BIAN Foundation Courseware (version 3)

This courseware supports the accredited BIAN Foundation training and is designed for professionals preparing for the BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation certification through the online exam.

The BIAN Foundation certification is issued by the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and administered by Van Haren Learning Solutions. The exam validates the candidate’s understanding of the BIAN Reference Architecture for the financial services industry, including the BIAN standard and its role in enabling interoperability within the Open Finance ecosystem.

By successfully completing the exam, candidates demonstrate that they have mastered the core concepts of the BIAN Foundation level. This includes the ability to explain the value BIAN provides to financial institutions and service providers, the principles and components of the BIAN Reference Architecture, and how the architecture supports reduced integration costs, improved interoperability, and enhanced enterprise manageability. Candidates will also understand how BIAN relates to other industry standards.

The BIAN Foundation certification is suitable for professionals working in the financial services domain, including business architects, application architects, enterprise and solution architects, consultants, and service providers adopting BIAN principles.

Key Benefits of the BIAN Foundation Certification

• Enables professionals to apply and leverage the BIAN standard effectively.
• Enhances general knowledge and skills related to financial services architecture and supports the development of more transparent and manageable ICT landscapes.
• Provides individuals and organizations with a competitive advantage.
• Demonstrates professional competence for banking and architecture specialists.

Exam Details

• Number of questions: 60
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Pass mark: 70%
• Open/closed book: Closed book
• Language: English
• Availability: Online