BAs often are like PMs

BAs - Business Analysts - are often, as I've seen in my vast experience in corp. America, just "lean" Project Managers (PMs), who, with a little effort can be certified as PMPs. The disciplines overlap to a great extent. Several knowledge areas are extremely similar. I think that given the post 2008 market crash of 2008 created a leaner job market, many employers who hire BAs really want that person to be more of a PM in the role. So if that seems like you, then take advantage of your experience and get PMP certified. The cert requirements are similar, but the PMP (IMHO) is more valuable and gives you more upward mobility. Just register for the exam at PMI's website then get my sim, and follow five study rules and you will pass: 1) read the PMBoK, 2) use my PMP Exam Simulator to get diagnostic feedback on your strength and weakness for the PMBoK, then iterate 2x. You will pass!