1. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

2. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
What is a CBMA?
• Certified Business Model Analysts are trained and accredited by the Business
Model Institute for their business model expertise
• Many professional areas of study offer certification of expertise and knowledge
• Maters of Business Administration (MBA)
•Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
• Certified Financial Planer (CFP)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified experts in the fast-growing area of business modeling have a competitive
advantage

3. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
Who can become certified?
• Any business person with five years of qualifying experience is eligible to train for
the CMBA certification and must be an active member of BMI. Qualifying experience
includes, but is not limited to:
• Business consulting and coaching
• Business ownership
• Management position or higher in a corporation
• Academic professors
• Business Planning
• Banking & Investment Professionals
• Entrepreneurs

4. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
How can certification benefit me?
• The practice area of business models is rapidly growing
• Interest is peaking on Google for “business model consultant”

5. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
How can certification benefit me?
• Prestige of knowledge certification differentiates you from the competition
• Only CBMA’s have access to our Business Quotient ™ software
• Tools and training available for you and your clients is available exclusively to
CBMAs
• Use of the CMBA designation and logo in marketing materials
• Discount on all live workshops, seminars, and conventions
• Listing on the Business Model Institute site of local CBMAs

6. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
What’s the certification process?
• Candidates must complete an initial questionnaire demonstration their general
business experience and acumen
• Candidates must complete a 12 module online training program
• 15 Optional training modules for additional learning are included
• A two-hour written examination demonstrating their knowledge of business
models must be passed
• CMBA Training program highlights:
• History of business models
• Identifying business model types and trends
• Breaking down a business model into eight areas
• Detailed analysis of the eight areas
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses of a business model
• Scoring a business model using the BQ and Wheel
• Mastering business model innovation
• Using the BQ software tool
• Leveraging your CBMA in business or consulting
• Preparation for examination

7. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
How much does it cost?
• $3000 training fee
• $250 examination grading fee
• $595/year continuing education fee required to keep your CBMA designation
• 200 BQ reports are included in continuing education fee

8. CERTIFIEDBUSINESSMODELANALYST
How do I get started?
• Visit http://businessmodelinstitute.com/cbma/ for an official application to the
program
• Send us an email at cbma@businessmodeinstiute.com