2023 2024 Student Forum - Best Business Analyst Certification Programs

Watermark Learning, Inc. offer Best Business Analyst Certification Programs.

Watermark Learning has provided business analysis training and project management training since 1992 that turns the complexity of industry standards into practical application.

Business Analysis Certification & Training

CBAP® or CCBA®

Awarded By -
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)

Experience Needed -
CBAP: 7,500 hours of BA experience + 21 hours of professional development training.
CCBA: 3,750 hours of BA experience + 21 hours of professional development training.

Steps to Credential -
Application process and a 3.5-hour, 150-question multiple-choice exam

Best For -
Experienced Business Analysts looking to demonstrate their experience and competence in the field of business analysis

PMI-PBASM

Awarded By -
Project Management Institute (PMI®)

Experience Needed -
With a High School Diploma or Associate's Degree: 7,500 hours of BA experience + 35 hours of professional development training.
With a Bachelor's Degree: 4,500 hours of BA experience + 35 hours of professional development training.

Steps to Credential-
Application process and a 200-question exam

Best For -
Current CBAP or PMP, "hybrid" BA-PM

Masters Certificate or Associate Certificate in Business Analysis

Awarded By -
Watermark Learning/Auburn University

Experience Needed -
No previous experience is required.

Steps to Credential -
The successful completion of 2-6 required courses and may have an elective course depending on the program.

Best For -
Anyone, with any level of experience, interested in making business analysis their career or seeking to broaden their knowledge or experience in the discipline of business analysis.

Contact address

Watermark Learning
Learning Center
7301 Ohms Ln #360, Minneapolis, MN 55439, United States