PMP or PgMPYour PMI-PBA PDUs can count toward you PMP or PgMP PDUs

Things to KnowOnce you start the application process you have 90 days to completeThere are requirements for those with and those with a four year college degreeDo online application if at all possible (takes five business days to process)Individual paper takes 10 business days and corporate paper takes 20 business daysCant schedule exam until application is approved and fees paidIf you are audited (possibly up to 25% of applications are randomly audited) you have 90 days to respond, no eligibility until successful completion of auditYou have one year to take exam after application approval and you can retake the exam three times during that yearYour certification cycle starts the day you pass your exam and your cycle is 3 years. You need 60 PDUs in that cycle (in specialized area of business analysis You complete renewal process once you have 60 PDUs and pay renewal feeCertification suspension happens on the third anniversary of the day you passed your exam and you have yet to renew (1 year period)Certification expiration happens after suspension period if you do not fulfill your recertification requirement You can align your PMP or PgMP with your PBA for recertification purposes

Exam Content Overview

PMI-PBA Exam Information

Scored QuestionsUnscored QuestionsTotal Exam Questions17525200

Alloted Examination Time 4 hours Examination is preceded by a tutorial and followed by a survey both are optional

Examination Administration Prometric CBT site Corporate Sponsors

Exam Blueprint

PMI-PBA Exam Blueprint

Percentage of QuestionsDomain 1: Needs Assessment (5 Tasks)18%Domain 2: Planning (6 Tasks)22%Domain 3: Analysis (8 Tasks)35%Domain 4: Traceability and Monitoring (5 Tasks)15%Domain 5: Evaluation (4 Task)10%Total 100%

Domain One: Needs Assessment

Domain 1: Needs Asessment: Understanding business problems , evaluting options and finding solutions

TasksNeeds Assessment 18% Task 1Define or review a problem, use problem or opportunity analysistechniques, develop scope statement to provide business case inputTask 2Use valuation tools and techniques to determin value propositionof initiativeTask 3Provide clarification of business needs and solution scope to alignproduct with organization's goals and objectivesTask 4Identify stakeholdersTask 5Determin stakeholder values using elicitation techniques to providebaseline for prioritizing requirements

Domain Two: Planning

Domain 2: PlanningManaging business anlaysis activities by establishing requirements management plan,requirements traceability, change management document control and acceptance criteria

TasksPlanning 22%Tasks 1Use business case and project goals and objectives to plan activitiesTask 2Define requirements traceability, use traceability tools and techniques to monitor and validate requirementsTask 3Develop requirements management plan. Identify stakeholders, roles andresponsibilities, communication protocols and methods for eliciting, analyzing,documenting, managing, and approving requirementsTask 4Develop methods of requirements change control to hand managing changes and incorproate into the change management planTask 5Select methods of document control. Use documentation management toolsand techniques for a standard tied to requirements traceability and versioningTask 6Define business metrics and acceptance criteria to define requirement goal was met

Domain Three: Analysis

Domain 3

TasksAnalysis 35%Task 1Elicit or Identify requirements using elicitationn techinques in order to discover orcapture requirements withh supporting details (origin or rationale)Task 2Analyze, decompose, and elaborate requirements using techniques such as dependency analysis, interface analysis, and data and process modeling to findproduct options and capabilitiesTask 3Use decision-making and valuationn techniques to accept, deferr or reject requirementsTask 4 Allocate accepted or deferred requirements by balancing scope schedule, budget, andresources contraints with the value proposition using prioritization, dependency analysisand decision-making tools and techniquesTaks 5Obtain sign-off on requirements baseline, use techniques to facilitate stakeholder approval Task 6Write requirements specification using tools (like use cases or user stories), to communicaterequiremetns that are measurable and actionable Task 7 Validate requirements using tools to ensure requirements are complete, accurate and aligned with goals, objectives, and value propositionsTask 8Build acceptenace criteria metrics to validate whether the solution meets requirements

Domain four: Traceability and Monitoring

Domain 4: Traceability and MonitoringManaging the life cycle of requirements. Task include continous monitoring and documentingof requirements as well as communcating status to stakeholders

Task Traceability and Monitoring (15%)Task 1Track requirements using traceability artiface or tools, capturing the requirements'status, sources, and relationships to show proof of deliveryTask 2Monitor requirements throughout lifecycle using tools like models, documentationand test casesTask 3Update requirements status through its lifecycle. Communicate changes and trackrequirements towards closureTask 4Communicate requirements status to project manager and other stakeholders Task 5Manage changes to requirements in accordance to the change control plan

Domain Five: Evaluation

Domain 5: EvaluationAssessment of how well the delivered solution fulfills the requirements and meets the businessneeds. Tasks within this domain include testing the solution, determining if there are gaps, and obtaining sign offs

TaskEvaluation 10%Task 1Validate the solutions test results, reports, and other test evidence against the requirements acceptance criteria to determine solutions match to needTask 2Analyze and communicate the solution's identified gaps and deltas using qualityassurance tools and methods in order to enable stakeholders to resolve discrepancies between solution scope, requirements, and developed solution.Task 3Obtain stakeholder sign-off on the developed solution using decision-making techniques in order to proceed with deploymentTask 4Evaluate the deployed solution using valuation techniques in order to determine how wellsolution meets the business case and value proposition

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and SkillsThere are Forty (40) document Knowledge and skills here are the top 20

Analytic tools and techniques Prioritization tools and TechniquesBacklog managementProblem solving and opportunity identificationBusines rules analysis and techniquesProcess Analysis Change control tools and techniquesRequirements traceability tools and TechniquesData Analysis tools and techniquesRequirement typesDevelopment Methodologies (agile is in there)Root cause analysis Elicitation tools and techniques Stakeholder analysisFaciliation tools and TechniquesValidation tools and techniques Interface analysis (prototyping/storyboarding)Valuation tools and techniquesPlanning tools and techniquesVersion control tools and techniques

Reference listA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), by Project Management InstituteBusiness Analysis: Best Practices for Success by Steven Blais Business Analysis Techniques: 72 Essentials Tools for Success by James Cadle, Paul Turner and Debra Paul Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, by Barbara Carkenord The Software Requirements Memory Jogger: A Pocket Guide to Help Software and Business Teams Develop and Manage Requirements by Ellen GottesdienerUnearthing Business Requirements: Elicitation Tools and Techniques by Kathleen Hass, Rosemary HosenloppCustomer-Centered Products: Creating Successful Products Through Smart Requirements Management by Ivy F. Hooks, Kristin A FarryThe Business Analysts Handbook by Howard PodeswaMastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right by Suzanne Robertson , James RobertsonData Modeling Essentials by Graeme Simsion and Graham WittSoftware Requirements 2 by Karl Wiegers

Training Options

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMP-PBA) Boot CampPreparation course for PMI-PBA Certification Exam4-day intense boot camp program Includes study guide Provides 35 PDUs required for the applicationWill provide feedback on how to properly prepare your applicationComes with a pass guarantee

Connection with IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) DesignationsAnyones guess?? But.Most likely will be see as less than the CBAP certificationRequirements for CBAP are much more difficult and specificCould devalue the CCBACould cause industry confusion between BABOK and PMP Requirements Management Community of Practice Will be seen as a faster route to BA certification See a lot more non BAs getting the certification PMs, Developers, Systems Analyst, Agile professionals

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