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TDWIs Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) is the business intelligence and data warehousing industrys most meaningful and credible certification program.
tdwi.org/cbip
CERTIFIED BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL
A Road Map for
Advancing
Your Career
Get recognized as an industry leader.
Get ahead of the competition.
Advance your career with CBIP.
Professionals holding a TDWI CBIP
certifcation command an average
salary of $114,613—more than
$7,850 greater than the average
for non-certifed professionals.
Source: 2014 TDWI Salary, Roles,
and Responsibilities Report
TDWI CERTIFICATION
“CBIP is one of the most globally
recognized business intelligence
certifcations for information
management leads. It demonstrates
that you have the maturity, skills,
and experience required to architect
and lead business intelligence
projects.”
Ewen Plougastel, CBIP
IM Senior Manager, Business Intelligence, Analytics,
and Big Data
TDWI’s Certifed Business Intelligence
Professional (CBIP) is the business
intelligence and data warehousing
industry’s most meaningful and credible
certifcation program.
Get recognized as an
industry leader.
Distinguishing yourself in your career can be a diffcult,
yet rewarding task. TDWI’s CBIP program will help you
defne, establish, and set yourself apart professionally
with a meaningful BI certifcation credential.
CBIP status makes a strong statement that you are among
the leaders in the industry—up to date with BI technologies,
knowledgeable about best practices and state-of-the-art solutions,
and at the leading edge of emerging trends. Let your résumé
show that your in-depth knowledge has been certifed by TDWI,
the industry’s premier provider of business intelligence and data
warehousing education.
Get ahead of the
competition.
CBIP CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
• SALARY. Current surveys demonstrate that CBIP-certifed
professionals enjoy higher salaries.
• OPPORTUNITY. Today’s hiring managers and recruiters take
certifcation seriously.
• CREDIBILITY. The rigorous examination process ensures that
CBIP is the industry standard.
• VERSATILITY. The credential validates advanced technical
knowledge without ties to a specifc vendor or product.
• RECOGNITION. Have your BI expertise confrmed by a recognized
industry organization.
• SPECIALIZATION. CBIP recognizes your experience in distinct
skill areas, which helps employers confdently match your skills to
their job requirements.
• VALIDATION. CBIP goes beyond conceptual and theoretical
knowledge, demanding real-world experience and the
demonstrated ability to apply your skills.
• CONNECTIONS. Get in touch with other CBIPs and keep learning
through TDWI’s events and social networks.
Get started today.
We’ve made it easy to follow your own path
to CBIP certifcation. The steps in this guide
offer a road map that can help you plan,
prepare for, and complete your CBIP exams.
tdwi.org/cbip
TDWI CERTIFICATION
Why become certifed?
In the rapidly growing and changing feld of business intelligence (BI), certifcation is
especially important.
When competing for the best opportunities, most interesting positions, and most competitive
salaries, you need to stand out from the crowd.
Certifcation is an important part of career development, especially for those in advanced
information systems felds.
Demographic Profle of
Certifed Business Professionals
SPECIALTY AREA
Business Analytics
21%
Data Analysis and Design
57%
Data Integration
5%
Leadership and Management
17%
EXPERIENCE
Less than 2 years
4%
2–4 years
8%
4–6 years
10%
6–10 years
25%
10–20 years
38%
More than 20 years
15%
TDWI CERTIFICATION
Is CBIP Right for You?
The CBIP program is designed for senior-level
information systems and technology professionals in
the business intelligence and data warehousing industry.
Professional experience and education that can help determine
if CBIP is right for you:
• Two or more years of full-time direct experience in computer
information systems, data modeling, data planning, data
defnitions, metadata systems development, enterprise
resource planning, systems analysis, application development
and programming, or information technology management
• BA or MA in information systems, computer science,
accounting, business administration, engineering,
mathematics, sciences, or statistics
• A desire to advance your career and set yourself apart
1
2
Identify Your Specialty Area
CBIP offers four recognized industry specialty areas to validate
your skills and experience. The exams you take will be based
on the specialty area(s) you select.
• BUSINESS ANALYTICS: Understanding of both business
and technical topics: concepts of performance management,
business metrics defnition and delivery, data visualization,
and deployment and use of technology solutions such as
OLAP, dashboards, scorecards, analytic applications, and
data mining.
• DATA ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: Analysis concentrates on
understanding business needs, and design translates needs
into data structures. Skills include analysis, business metrics
specifcation, and relational and dimensional modeling, as
well as an understanding of data warehousing concepts,
architectures, and processes.
• DATA INTEGRATION: Profciency in acquiring, transforming,
and cleansing data. Mastery of concepts and skills for source
data analysis and source qualifcation, data profling, source/
target mapping, data cleansing and transformation, and ETL
development.
• LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: Requires deep process
knowledge, including development methodology, program and
project management, as well as organizational and team-
building skills. An understanding of business topics such as
BPM, CRM, and SCM is also needed.
How do I identify my specialty area?
Read the descriptions under “Identify Your
Specialty Area” below. Do any of them sound
like your area of expertise? Select the exams
you need to take based on your identifed
specialty area.
Still have questions about where your skills ft
in? Contact us at [email protected].
?
“I was looking for a credible,
platform-agnostic certifcation
that would introduce me to
fundamental concepts in DW
and BI in a structured way. I
also needed the certifcation
to attest that I possessed a
marketable skill.”
Trevor Wood, CBIP
System Architect, Financial & BI Systems
CIBC FirstCaribbean
A Road Map for Advancing Your Career
3
Identify Your Exams
CBIP certifcation requires passing three exams. You must
take the two mandatory exams on information systems and
data warehousing, plus at least one specialty area exam. Many
people become certifed in several specialty areas by taking
additional exams.
Certifcation requires passing THREE exams:
TWO MANDATORY EXAMS
Information Systems Core
Data Warehousing
AND ONE EXAM FOR EACH SPECIALTY AREA
Business Analytics
Data Management
(Data Analysis and Design specialty)
Data Integration
Leadership and Management
CBIPs earn an average salary of
$114,613. Annual salary tends to
increase with the addition of more
certifcates; those with four or more
earned an average of $116,005 in
2013.
Source: 2014 TDWI Salary, Roles,
and Responsibilities Report
TDWI Onsite Education
Your Location, Your Team,
Our Instructors
If you have a team or group of
individuals seeking CBIP certifcation,
consider TDWI Onsite Education. Our
instructors will bring the exam prep
courses, any extra education, and the
examinations right to your conference
room with a training package tailored
to your team’s needs. You’ll accelerate
the certifcation process and improve
overall exam performance—without
incurring travel expenses or sending
staff out of the offce.
Contact:
Yvonne Baho
Director, TDWI Onsite Education
[email protected]
978.582.7105
4
Prepare for Your Exams
If you’re one of the few who possesses a wealth of knowledge
and experience—both broad and deep—you can take the ex-
ams without any preparation. However, the exams are rigorous,
and TDWI recommends that you take time to prepare. We offer
resources that can help.
• CBIP EXAM GUIDE: The CBIP Exam Guide contains
detailed exam outlines, reference reading lists, sample exam
questions, and answer explanations for each exam included
in the CBIP program. The guide will help you identify areas
where additional study and/or work experience may be
necessary. Visit tdwi.org/cbip/examguide to purchase the
guide and get started.
• EXAM PREPARATION COURSES: In addition to many CBIP-
friendly courses, TDWI offers dedicated preparation courses
for each CBIP exam. Prep courses can improve exam scores,
and are designed for veterans and novices alike to provide
an interactive and informative review just prior to testing.
Test preparation includes discussion, review of concepts,
terminology, and sample exam questions.
Interested in purchasing the
CBIP Exam Guide?
Visit tdwi.org/cbip/examguide.
Did you know?
TDWI offers CBIP-related courses through the
following education opportunites:
• TDWI Education Conferences
• TDWI Seminars
• TDWI Onsite Education
Register for upcoming CBIP prep courses:
tdwi.org/cbip/prepcourses
?
Identify Your
Specialty Area
Need more information?
Visit tdwi.org/cbip or
contact us at [email protected].
?
5
6
Take Your Exams
There are three ways to take CBIP exams:
1. At TDWI Education Conferences (tdwi.org/conferences)
2. Via TDWI Onsite Education (tdwi.org/onsite)
3. Via individual exams proctored remotely over the Internet.
Candidates must have a computer with high-speed Internet,
a webcam, and audio capability. Contact [email protected] to
schedule your session.
Length of Exams and Scoring
Each exam is 110 questions long with a time limit of 1.5
hours. Exam questions are multiple choice and are “straight-
line,” which means the answer to one question does not affect
the next question. Scores are available immediately.
Certifcation Levels
• PRACTITIONER LEVEL: Score 50 percent (50%) or higher
on each of three exams. Practitioner Level certifcation
demonstrates a working knowledge of concepts, skills, and
techniques within a specialty, as well as the ability to assume
leadership responsibilities at both the project and program
levels.
• MASTERY LEVEL: Score 70 percent (70%) or higher on each
of three exams. Mastery Level professionals have mastered
concepts, skills, and best practices within a specialty. They
have the ability to lead a team effectively at the project and
program levels, and have the skills to mentor others.
Keep Your CBIP Current
Don’t let your certifcation lapse!
Your certifcation is valid for four years. After this initial period,
it must be renewed every three years. Recertifcation requires
proof of 120 credit hours of continuing education earned since
the last renewal. In addition, an annual fee of $125 is due to
ICCP after the frst year. tdwi.org/cbip/recertifcation
Keep learning and connecting with TDWI
• EDUCATION: Gain knowledge by attending TDWI Education
Conferences, Executive Summits, and other events.
tdwi.org/education
• CBIP ON LINKEDIN: Join the CBIP group on LinkedIn, the
hottest social networking site for professionals.
tdwi.org/linkedin/cbip
• CHAPTERS: Join a TDWI Chapter in your area.
tdwi.org/chapters
• TDWI PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Stay on the cutting edge
with TDWI’s exclusive research and publications.
tdwi.org/premium-membership
Certify Your Team On Site.
Need to get your team CBIP certifed? Just tell us where and when and we’ll
be there.
TDWI Onsite Education can accelerate the CBIP certifcation process and
improve overall exam performance—without incurring travel expenses or
sending staff out of the offce. Our instructors can bring a training package
tailored to your team’s needs. We provide the exam prep courses, any extra
education, and the exams right to your company location.
Visit tdwi.org/onsite/cbip to get started.
Get Certifed by TDWI.
CBIP: The most meaningful and credible
certifcation program in the business
intelligence and data warehousing industry.
“CBIP represents a standard of the
industry, much like becoming a CPA for
accountants or passing the bar exam
for the legal profession. It demonstrates
a level of dedication and breadth of
knowledge.”
J. Myers, CBIP
BI Consultant
Need more information?
Visit tdwi.org/cbip or
contact us at [email protected].
?
TDWI
555 S Renton Village Place, Ste. 700
Renton, WA 98057-3295
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: tdwi.org/cbip
doc_347877499.pdf
TDWIs Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) is the business intelligence and data warehousing industrys most meaningful and credible certification program.
tdwi.org/cbip
CERTIFIED BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL
A Road Map for
Advancing
Your Career
Get recognized as an industry leader.
Get ahead of the competition.
Advance your career with CBIP.
Professionals holding a TDWI CBIP
certifcation command an average
salary of $114,613—more than
$7,850 greater than the average
for non-certifed professionals.
Source: 2014 TDWI Salary, Roles,
and Responsibilities Report
TDWI CERTIFICATION
“CBIP is one of the most globally
recognized business intelligence
certifcations for information
management leads. It demonstrates
that you have the maturity, skills,
and experience required to architect
and lead business intelligence
projects.”
Ewen Plougastel, CBIP
IM Senior Manager, Business Intelligence, Analytics,
and Big Data
TDWI’s Certifed Business Intelligence
Professional (CBIP) is the business
intelligence and data warehousing
industry’s most meaningful and credible
certifcation program.
Get recognized as an
industry leader.
Distinguishing yourself in your career can be a diffcult,
yet rewarding task. TDWI’s CBIP program will help you
defne, establish, and set yourself apart professionally
with a meaningful BI certifcation credential.
CBIP status makes a strong statement that you are among
the leaders in the industry—up to date with BI technologies,
knowledgeable about best practices and state-of-the-art solutions,
and at the leading edge of emerging trends. Let your résumé
show that your in-depth knowledge has been certifed by TDWI,
the industry’s premier provider of business intelligence and data
warehousing education.
Get ahead of the
competition.
CBIP CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
• SALARY. Current surveys demonstrate that CBIP-certifed
professionals enjoy higher salaries.
• OPPORTUNITY. Today’s hiring managers and recruiters take
certifcation seriously.
• CREDIBILITY. The rigorous examination process ensures that
CBIP is the industry standard.
• VERSATILITY. The credential validates advanced technical
knowledge without ties to a specifc vendor or product.
• RECOGNITION. Have your BI expertise confrmed by a recognized
industry organization.
• SPECIALIZATION. CBIP recognizes your experience in distinct
skill areas, which helps employers confdently match your skills to
their job requirements.
• VALIDATION. CBIP goes beyond conceptual and theoretical
knowledge, demanding real-world experience and the
demonstrated ability to apply your skills.
• CONNECTIONS. Get in touch with other CBIPs and keep learning
through TDWI’s events and social networks.
Get started today.
We’ve made it easy to follow your own path
to CBIP certifcation. The steps in this guide
offer a road map that can help you plan,
prepare for, and complete your CBIP exams.
tdwi.org/cbip
TDWI CERTIFICATION
Why become certifed?
In the rapidly growing and changing feld of business intelligence (BI), certifcation is
especially important.
When competing for the best opportunities, most interesting positions, and most competitive
salaries, you need to stand out from the crowd.
Certifcation is an important part of career development, especially for those in advanced
information systems felds.
Demographic Profle of
Certifed Business Professionals
SPECIALTY AREA
Business Analytics
21%
Data Analysis and Design
57%
Data Integration
5%
Leadership and Management
17%
EXPERIENCE
Less than 2 years
4%
2–4 years
8%
4–6 years
10%
6–10 years
25%
10–20 years
38%
More than 20 years
15%
TDWI CERTIFICATION
Is CBIP Right for You?
The CBIP program is designed for senior-level
information systems and technology professionals in
the business intelligence and data warehousing industry.
Professional experience and education that can help determine
if CBIP is right for you:
• Two or more years of full-time direct experience in computer
information systems, data modeling, data planning, data
defnitions, metadata systems development, enterprise
resource planning, systems analysis, application development
and programming, or information technology management
• BA or MA in information systems, computer science,
accounting, business administration, engineering,
mathematics, sciences, or statistics
• A desire to advance your career and set yourself apart
1
2
Identify Your Specialty Area
CBIP offers four recognized industry specialty areas to validate
your skills and experience. The exams you take will be based
on the specialty area(s) you select.
• BUSINESS ANALYTICS: Understanding of both business
and technical topics: concepts of performance management,
business metrics defnition and delivery, data visualization,
and deployment and use of technology solutions such as
OLAP, dashboards, scorecards, analytic applications, and
data mining.
• DATA ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: Analysis concentrates on
understanding business needs, and design translates needs
into data structures. Skills include analysis, business metrics
specifcation, and relational and dimensional modeling, as
well as an understanding of data warehousing concepts,
architectures, and processes.
• DATA INTEGRATION: Profciency in acquiring, transforming,
and cleansing data. Mastery of concepts and skills for source
data analysis and source qualifcation, data profling, source/
target mapping, data cleansing and transformation, and ETL
development.
• LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: Requires deep process
knowledge, including development methodology, program and
project management, as well as organizational and team-
building skills. An understanding of business topics such as
BPM, CRM, and SCM is also needed.
How do I identify my specialty area?
Read the descriptions under “Identify Your
Specialty Area” below. Do any of them sound
like your area of expertise? Select the exams
you need to take based on your identifed
specialty area.
Still have questions about where your skills ft
in? Contact us at [email protected].
?
“I was looking for a credible,
platform-agnostic certifcation
that would introduce me to
fundamental concepts in DW
and BI in a structured way. I
also needed the certifcation
to attest that I possessed a
marketable skill.”
Trevor Wood, CBIP
System Architect, Financial & BI Systems
CIBC FirstCaribbean
A Road Map for Advancing Your Career
3
Identify Your Exams
CBIP certifcation requires passing three exams. You must
take the two mandatory exams on information systems and
data warehousing, plus at least one specialty area exam. Many
people become certifed in several specialty areas by taking
additional exams.
Certifcation requires passing THREE exams:
TWO MANDATORY EXAMS
Information Systems Core
Data Warehousing
AND ONE EXAM FOR EACH SPECIALTY AREA
Business Analytics
Data Management
(Data Analysis and Design specialty)
Data Integration
Leadership and Management
CBIPs earn an average salary of
$114,613. Annual salary tends to
increase with the addition of more
certifcates; those with four or more
earned an average of $116,005 in
2013.
Source: 2014 TDWI Salary, Roles,
and Responsibilities Report
TDWI Onsite Education
Your Location, Your Team,
Our Instructors
If you have a team or group of
individuals seeking CBIP certifcation,
consider TDWI Onsite Education. Our
instructors will bring the exam prep
courses, any extra education, and the
examinations right to your conference
room with a training package tailored
to your team’s needs. You’ll accelerate
the certifcation process and improve
overall exam performance—without
incurring travel expenses or sending
staff out of the offce.
Contact:
Yvonne Baho
Director, TDWI Onsite Education
[email protected]
978.582.7105
4
Prepare for Your Exams
If you’re one of the few who possesses a wealth of knowledge
and experience—both broad and deep—you can take the ex-
ams without any preparation. However, the exams are rigorous,
and TDWI recommends that you take time to prepare. We offer
resources that can help.
• CBIP EXAM GUIDE: The CBIP Exam Guide contains
detailed exam outlines, reference reading lists, sample exam
questions, and answer explanations for each exam included
in the CBIP program. The guide will help you identify areas
where additional study and/or work experience may be
necessary. Visit tdwi.org/cbip/examguide to purchase the
guide and get started.
• EXAM PREPARATION COURSES: In addition to many CBIP-
friendly courses, TDWI offers dedicated preparation courses
for each CBIP exam. Prep courses can improve exam scores,
and are designed for veterans and novices alike to provide
an interactive and informative review just prior to testing.
Test preparation includes discussion, review of concepts,
terminology, and sample exam questions.
Interested in purchasing the
CBIP Exam Guide?
Visit tdwi.org/cbip/examguide.
Did you know?
TDWI offers CBIP-related courses through the
following education opportunites:
• TDWI Education Conferences
• TDWI Seminars
• TDWI Onsite Education
Register for upcoming CBIP prep courses:
tdwi.org/cbip/prepcourses
?
Identify Your
Specialty Area
Need more information?
Visit tdwi.org/cbip or
contact us at [email protected].
?
5
6
Take Your Exams
There are three ways to take CBIP exams:
1. At TDWI Education Conferences (tdwi.org/conferences)
2. Via TDWI Onsite Education (tdwi.org/onsite)
3. Via individual exams proctored remotely over the Internet.
Candidates must have a computer with high-speed Internet,
a webcam, and audio capability. Contact [email protected] to
schedule your session.
Length of Exams and Scoring
Each exam is 110 questions long with a time limit of 1.5
hours. Exam questions are multiple choice and are “straight-
line,” which means the answer to one question does not affect
the next question. Scores are available immediately.
Certifcation Levels
• PRACTITIONER LEVEL: Score 50 percent (50%) or higher
on each of three exams. Practitioner Level certifcation
demonstrates a working knowledge of concepts, skills, and
techniques within a specialty, as well as the ability to assume
leadership responsibilities at both the project and program
levels.
• MASTERY LEVEL: Score 70 percent (70%) or higher on each
of three exams. Mastery Level professionals have mastered
concepts, skills, and best practices within a specialty. They
have the ability to lead a team effectively at the project and
program levels, and have the skills to mentor others.
Keep Your CBIP Current
Don’t let your certifcation lapse!
Your certifcation is valid for four years. After this initial period,
it must be renewed every three years. Recertifcation requires
proof of 120 credit hours of continuing education earned since
the last renewal. In addition, an annual fee of $125 is due to
ICCP after the frst year. tdwi.org/cbip/recertifcation
Keep learning and connecting with TDWI
• EDUCATION: Gain knowledge by attending TDWI Education
Conferences, Executive Summits, and other events.
tdwi.org/education
• CBIP ON LINKEDIN: Join the CBIP group on LinkedIn, the
hottest social networking site for professionals.
tdwi.org/linkedin/cbip
• CHAPTERS: Join a TDWI Chapter in your area.
tdwi.org/chapters
• TDWI PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Stay on the cutting edge
with TDWI’s exclusive research and publications.
tdwi.org/premium-membership
Certify Your Team On Site.
Need to get your team CBIP certifed? Just tell us where and when and we’ll
be there.
TDWI Onsite Education can accelerate the CBIP certifcation process and
improve overall exam performance—without incurring travel expenses or
sending staff out of the offce. Our instructors can bring a training package
tailored to your team’s needs. We provide the exam prep courses, any extra
education, and the exams right to your company location.
Visit tdwi.org/onsite/cbip to get started.
Get Certifed by TDWI.
CBIP: The most meaningful and credible
certifcation program in the business
intelligence and data warehousing industry.
“CBIP represents a standard of the
industry, much like becoming a CPA for
accountants or passing the bar exam
for the legal profession. It demonstrates
a level of dedication and breadth of
knowledge.”
J. Myers, CBIP
BI Consultant
Need more information?
Visit tdwi.org/cbip or
contact us at [email protected].
?
TDWI
555 S Renton Village Place, Ste. 700
Renton, WA 98057-3295
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: tdwi.org/cbip
doc_347877499.pdf