Prerequisites
- Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree)
- 60 months of business analysis experience
- 35 hours of business analysis education
OR
- Bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent
- 36 months of business analysis experience
- 35 hours of business analysis education
Exam details
- 200 multiple-choice questions; four hours to complete.
- To maintain your PMI-PBA, you must earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in business analysis topics every three years.
- Learn about online proctored delivery
Funding available
Service members, veterans and military spouses may qualify for funding opportunities as part of their benefits package. Visit PearsonVUE.com/Military/Funding to see if you qualify.
Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) is a credentialing awareness and information resource for Service members. Branch-specific online portals map military occupations to their civilian counterparts so that both current and transitioning Service members can identify relevant positions for consideration.

Test on base
PMI certification exams are now available at Pearson VUE test centers located on major US military installations. Visit PearsonVUE.com/Military/Locate to find a test center near you.

Online proctored delivery
PMI offers the option to take your CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP or PMI-PBA exam online. Learn more about online proctored testing for PMI Certifications.