Certified Balloon Artists are Individuals who: *Work in Qualatex Balloon Network (QBN) member businesses. *Have demonstrated their knowledge of and ability to produce quality balloon work. *And, have passed a series of written exams plus a Practical Exam administered by a panel of industry experts. The CBA certification program, the most respected certification program in the balloon industry, was designed to recognize and reward various levels of knowledge and skill, and to encourage constant professional growth.