Become a Certified Business Model Analyst

If you are a consultant, coach, business owner, educator, or just interested in maximizing your knowledge of business models, we offer the world’s only business model certification. By becoming a Certified Business Model Analyst you can signify your expertise with the CBMA designation.

Please view the introductory slide shows and frequently asked questions below.

What are the benefits of certification?

Certified Business Model Analysts enjoy many benefits including:

• Access to our customized training program for business model gurus
• Prestige of an elite group of business model gurus designated as CBMAs
• Use of the CMBA designation and logo in marketing materials
• Exclusive use of the Business Quotient ™ tool. The BQ Tool is available only to CMBAs.
• Each BQ test scores the business model of the subject company based upon the eight primary areas of the business model and creates a customized report.
• Up to 200 company reports from the Business Quotient (BQ) Software Tool.
• Use of client presentations and tools
• Listing on the “Find a Certified Business Model Analyst” webpage
• Exclusive access to BMI publications, articles, webcasts and blogs
• The ability to demonstrate CBMAs’ expertise and commitment to the business model profession through guest blog posts on our site as well as other publishing opportunities
• Exclusive discounts for attending BMI’s annual summits, seminars and conferences

Learn more about the Business Quotient Tool

Who can become a Certified Business Model Analyst (CBMA)?

Any businessperson with five years of qualifying experience is eligible to train for the CMBA certification. Qualifying experience includes, but is not limited to:

• Business consulting and coaching
• Business ownership
• Management position or higher in a corporation
• Academic professors
• Business planners
• Banking and Investment Professionals
• Entrepreneurs

What is the certification process?

Candidates must complete an initial questionnaire demonstration their general business experience and acumen. Once this application is accepted, candidates must complete an extensive online training program. Then candidates must pass a written examination demonstrating their knowledge of business models and our proprietary business model scoring system. Group rates are also available.

Training program highlights:

• History of business models
• Identifying business model types and trends
• Structuring a business model into eight areas using the Business Model Wheel ™
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses of a business model
• Scoring a business model using the Business Quotient ™ Software
• Mastering business model innovation
• Understanding the Business Model Institute toolkit available to CBMAs
• Once certified, CBMAs must complete continuing education annually to maintain their status.

Learn the details of the certification process

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