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BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification (Version 3)
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BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification (Version 3)

The BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification will be allocated by passing the exam. This is the official BIAN Foundation level certification by the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and is carried out and certified by Van Haren Learning Solutions. The BIAN certification is intended for enterprise… Read more

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Exam Details

Everything you need to know before you sit the exam.

Duration 60 min.
Questions 60 questions
Pass mark 70%
Open / closed book Closed
Language English
Availability Online availability

Exam Overview

This certification qualifies professionals and demonstrates their knowledge of BIAN
It is necessary for professionals to have this basic knowledge in order to model a bank to the BIAN standard
It qualifies professionals in the financial services industry to demonstrate that they
have the proper understanding of the standards in architecture required for financial organizations.

About This Exam

The BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification will be allocated by passing the exam. This is the official BIAN Foundation level certification by the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and is carried out and certified by Van Haren Learning Solutions.

The BIAN certification is intended for enterprise, solution, business and or information architects. Additionally, consultants and advisors in the banking- and financial services industry. The BIAN Certification Exam will test the delegates on their knowledge about the BIAN standard. This is the common framework for banking interoperability issues.

By successfully passing the BIAN Foundation exam delegates will achieve the
BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certificate which ensures that they have been audited and have successfully mastered the required BIAN Foundation level.

Being certified in The BIAN Foundation level acknowledges that a certified professional has mastered the BIAN Standard and is aware that financial institutions can be modelled in a standard way, which enables maximum interoperability and re-use and minimum IT integration cost. A BIAN Foundation certified person is able to recognize and apply this to other financial services providers.


This includes their ability to describe and recognize certain knowledge about BIAN such as: the benefits BIAN provides to financial services providers, the BIAN design principles and artefacts, the abilities to reduce integration cost and maximize interoperability.

The BIAN certification exam is intended for professionals in the financial services industry such as: enterprise- and solution architects, consultants, that all operate in the financial services industry.

The BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification will be allocated by passing the exam. This is the official BIAN Foundation level certification by the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and is carried out and certified by Van Haren Learning Solutions.

The BIAN certification is intended for enterprise, solution, business and or information architects. Additionally, consultants and advisors in the banking- and financial services industry. The BIAN Certification Exam will test the delegates on their knowledge about the BIAN standard. This is the common framework for banking interoperability issues.

By successfully passing the BIAN Foundation exam delegates will achieve the
BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certificate which ensures that they have been audited and have successfully mastered the required BIAN Foundation level.

Being certified in The BIAN Foundation level acknowledges that a certified professional has mastered the BIAN Standard and is aware that financial institutions can be modelled in a standard way, which enables maximum interoperability and re-use and minimum IT integration cost. A BIAN Foundation certified person is able to recognize and apply this to other financial services providers.


This includes their ability to describe and recognize certain knowledge about BIAN such as: the benefits BIAN provides to financial services providers, the BIAN design principles and artefacts, the abilities to reduce integration cost and maximize interoperability.

The BIAN certification exam is intended for professionals in the financial services industry such as: enterprise- and solution architects, consultants, that all operate in the financial services industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the syllabus?
See here
Can I find an online demo exam?
Is there training material available?
BIAN Banking Architecture Courseware
Where can I find a trainer?
What are the relevant certifications levels?
This currently is the main certification
Which languages are available and where can I find these?
Currently, English only
Can I find a repository-certified professional?

Yes, here for those that like to be included.

Where can I find additional FAQ?
Where can I find more information about the exam in general and related manners?

Exam instruction via www.vhls.global

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Certification Exam

BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification (Version 3)

  • In-person Invigilated change
  • Duration: 60 min.
  • Questions: 60 questions
  • Pass mark: 70%
  • Open / closed book: Closed
  • Language: English
€568.70
Excl. VAT: €470.00
Contact Advisor
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StandardsBIAN
LanguageEnglish
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