What is In and Out in Business Architecture (BA) in 2026: From Exams to Practitioner Certification

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Business Architecture (BA) is undergoing the same transformation: away from framework-centric, multiple-choice exams and toward practitioner-based competence proven through real work.

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February 25, 2026

Ethan Shimones

What is In and Out in Business Architecture (BA) in 2026: From Exams to Practitioner Certification

Business Architecture (BA) is undergoing the same transformation: away from framework-centric, multiple-choice exams and toward practitioner-based competence proven through real work, with BIZBOK/CBA®-style certification as a well-known example of the older model, not the only one.

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