What is a Certified Balloon Artist (CBA)?

CBAs are people who work for a Qualatex Balloon Network (QBN) Business Member and have successfully completed the program's written tests, as well as the CBA Practical Examination to demonstrate their knowledge of the QBN curriculum and ability to produce quality balloon work.

While the QBN curriculum features systems and methods that have proven to be successful with leading balloon retailers, we recognize there are other systems and methods that also work well for many balloon businesses. The purpose of QBN testing and the CBA Practical Exam is to confirm knowledge and skill. By doing so, QBN Business Members and Pioneer Balloon Company are better able to trust CBAs with referral business because they have demonstrated their knowledge in an objective way.

Technically, a CBA is a balloon professional who has:

* Taken and passed (with a score of 80% or above) all of the QBN tests (either Vols. 1-5 or QBN Balloon Basics, QBN Balloon Deliveries & Bouquets, and QBN Balloon Decor).
* Taken and passed (with a score of 80% or above) the CBA Practical Exam - a timed, 4-hour, hands-on exam designed to confirm knowledge of the QBN curriculum.

Professionals who earn the CBA designation have chosen to grow their businesses through networking with other balloon professionals, continuing their education, giving and receiving referrals, and taking advantage of the marketing support available to CBAs.

There are currently more than 2,000 Certified Balloon Artist professionals worldwide.

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