BA certification is available in the UK from the BCS and APMG International. The PMI also offers business analyst accreditation.
In the USA, Asia and Americas, business analyst certification from the PMI is more popular than BCS. You can study for your PMI-PBA certification exam by taking this self-paced BA course.
Note: the PMI-PBA exam must be purchased separately.
As the diagram shows, the BCS Business Analysis certification scheme provides a very comprehensive framework. Starting with the Foundation entry certificate in business analysis, candidates can progress to the highest Expert certification scheme with the requisite BA experience.
A big advantage of BCS Business Analysis certification, is that once you start with your first BA certification, you can advance through each level as you seek to advance your career. For a structured approach to building your business analyst certification, there is no better than the BCS scheme.
The (AgileBA) Agile Business Analyst certification scheme is relatively new and is the only agile certification specifically developed for business analysts.
Developed by APMG in conjunction with the Agile Business Consortium, the certification scheme is available at both Foundation and Practitioner levels.
Better known for its project management certifications, the PMI has added a business analysis qualification to its broad range of professional certifications.
PMI-PBA is popular in the USA and provides a broad set of knowledge-based understanding of business analysis, but requires substantial business analyst experience to become certified.
The best business analyst certification in the UK is available from the BCS. Choose from a comprehensive range of business analyst certifications including an entry level business analyst certification, and international diploma in business analysis.
BCS business analyst certification courses include exams.
AgileBA certification is the best business analysis certification for people working in an agile context or projects. Certification is available at both Foundation and Practitioner levels.
AgileBA certification courses include exams.
