Every examination has certain eligibility criteria which required to be fulfilled before sitting for the exam. But we often overlook these requirements that result in the cancellation of our certificate. Therefore, it very necessary to have a thorough check on all the details. Especially in the corporate world, the course is offered but to maintain the quality of the same, the institutes have described a few prerequisites.

Whether you are willing to appear for the PMP exam or you are doing your CBAP Certification Training, cross-checking these points are very important. We have listed below the requirements of both of these leading certification courses.


The prerequisites for CBAP Certification:

·       To earn the designation of CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professionals) you must have completed at least 7,500 hours of Business Analyst Experience in the last 10 years.

·       In total 7,500 hours, you must have used 3,500 hours for completing 4 out of 6 knowledge areas of the BABOK guide ( giving 900 hours to each area)

·       Along with the above two you should also have completed 35 hours of project management education in the last 4 years.

·      Agreeing and accepting all terms and conditions.

·     Agreeing with the code of conduct.

If you are fulfilling all the above-mentioned requirements and then don’t hesitate to take the CBAP Certification Training which will help you in preparing for the examination more easily.

The prerequisites for PMP Certification:

·         You must have a secondary degree (high school diploma or global equivalent)

·         You must have experience in leading and directing projects for 7,500 hours.

·         You must have done 35 hours of project management training.

                              Or

·         You should have a four-year degree.

·         You must have experience in leading and directing projects for 4,500 hours.

·         You must have done 35 hours of project management training.

These were two different kinds of prerequisites for a different degree holder. Check nicely and wisely if you fulfilling all the norms set. If yes, then proceed with your PMP Exam prep.

Keeping these things into consideration would reduce your chance of failing. As at times, the candidates fail before he/she could appear in the written appear. In such a condition make sure that you make your way till the end and pass the paper with flying colors.

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