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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Pegasystems
Exam Format
90 min
50
65%
Beginner
Registration
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, German, Spanish, Japanese +2 more
Validity
Pass the current version of the exam when a new platform version is released
PEGACPBA24V1 Exam Topics and Domains
PEGACPBA24V1 is organized into 7 weighted domains.
1
Pega Express
10%
Pega Express delivery approach
Benefits and best practices of the Pega Express delivery approachPega Express values and best practices frameworkDirectly Capture Objectives (DCO)The four phases of a Pega Express Delivery and terminology
- Articulate the benefits and best practices of Pega Express delivery approach
- Describe the Pega Express values and best practices framework
- Describe the process and benefits of Directly Capture Objectives (DCO)
- Describe the four phases of a Pega Express Delivery and terminology
2
Case Management
30%
Case lifecycle design
Design a case lifecycle, set case statuses, add instructions to tasksService level agreements: urgency, goals, deadlines, passed deadlinesRoute assignments to users, work groups, work queuesConfigure and send email correspondenceIdentify duplicate casesIdentify and add optional actions; add optional actions to a workflowAutomate workflow decisions using conditionsPause and resume case processing; wait stepsSkip a stage or processConfigure child casesUnderstand when to use automation shapesCreate and manage teams of users
- Design a case lifecycle, set case statuses, add instructions to tasks
- Add a service level agreement
- configure urgency, goals, deadlines, passed deadlines
- Route assignments to users, work groups, work queues
- Configure and send email correspondence
- Identify duplicate cases
- Identify and add optional actions
- Add optional actions to a workflow
- Automate workflow decisions using conditions
- Pause and resume case processing
- wait steps
- Skip a stage or process
- Configure child cases
- Understand when to use automation shapes
- Create and manage teams of users
3
Data and Integration
15%
Data objects and application data
Configure data objects, data relationships, and data recordsCapture and present data; fields, field types, and viewsIdentify and create calculated valuesValidate data; create and configure data validation rules using business logicManipulate application data, set default property values, configure data transforms
- Configure data objects, data relationships, and data records
- Capture and present data
- fields, field types, and views
- Identify and create calculated values
- Validate data
- create and configure data validation rules by using business logic
- Manipulate application data, set default property values, configure data transforms
4
Security
5%
Access and identity concepts
Relationship between personas, operators, and access groupsDifference between authorization and authentication
- Describe the relationship between personas, operators, and access groups
- Articulate the difference between authorization and authentication
5
User Experience
10%
Views, forms, and portal content
Group fields to create viewsAdd and remove fields in viewsConfigure user interface elements and portal contentConfigure form appearance, visibility settings, and controls
- Group fields to create views
- Add and remove fields in views
- Configure user interface elements and portal content
- Configure form appearance, visibility settings, and controls
6
Application Development
25%
Role, architecture, and delivery of Pega applications
Role and skills required of a Pega Business ArchitectIdentify the stakeholders on a Pega projectBenefits of Pega's Center-out business architectureValue of developing an application in App StudioRole of rules, rulesets, classesValue of generative AIPega's CI/CD pipeline and Deployment ManagerCommunicate using collaboration toolsManage application development; user stories, feedback, bugsUse the Case Type Backlog and Estimator tool to scope a Pega Platform project
- Describe the role and skills required of a Pega Business Architect
- Identify the stakeholders on a Pega project
- Articulate the benefits of Pega's Center-out business architecture
- Describe the value of developing an application in App Studio
- Describe the role of rules, rulesets, classes
- Articulate the value of generative AI
- Describe Pega's CI/CD pipeline and Deployment Manager
- Communicate using collaboration tools
- Manage application development
- user stories, feedback, bugs
- Use the Case Type Backlog and Estimator tool to scope a Pega Platform project
7
Reporting
5%
Insights and visualizations
Benefits of using InsightsCreate visualizations using tables and chartsUse columns, filters, and sorting
- Describe the benefits of using Insights
- Create visualizations using tables and charts
- Use columns, filters, and sorting
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PEGACPBA24V1 earns the Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) certification. It sits in the Business Architect track.
Next Level Options
- PEGACPSA24V1 - Certified Pega System ArchitectCommon next step for those moving from business analysis into low-code application building
- PEGACPDC24V1 - Certified Pega Decisioning ConsultantFor business roles focusing on Pega Customer Decision Hub and next-best-action
Alternative Paths
PEGACPSSA24V1 - Certified Pega Senior System ArchitectDeeper technical build path beyond system architect
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE
Who should take this exam?
- Complete the Business Architect mission on Pega Academy (16 modules, Pega Platform '24.2)