BIAN Foundation self-study package

• BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation Certification
• BIAN Banking Architecture Foundation - Exam voucher
• BIAN 2nd Edition – A framework for the financial services industry - ebook
• Extra a retake is included in this product (at no extra expense, value €60.44)

The BIAN Foundation Self-Study Package includes the same materials as those provided in an official Accredited BIAN training. Therefore, by purchasing this package, you will receive the same content and resources as in an official course.

If you plan to attend a formal training at a later stage, no worries — you will need these materials anyway. So, buying this Self-Study Bundle is not a wasted investment.
This package includes an extra retake voucher, providing you with a financial benefit and ensuring you that you can get certified by leveraging the extra exam attempt. 

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.

1. Deep understanding of standardized banking architecture

   • Learn how to design modular, interoperable, and future-proof banking solutions.
   • Understand BIAN’s service domains, capabilities, and architecture principles.

2. Alignment with industry best practices

   • Stay aligned with globally recognized banking architecture standards.
   • Benefit from approaches adopted by leading banks, fintechs, and technology providers.

3. Accelerates digital transformation and core modernization

   • Apply BIAN’s service-oriented architecture (SOA) to modernize core banking.
   • Support API-driven ecosystems, open banking, and cloud-based solutions.

4. Improved collaboration between business and IT

   • Use BIAN as a common language and framework for alignment.
   • Bridge the gap between business requirements and IT delivery.

5. Enhances career opportunities and professional recognition

   • Gain recognition as an expert in banking architecture and transformation.
   • Access new roles such as enterprise architect, solution architect, and transformation lead.
   • Highly valued by banks seeking BIAN-certified talent for modernization initiatives.

6. Enables efficient reuse and faster time-to-market

   • Leverage reusable service domains and standardized APIs.
   • Reduce duplication of effort and speed up the delivery of new products and services.

7. Supports compliance and regulatory alignment

   • Structure service domains and data flows in ways that facilitate regulatory compliance.
   • Improve traceability and transparency of banking processes.

8. Access to BIAN's global community and networking opportunities

   • Connect with banks, technology partners, and consulting firms using BIAN.
   • Collaborate, share insights, and contribute to the evolution of BIAN standards.