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BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner
Certification Exam In-person Invigilated Online Proctored English Van Haren Learning Solutions SKU 4002BIANDAP2I

BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner

The BIAN Data Architect Practitioner Certification will be awarded by passing the exam. This is one of the official BIAN practitioner Certifications by the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and is carried out and certified by Van Haren Cerify. When passing you will be awarded the role of Certified BIAN Data Practitioner in Data Architect & Design.
60 minutes 60 questions Pass mark: 70% Multiple-choice, closed-book
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Exam Details

Everything you need to know before you sit the exam.

Duration 60 minutes
Questions 60 questions
Pass mark 70%
Open / closed book Multiple-choice, closed-book
Language English
Availability Online, proctored, available anywhere and anytime
Cognitive Levels Bloom Levels 1–2
Prerequisite BIAN Foundation Certificate

Why Get Certified

Validates advanced, applied knowledge of the BIAN Standard.
Recognizes certified professionals as experts in banking architecture.
Enhances career opportunities in enterprise architecture and digital transformation.
Helps organizations reduce integration costs and improve interoperability.
Connects professionals to the global BIAN community of certified practitioners.
Provides a globally recognized BIAN certificate and digital badge
BIAN Business Value and Benefits Essentials – a short introduction for executives and managers (no prerequisites).
BIAN Foundation Certification – the core certification providing fundamental knowledge of the BIAN Standard.
Practitioner Certifications – specialized applied certifications (Foundation required): Banking Architecture Practitioner
Solution Design Practitioner
Data Architecture Practitioner
Business Transformation Practitioner

Skills Assessed

Apply the BIAN Metamodel and Service Landscape in enterprise and solution architecture design.
Model banking organizations using Service Domains, Business Scenarios, and Capabilities.
Utilize BIAN artefacts such as the Control Record, Information Profile, Business Object Model (BOM), and Semantic APIs.
Integrate BIAN with frameworks like TOGAF and ArchiMate for holistic architecture management.
Tailor and implement BIAN within diverse organizational contexts, from pilot projects to full-scale adoption.
Communicate using BIAN’s standardized terminology to ensure cross-team and cross-organization consistency.
Bridge the gap between business and IT, enhancing interoperability, reuse, and standardization.

About This Exam

The BIAN Data Architect Practitioner Certification will be awarded by passing the exam. This is one of the official BIAN practitioner Certifications by the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and is carried out and certified by Van Haren Cerify. When passing you will be awarded the role of Certified BIAN Data Practitioner in Data Architect & Design.

The BIAN Data Architect practitioner Certification exam will test the delegates on their knowledge of the BIAN Data Reference Architecture for the Financial Industry.

Certified BIAN BIAN Data practitioner have the ability to realize the added value of the BIAN Object Model. They have the required knowledge and understanding of the general design principles and elements of BIAN’s Reference Architecture for the Financial Industry. In particular they have achieved the objective of understanding the underlying ArchiMate® and UML based concepts used by BIAN to model the Object Model and have learned to apply the BIAN Modeling Patterns.

BIAN Architecture Practitioner Certification

The BIAN Architecture Practitioner Certification is an advanced, applied-level certification that builds upon the BIAN Foundation Certification. It is designed for professionals who aim to apply the BIAN Standard in practice, using the BIAN Framework, Metamodel, and Service Landscape to design interoperable, modular banking architectures. This certification demonstrates the ability to translate business needs into architectural blueprints aligned with BIAN principles. 

Purpose and Learning Focus

This certification validates the capability to apply BIAN concepts and artefacts within an enterprise architecture context. Participants will learn how to model financial institutions using BIAN Service Domains, Capabilities, and Business Scenarios, ensuring alignment between business and IT through standardized architectural practices.

Who Should Take This Exam

The BIAN Architecture Practitioner Certification is ideal for professionals working in or with financial institutions who are involved in architecture, design, or digital transformation, including:

Enterprise, Solution, Business, and Information Architects

IT and Systems Architects

Integration Specialists and API Designers

Technology Consultants and Advisors in Financial Services

Transformation and Change Managers

Business Analysts and Functional Designers

Educators, Trainers, and Internal Consultants supporting BIAN adoption

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the syllabus?
See here
What is the recommended literature?
Are there training materials available?
Where can I find a trainer?
What are the relevant certifications levels?
There is one prerequisite Foundation. Beyond that there are 3 Practitioners tracks.
Which languages are available and where can I find these?
Currently, English only
Where can I find more information about the exam in general and other related manners?
Exam instruction via www.vhls.global

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Certification Exam

BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner

  • In-person Invigilated change
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Questions: 60 questions
  • Pass mark: 70%
  • Open / closed book: Multiple-choice, closed-book
  • Language: English
  • SKU: 4002BIANDAP2I
€568.70
Excl. VAT: €470.00
Contact Advisor
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DomainsEnterprise Architecture
SubdomainsBusiness Architecture
StandardsBIAN
LanguageEnglish
Product TypeExams
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