PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI) and AgileBA Foundation (APMG) (APMG) cover different bodies of knowledge. Here's how they compare side by side — and how to pick the one that fits your role.
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| PMI-PBA®PMI Professional in Business Analysis | AgileBA Found.AgileBA Foundation (APMG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Professional | Foundation |
| Exam length | 4h 0m | 0h 40m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~200 | ~50 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 50% |
| In a sentence | Business analysis in projects — PMI's BA credential. | Business analysis the agile way — DSDM framework. |
| Free practice | 297 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| PMI-PBA®facts as of August 2026 | AgileBA Found.facts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam fee — PMI member: ~$405 (verify on pmi.org) Exam fee — non-member: ~$555 (verify on pmi.org) PMI membership (optional): $129/yr + $10 one-time Renewal (every 3 yrs): 60 PDUs under the CCR program |
Exam fee: ~£150–300 / $200–350 — set by ATO/APMG portal (verify) Prerequisites: None Renewal: None — Foundation does not expire |
| Study time | commonly reported 80–120 hours depending on BA experience | a 3-day course (~18–24 contact hours) or roughly 10–16 hours of self-study with the handbook |
| Renewal | 60 PDUs every 3 years under PMI's CCR program | None — Foundation does not expire (Practitioner level is valid 5 years) |
| Entry requirement | Secondary degree: 60 months of business analysis experience (last 8 years) + 35 contact hours of BA education, | None — open to anyone; no prior agile or BA certification required. |
| Body of knowledge | the official PMI-PBA Examination Content Outline | the AgileBA Handbook (Agile Business Consortium) |
| Full fact pages | PMI-PBA® cost · format · eligibility | AgileBA Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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PMI-PBA® (PMI Professional in Business Analysis) is a PMI professional credential, while AgileBA Found. (AgileBA Foundation (APMG)) comes from APMG (foundation). They cover different bodies of knowledge, so the choice depends on the role you're aiming for rather than difficulty alone.
The PMI-PBA® exam runs about 4h 0m with ~200 questions; the AgileBA Found. exam runs about 0h 40m with ~50 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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