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PMI-PBA® Certification

PMI Professional in Business Analysis

Become a certified business analysis professional with the globally recognized PMI-PBA®.

Train with Skylartech from anywhere in the world: live online classes on Google Meet, weekend cohorts, hybrid programmes, or on-site training for your team.

  • Business analysis and requirements management
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Translating business needs into project outcomes
  • Value through strategic solution alignment
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500+ professionals trained worldwide, a 95% first-attempt success rate, and PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner status.

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PMI-PBA® exam

Questions
200 multiple-choice
Duration
4 hours
PMI® member
US $405
Non-member
US $555

PMI exam fees as of October 2026. Fees are set by PMI, paid directly to them and may vary by region, so confirm them before you register.

Official fees on pmi.org(opens in a new tab)

Is the PMI-PBA® right for you?

This certification is designed for:

  • Business analysts working on projects and programs
  • Professionals responsible for requirements management
  • Consultants in business process improvement
  • Project team members supporting stakeholder needs

Why choose the PMI-PBA®

  • Career advancement

    Move into senior analyst, product owner and consulting roles.

  • Global recognition

    Earn a credential recognized by organizations worldwide.

  • Strategic value

    Align business needs with project outcomes.

  • Competitive edge

    Differentiate yourself with specialized BA expertise.

What you'll master.

Our PMI-PBA® preparation covers the skills the exam tests, and the ones you'll use on the job.

  • Elicit and document stakeholder requirements
  • Analyze needs and recommend solutions
  • Manage stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Prioritize and validate requirements across the lifecycle
  • Align business objectives with project deliverables
  • Deliver measurable business value through analysis

Do you qualify?

Meet one of the routes below.

Not sure? Ask an advisor

Route 1: With a four-year degree

  • 3 years (4,500 hours) business analysis experience
  • 2,000 hours on project teams within the last 8 years
  • 35 contact hours of business analysis education

Or, route 2: With a secondary diploma

  • 5 years (7,500 hours) business analysis experience
  • 2,000 hours on project teams within the last 8 years
  • 35 contact hours of business analysis education

Requirements are set by PMI and can change. Check the current PMI-PBA® handbook on pmi.org before you apply. We can help you check your experience.

PMI-PBA® questions, answered.

What candidates ask us most before they enroll.

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Can I take the PMI-PBA® course online?

Yes. Skylartech teaches it in live online classes on Google Meet, so you can join from any country. You can also study in a weekend cohort, a hybrid programme, or on-site with your team.

Who can apply for the PMI-PBA®?

PMI accepts any one of these routes:

  • With a four-year degree
    • 3 years (4,500 hours) business analysis experience
    • 2,000 hours on project teams within the last 8 years
    • 35 contact hours of business analysis education
  • With a secondary diploma
    • 5 years (7,500 hours) business analysis experience
    • 2,000 hours on project teams within the last 8 years
    • 35 contact hours of business analysis education

What is the PMI-PBA® exam like?

  • Questions: 200 multiple-choice
  • Duration: 4 hours

How much does the PMI-PBA® exam cost?

PMI charges US $405 for PMI® members and US $555 for non-members, as of October 2026. You pay PMI directly when you book the exam, separately from your Skylartech course. Official fees on pmi.org (opens in a new tab)

Is Skylartech authorized by PMI?

Yes. Skylartech is a PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. C004927), the highest tier of PMI's training partner programme. View the credential on Credly (opens in a new tab)

How do I book, and when do I pay?

Send a booking request. An advisor will contact you about dates, fees and the best format for you. Nothing is charged when you send the request.

What if I need to cancel?

It depends on how long before the start date you cancel:

  • More than 14 daysFull refundLess any non-recoverable third-party fees.
  • 7–14 days50% refundOr a credit toward a future session.
  • Less than 7 daysNon-refundableMay be eligible for a one-time reschedule at our discretion.

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Master business analysis.

Become PMI-PBA® certified and bridge business needs, stakeholder expectations and project outcomes.

  • Expert instructors
  • Flexible learning
  • Exam prep materials
  • Career support
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