Introduction to Business Intelligence
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| Audience | Business Executives, Managers, Key Personnel |
| Synopsis | A dynamic and interactive seminar for business executives, managers and key personnel to learn about Business Intelligence and why it is a critical and essential component in so many businesses today. |
| Topics | What is Business Intelligence?
• Brief History of evolution of Business Intelligence
• Current examples of usage of Business Intelligence in various industries today
• The Basic tools of Business Intelligence
Data Warehousing
• What is a Data Warehouse and a Data Mart
• Production Transaction Systems vs. Reporting/Query Systems
• Building Blocks of a Data Warehouse
• Operational Data Stores
• Examples of Data Warehouses (Good and Bad) in Businesses today
Keys to Success in Implementing Business Intelligence
• Identifying and meeting the business need
• The Iceberg theory
• Executive sponsorship and commitment
• Design of the data model and the overall solution
• The role of the business users
• The role of I.T.
• The choice of tools
• Consideration and usage of external consultants
• Competency Center and Best Practices
• Measuring progress and success criteria
Business Intelligence Tools and Functions
• If a Hammer is the only tool you have…….
• Reporting Tools
• Query and Reporting Tools
• Dashboard and Data Visualization Tools
• Predictive Analysis and Data Mining
• Intelligent Report Distribution and Publishing
• Data loading and transformation tools
• Analytical Applications
Business Intelligence Users
• Report and Information Consumers
• Query and Analysis Standard Users
• Query and Analysis Power Users
• Report creators and Data Stewards
• Business Intelligence and Data Administrators
Integrating Business Intelligence
• Microsoft Office Integration
• Email,Web site and Portal Integration
• Integration with existing Production Applications
Business Intelligence Case Studies
• 3 Case Studies of corporations using Business Intelligence to improve their business will be presented and discussed
Business Intelligence Workshop
• How can Business Intelligence help our company today?
• How can Business Intelligence help me in my job?
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