What is APBMA?
The Association of Professional Business & Management Analysts (APBMA) is a global network of professionals committed to advancing business and management analysis. It supports business analysts, management analysts, consultants, managers, students and organizations.
What does APBMA offer individual professionals?
- Membership grades for every career stage, with recognition by current and prospective employers. See membership grades.
- Professional letters for Associate (AAPBMA), Fellow (FAPBMA) and Chartered Fellow (CFAPBMA) members.
- Networking and mentorship through member-only events, forums and mentorship opportunities. See member services.
- On-demand tutorials and masterclasses on Business Analytics, Data Science, AI applications and more, plus member discounts on training programs, certification exams, partner platforms and software tools.
- Career opportunities, including curated job opportunities across multiple sectors. See opportunities and careers.
- Digital badges for your grade and for years of membership, which employers can check. See digital badges.
Which membership grade fits me?
| Grade | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Student | People currently studying, or within one year of graduating from, a business-related programme. |
| Associate | People with over 5 years’ experience in the field and a degree-level or equivalent qualification. |
| Fellow | People with over 12 years’ experience in the field, at least 8 of them at a strategic level. |
| Chartered Fellow | People with over 15 years’ experience in the field, at least 10 of them at a strategic level. The highest individual grade. |
| Corporate | Organizations that want their employees to benefit from APBMA training programs and recognition. |
| Companion | Academics with doctorates, professors and highly experienced management consultants. By invitation only. |
What courses does APBMA offer?
APBMA’s core courses are Scrum Master, Product Owner and Agile Management Executive. Courses are taken online through APBMA’s training platform at education.apbma.org. APBMA is also expanding its learning in Business & Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. See the certification and courses page.
What does APBMA offer organizations?
Corporate membership includes discounted training for all employees, organization-wide recognition, a corporate listing in the member directory, priority partnership opportunities, and tailored training and consulting partnerships.
How do I get started?
Choose your grade on the join page, check fees for your region on the membership pricing page, or contact APBMA with any questions.