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BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation

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About the best practice

IP owner:BIAN e.v.®
Accreditation institute:Van Haren Certify
Examination institute:certN

The Business Interoperability Association Network (BIAN) framework is a global industry standard for banking services and APIs. It provides a common language and a standardized way of describing, designing, and delivering banking services and solutions. The framework defines a comprehensive, modular, and extensible architecture for banking services. It supports a wide range of use cases, from simple payments and transfers to more complex financial services.

By using the BIAN framework, banks can improve their interoperability and collaboration, reduce their time-to-market for new services, and enable the development of new digital business models. The BIAN framework provides a shared understanding of banking services and processes, enabling efficient and effective communication and collaboration between banks and their stakeholders. (More info on BIAN.)

Certification definition

The BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation certification is a vital component of the BIAN Banking Architecture certification program. This certification validates a candidate’s understanding of the BIAN Reference Architecture for the Financial Industry, including its advantages to the financial sector and its service providers. The certification also verifies the candidate’s knowledge about the design principles and elements of the Reference Architecture and its ability to reduce integration costs, increase interoperability, and enhance enterprise manageability.

Certification requirements

Candidates can become certified by passing the BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation exam.

Vouchers for the certification exam are available through accredited trainers and Van Haren Group.

Certificate renewal

The BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation certificate is valid for two years.

Exam format

The general exam regulations apply to this exam.
Attempts per voucher:1
Number of questions:60
Passing score:70%
Time:60 minutes
Open-book:No
Language:

English

Spanish

Invigilation:

None

Question type:Multiple choice

Exam Syllabus

The following table is an overview of the topics examined in the certification exam.
#questions Level(s) of Cognition Category
1 2 3
5 ✓ Introducing BIAN and its framework (Basic)
  • The BIAN association, its vision, mission, goals, and benefits Section 1.1
  • Positioning BIAN in the standards landscape Section 1.3 Section 2.1 Chapter 11
  • How BIAN evolves - a member-driven architecture Subsection 1. 4.1
  • The BIAN Framework is a toolbox Subsections 1.4.2; 1.4.3
4 ✓ Introducing BIAN and its framework (Advanced)
  • The BIAN association, its vision, mission, goals, and benefits Section 1.1
  • Positioning BIAN in the standards landscape Section 1.3 Section 2.1 Chapter 11
  • How BIAN evolves - a member-driven architecture Subsection 1. 4.1
  • The BIAN Framework is a toolbox Subsections 1.4.2; 1.4.3
3 ✓ Principles and approach (Basic)
  • Agile principles Subsections 1.2.2; 1.2.3
  • Changing architecture thinking - building blocks vs. process-based architecture Subsection 1.2.4
3 ✓ Principles and approach (Advanced)
  • Agile principles Subsections 1.2.2; 1.2.3
  • Changing architecture thinking - building blocks vs. process-based architecture Subsection 1.2.4
8 ✓ The architecture (Basic)
  • The BIAN Metamodel Section 2.2
  • The Service Landscape Section 2.3
  • Service Domain and its pattern Section 2.4
  • Control Record and Information Profile and their pattern Section 2.5
  • Business Object Model and its approach & patterns Section 2.6
  • Service Operations and Semantic API and their patterns Section 2.7
  • Business Scenario and Wireframe Section 2.9
  • Business Capability Section 2.10
12 ✓ The architecture (Advanced)
  • The BIAN Metamodel Section 2.2
  • The Service Landscape Section 2.3
  • Service Domain and its pattern Section 2.4
  • Control Record and Information Profile and their pattern Section 2.5
  • Business Object Model and its approach & patterns Section 2.6
  • Service Operations and Semantic API and their patterns Section 2.7
  • Business Scenario and Wireframe Section 2.9
  • Business Capability Section 2.10
3 ✓ Applying the standard: general abilities (Basic)
  • Common Frame of Reference - ambition level in use as Section 4.1
  • Tailoring Section 4.2
  • Gradual introduction Section 4.3
6 ✓ Applying the standard: general abilities (Advanced)
  • Common Frame of Reference - ambition level in use as Section 4.1
  • Tailoring Section 4.2
  • Gradual introduction Section 4.3
3 ✓ Applying the standard: layers and transversal views (Basic)
  • A holistic overview of the enterprise Chapter 5
  • Business layer Chapter 6
  • Application layer Chapter 7
  • Information and data Chapter 8
  • Interoperability Chapter 9
10 ✓ Applying the standard: layers and transversal views (Advanced)
  • A holistic overview of the enterprise Chapter 5
  • Business layer Chapter 6
  • Application layer Chapter 7
  • Information and data Chapter 8
  • Interoperability Chapter 9
1 ✓ BIAN and TOGAF (Basic)
  • BIAN and TOGAF Chapter 10
2 ✓ BIAN and TOGAF (Advanced)
  • BIAN and TOGAF Chapter 10
More information about the levels of cognition
  • Level 1 - Knowledge: This level requires candidates to recall specific information or facts. They should demonstrate the ability to remember and recognize details, terms, or concepts from their learning materials.
  • Level 2 - Comprehension: At this level, candidates are expected to show their understanding of the acquired information. They should be able to interpret, explain, and summarize. Candidates must go beyond mere memorization and demonstrate that they can grasp the meaning and implications of the information they have learned.
  • Level 3 - Application: The focus at this level is on candidates’ ability to apply their acquired knowledge in practical situations. They should be able to use what they have learned to solve problems, apply principles, or implement strategies in real-world scenarios.
  • Level 4 - Analysis: Analysis involves candidates breaking down complex concepts into smaller parts and comprehending the relationships between them. Candidates must display the ability to analyze information, identify components, and understand the underlying connections between them.
  • Level 5 - Synthesis: At this level, candidates are expected to exhibit the ability to create something new by combining different ideas, concepts, or elements. Candidates must demonstrate their capacity to generate hypotheses, design experiments, or develop original solutions to problems. Synthesis involves creativity and the integration of different elements to form a novel whole.
  • Level 6 - Evaluation: This level requires candidates to use judgments or assessments based on criteria and evidence. Candidates must critically analyze information, compare and contrast different perspectives, and make informed decisions. They should demonstrate the ability to evaluate the quality, validity, and reliability of information, arguments, or solutions.

Reference Material

The reference material for the BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation exam is:

BIAN 2nd Edition – A framework for the financial services industry

Trainer accreditation

Van Haren Learning Solutions organizes the trainer accreditation for this certification program. More information on the accreditation process can be found on their website.