Certification FAQs

  1. How should I best prepare for the exam?
  2. Are there sample exams or questions to review prior to taking the exam so I have a better idea of what to expect?
  3. How long do I have to take the exam? Does the 8 hour period begin as soon as I login to the online website?
  4. Are the online exams open book? May I work with other people to answer the questions? May I ask help from a B2T Training instructor about any tricky exam questions?
  5. What if my computer goes down, or contact is lost to the site mid-exam? What happens?
  6. What if you think you have enough time, but then are called away in an emergency and the 8 hour timer expires - does that still count as a first exam?
  7. What if I do not print the Gap Analysis report that displays after I submit my exam and shows the areas where I missed questions? Can I recreate that report?
  8. If I do not pass an exam the first time, can I take a second exam right away? Are there any time constraints around taking the second exam? Are there any special procedures/changes for sign-in the second time around?
  9. Who contacts whom after the failures?
  10. What if I cannot take an online exam? Are there paper exams available?
  11. What happens if I do not have access to my exam? Can I send an email to my Instructor from within the online exam? Does it go to my instructor that I had in class?

The Application

  1. Why should I consider applying for the final exam and the BA Certified designation?
  2. How may I request the BA Certified final exam?
  3. What can I expect to see on the application?
  4. What information is needed for business analysis work history?
  5. Please explain the two reference forms. How should references be submitted?

The Exam

  1. Once I apply for the final exam, how long will it take to receive it?
  2. If I am not a B2T Training student but I have substantial Business Analyst experience how should I study for the final exam?
  3. May I take the final exam if I do not have 2 years experience?
  4. Is the exam open book? May I collaborate?
  5. What is included in the final exam?
  6. How do I complete the exam? How long will it take?
  7. How much time may I take to complete the final exam?
  8. What is the grading process for the final exam?
  9. What if I fail the final exam?
  10. When I pass the final exam will I automatically be certified?