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The courses included in the Business Architect career path program by Uplatz are:
1.Business Finance and Financial Modeling
2.Cost and Management Accounting
3.Leadership and Management
4.Product Management
5.Project Management Fundamentals
6.SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation)
7.Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
8.Microsoft Excel
9.Google Sheets
10.SQL Programming
11.Tableau
12.Power BI
13.SAP BusinessObjects (BO) Business Intelligence
A Business Architect is a professional who plays a strategic role in aligning an organization's business goals and objectives with its overarching enterprise architecture. The focus of a business architect is on understanding the business environment, processes, and structures to develop solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. A Business Architect is a strategic thinker who contributes to the alignment of business goals and objectives with the organization's architecture. They play a crucial role in enhancing business processes, fostering innovation, and driving positive organizational change.
The key roles and responsibilities of a Business Architect include:
1.Strategic Alignment
a).Business Strategy: Collaborate with business leaders to understand and align business strategies and objectives with the organization's overall goals.
b).Enterprise Architecture: Ensure that business processes and structures align with the enterprise architecture and support the strategic vision.
2.Business Process Modeling
a).Current State Analysis: Analyze existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
b).Business Process Modeling: Develop and maintain business process models to document, analyze, and communicate current and future state processes.
3.Requirements Management
a).Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, subject matter experts, and technology teams, to gather and prioritize business requirements.
b).Requirements Documentation: Document and communicate business requirements in a clear and understandable manner.
4.Solution Design and Development
a).Solution Architecture: Contribute to the development of solution architectures that address business needs and align with enterprise architecture standards.
b).Innovation: Explore and recommend innovative solutions and technologies that can improve business processes and outcomes.
5.Change Management
a).Change Impact Analysis: Assess the impact of proposed changes on business processes, systems, and organizational structures.
b).Change Planning: Develop change management plans to facilitate smooth transitions and ensure that stakeholders are adequately prepared for changes.
6.Communication and Collaboration
a).Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, ensuring that business architecture concepts and decisions are clearly understood.
b).Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other business units, IT teams, and project managers to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to business architecture.
7. Governance and Compliance
a).Standards Compliance: Ensure that business architecture initiatives comply with industry standards, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
b).Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in business architecture, ensuring consistency and quality in deliverables.
8.Performance Measurement
a).Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Define and measure KPIs to assess the performance and effectiveness of business processes.
b).Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in business processes and recommend enhancements.
9. Training and Education
a).Capability Building:Contribute to the development of business architecture capabilities within the organization.
b).Training Programs: Develop and deliver training programs to increase awareness and understanding of business architecture concepts.
10. Risk Management
a).Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks associated with business architecture initiatives.
b).Mitigation Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful implementation of business architecture solutions.
Course/Topic 1 - Business Finance and Financial Modeling - all lectures
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We will learn Business Finance in 3 parts. In this first part of Business Finance we will see what is Business Finance and what is the meaning, nature and significance of Business Finance. Furthermore, we will learn why Business Finance is required to carry out various activities.
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In this video we will cover the second part of Business Finance. We will learn about the classification of sources of finance and how we can get funds from the various sources. We will also learn about the characteristics of these sources.
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In this video we will learn about the third part of Business Finance. In this video we will discuss International Financing. We will learn about the various avenues of an organization to get a finance, how to obtain finance and how to raise a finance, internationally.
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In this video tutorial we will cover the first part of Financial Modelling. We will learn what is Financial Modelling and its use. Furthermore, we will also learn how to prepare financial model and the different types of Financial Models.
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In this video we will cover part 2 of the Financial Modelling. In this video we will discuss of the different types of Financial Models in detail. How to use these models as per the Business? We will also see a list of 10 common Financial Models.
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In this video we will see the final and last part of Financial Modelling. In this video course we will discuss all other Financial Models which are important and used by all other Financial organizations. These Financial Models are prepared by the organization on the basis of their business. Eg. IPO model , LBO model, IRR model.
Course/Topic 2 - Cost and Management Accounting - all lectures
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In this lecture session we learn about cost and management accounting and also talk about features of cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about why we need cost and management accounting and also talk about the importance of cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about classification of courses in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about material costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about factors of material costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about features of material costing and also talk about some important terms of material costing in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about inventory control in cost and management accounting and also talk about analysis in accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about the frequency of purchase, price, fluctuation and its range and also talk about terms of fluctuation in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about employee cost in cost and management accounting and also talk about factors of employee cost.
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In this lecture session we learn about the time rate system and also talk about factors of time rate system.
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In this lecture session we learn about holidays and leave wages in cost and management accounting and also talk about factors of leave wages.
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In this lecture session we learn about overhead absorption costing method and also talk about features of absorption in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about factors of overhead absorption costing in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about the method of selection for charging overhead in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about the sum of those costs of general management and of secretrail accounting and management.
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In this lecture session we learn about activity based costing and also talk about features of activity based costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about factors of activity based costing and features of costing in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about the cost accounting system and also talk about the importance of cost accounting system.
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In this lecture session we learn about features of the cost accounting system and also talk about the importance of cost accounting system.
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In this lecture session we learn about cost sheets in cost and management accounting and also talk about the importance of cost sheets.
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In this lecture session we learn about presentation of cost information and also talk about format of cost sheet in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about job and contract costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about features of job and contract costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about features of job and contract costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about the importance of contracts costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about cost plus contract and also talk about features of job and contract costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about joint by product in cost and management accounting and also talk about factors of joint by products.
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In this lecture session we learn about net realizable value methods in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about unit and batch costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about features of unit batch costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about features of unit and batch costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about the importance of unit and batch costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about budget costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about features of budget costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about defining business or organization objects and also talk about the importance of budget costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about the various commonly used functions of budget and also features of budget costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about zero based budgeting and also talk about features of zero based budgeting.
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In this lecture session we learn about marginal costing and also importance of marginal costing in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about features of marginal costing and and also talk about functions of cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about break even and also talk about break even in unit formula in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about identification of options and also talk about features of marginal costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about process and operating cost and also talk about features of process and operating cost in cost and management accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about the valuation of work in process presents a good deal and also talk about alternative methods.
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In this lecture session we learn about service costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about features of service costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about service course examples and also talk about the importance of service costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about the government and other aided in cost management and accounting and also talk about features of service cost.
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In this lecture session we learn about standard cost control in cost management and accounting and also talk about important terms of standard cost.
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In this lecture session we learn that standard cost is set on the basis of management's estimation and also talk about management’s estimation in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about standard costing in cost and management accounting and also talk about some functions of standard costing.
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In this lecture session we learn about cost management for specific sectors and also talk about all sectors of cost management in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about farming and agriculture sectors in cost management and also talk about functions of farming and agriculture sectors in management.
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In this lecture session we learn about pricing decisions in cost management and accounting and also talk about features of pricing decisions.
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In this lecture session we learn about features of pricing decision in brief and also talk about importance of pricing decision.
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In this lecture session we learn about periods of recession in a firm in costing and cost accounting and also talk about the advantage of this practice.
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In this lecture session we learn about divisional transfer pricing in cost management and accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about minimum pricing transfer in division transfer pricing and also talk about features of minimum pricing transfer.
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In this lecture session we learn about cost management techniques in cost and management accounting and also talk about factors of cost management techniques.
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In this lecture session we learn about functions of cost management techniques and also talk about best techniques of cost management in cost accounting.
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In this lecture session we learn about key features of cost management and also talk about pareto analysis as a management tool.
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In this lecture session we learn about decision making in cost and costing management and accounting and also talk about key features of decision making.
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In this lecture session we learn about outsourcing and insourcing decisions in the decision making process and also talk about the basic difference between outsourcing and insourcing decisions.
Course/Topic 3 - Leadership and Management - all lectures
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In this lecture session we learn about honesty and integrity in leadership and management and also talk about some basic terms of leadership and management.
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In this lecture session we learn about how confidence is a must in leadership and management and also talk about the importance of confidence in leadership and management.
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In this tutorial we learn about A soft skill is a personal attribute that supports situational awareness and enhances an individual's ability to get a job done. The term soft skills is often used as a synonym for people skills or emotional intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about Soft skills, also called people skills, are the mix of social and interpersonal skills, character traits, and professional attitudes that all jobs require. Teamwork, patience, time management, communication, are just a few examples.
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In this lecture session we learn that Communication in teams is more than just efficient work. It allows everyone on the team to be educated on any topic that may affect their work. Moreover, it develops trust, builds camaraderie among the team members, boosts morale, and helps employees stay engaged in the workplace.
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In this lecture session we learn about Effective communication can help to foster a good working relationship between you and your staff, which can in turn improve morale and efficiency.
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In this lecture session we learn about what commitment Concentration – leadership commitment involves making a personal decision to support the change no matter what. It is incongruous to ask for change in others while failing to exhibit the same level of commitment. Concentration requires maintaining focus throughout the change not just at the beginning.
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In this lecture session we learn about Market leadership is the position of a company with the largest market share or highest profitability margin in a given market for goods and services. Market share may be measured by either the volume of goods sold or the value of those goods.
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In this lecture session we learn that Motivational leadership is defined by positivity and vision. Motivational leaders make decisions, set clear goals and provide their teams with the empowerment and tools to achieve success. Motivational leaders evoke and see the best in their employees, inspiring them to work toward a common goal.
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In this lecture session we learn about A primary task of leadership is to direct attention. To do so, leaders must learn to focus their own attention. When we speak about being focused, we commonly mean thinking about one thing while filtering out distractions.
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In this tutorial we learn about Marketing analytics helps collect and strengthen data from across all marketing channels. This information is key to improving marketing efforts and driving them forward to achieve business goals.
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In this lecture session we learn about Marketing automation is the integration of data and processes from other sales and marketing channels into an organized central platform. A comprehensive marketing automation hub complements and organizes the customer journey. It integrates all of a business's channels and outreach within the customer database.
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In this tutorial we learn about Growth hacking (also known as 'growth marketing') is the use of resource-light and cost-effective digital marketing tactics to help grow and retain an active user base, sell products and gain exposure.
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In this tutorial we learn about Growth Hacking is a new field focusing solely on growth, based on a data-driven, experiment-based process. A growth hacker explores new growth opportunities systematically in any part of the customer journey, from awareness through marketing to brand ambassadors by optimizing the product.
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In this lecture session we learn about Product marketing is the process of bringing a product to market. This includes deciding the product's positioning and messaging, launching the product, and ensuring salespeople and customers understand it. Product marketing aims to drive the demand and usage of the product.
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In this lecture session we learn about the marketing, sales, product, and customer success teams are no longer siloed. They are interwoven in a cohesive experience with the product at the center, and the customer at the center of the product.
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In this tutorial we learn about how Product marketers know the message and story to convey, who to convey it to, and at what time it needs conveying- but marketing is responsible for turning that knowledge into blog posts, ad copy, and press releases.
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In this lecture session we learn about PR involves communicating with your market to raise awareness of your business, build and manage your business's reputation and cultivate relationships with consumers. While marketing focuses on promoting actual products and services, public relations focuses on promoting awareness, attitudes and behavior change.
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In this lecture session we learn about building relationships with the public in order to create a positive public image for a company or organization. It also has different disciplines, such as corporate communications, internal communications, marketing communications, crisis communications.
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In this lecture session we learn about Public relations helps build an online presence across multiple platforms – social media, earned media, paid media and more. Public relations is important because it involves storytelling. Advertising and marketing can only go so far, and can become bothersome at times, turning consumers away from the product.
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In this lecture session we learn about Both advertising and PR help build brands and communicate with target audiences. The most basic difference between them is that advertising space is paid while public relations results are earned through providing the media with information in the form of press releases and pitches
Course/Topic 4 - Product Management - all lectures
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Lecture 1 - Introduction to Product Management
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Lecture 2 - Deep-dive into Product Management
Course/Topic 5 - Project Management Fundamentals - all lectures
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In this first video tutorial on Project Management, you will learn an Introduction to Project Management, its history, benefits, an illustration to Gantt Chart, a view on some of the International standards of practicing Project Management, an overview of what exactly is a project, its relationship with General Project Management practices, Triple Constraints Theory and the role of a Project Manager and its characteristics in Project Management.
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In this second session of Project Management, you will understand what is Process Oriented Project Management, Project Processes and its categories, what is Project Management and Product Oriented processes and an overview of different process groups and its knowledge areas.
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In this lecture, you will learn what is a process in Project Management and its different stages in a Project Life cycle, how a process is linked to different process groups. Also, you will learn about the different Knowledge Areas related to a Process in Project Management.
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In this video, you will learn about the Project Planning Process and Group Processes and the different processes involved in managing the Scope and Scheduled Constraints.
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In this last session on Project Management Fundamentals, you will learn about the different constraints involved like Cost, Quality, Resources, Risks, etc. in a Process Group and how it helps in managing the entire project in Project Management.
Course/Topic 6 - SAP BPC course - all lectures
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In this lecture session of BPC Terminology and the Objects we learn about technologies of BPC.
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In this lecture session we talk about Bi Terminology and Data flow, a basic example of Data flow.
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In this lecture session we learn about presentation layer, application layer and database layer and also talk about standard Environment.
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In this lecture session we learn about Audit functionality and also talk about different types of audit functionality.
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In this lecture we learn about balance carry forward and also cover business rules of BPC.
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In this lecture session we learn about session number, report workbook and workbook description.
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In this lecture session of BPC Security we learn about how to set up BPC security and also cover the importance of BPC security.
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In this lecture session of BPC we learn about consolidation of investment. We also cover all functions of consolidation of investment.
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In this session we learn about business planning and consolidation and different types of hierarchy.
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In this session of SAP BPC we talk about proportional methods and also cover different types of methods of SAP.
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In this lecture session we learn about SAP BPC copy and clear function we also talk about different types of functions in SAP BPC.
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In this lecture session we learn about currency Translation and legal consolidation and also talk about the basic model of currency translation.
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In this lecture session of SAP BPC we talk about legal consolidation and also talk about logic script of legal consolidation.
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In this lecture session we give you an overview of EPM. What is EPM and how EPM works in SAP BPC.
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In this session we learn about EPM functions and also cover different types of functions present in SAP EPM.
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In this lecture session we learn about EPM user and EPM server and also cover all the techniques of EPM.
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In this lecture session of SAP BPC we talk about Journal consolidation central and also cover functions of consolidation central.
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In this lecture session we learn about logics. We also talk about member formulas and also cover all types of formulas that are present in logics.
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In this lecture session we learn about Logics scripts. We also talk about parts of logics script and all properties of logics script.
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In this lecture session we learn about member offset and also cover basic examples of member offset in EMP.
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In this lecture session we learn about variables in logic script and also cover different types of variables in Logic script.
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In this lecture session we talk about allocation and lookup and also talk about multi model scripting.
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In this lecture session we learn about master data load and also cover if we load the master data from BI info object.
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In this lecture session we learn how to create transformation files for field to field mapping and validation of conversion files.
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In this lecture session we talk about master data load via Bi Info object and also cover all the techniques of master data load.
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In this lecture session we learn how we submit the data by using an input form and also cover how the input form looks like.
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In this lecture session we learn about transaction of data load from Bi infoprovider and logic script.
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In this lecture session we talk about how to create a cash flow statement where the amount of several accounts is copied.
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In this lecture session of SAP BPC we talk about how to create a report. We also cover different types of methods of creating reports.
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In this lecture session we learn how to check the work status and we also cover the features of work status.
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Once you finish your planning and consolidation the finalized data prevents any further changes. We also cover how to maintain work status.
Course/Topic 7 - Business Intelligence and Data Analytics - all lectures
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In this lecture session we discuss about Bi concepts, examples and application of business intelligence and data analytics and also cover other concepts of BI.
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In this lecture session we learn about basic concepts of BI and also cover factors of business intelligence in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about data warehouse data access and data dashboarding and also cover presentation in BI.
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In this lecture session we learn about product database, advertise database and customer demographic database and also cover data analyst concepts.
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In this lecture session we learn about basic introduction of business intelligence and also cover factors of business intelligence in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about introduction of predictive modeling and also cover functions of predictive modeling in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about data related to customer services and also talk about customer relation databases in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about introduction of NoSQL and also cover basic functions of NoSQL in business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about graph stores and also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of graph stores in BI.
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In this lecture session we learn about hierarchical clustering in business intelligence and also talk about clustering factors in BI.
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In this lecture session we learn about introduction of salesforce in business intelligence and also talk about some basic uses of salesforce.
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In this lecture session we learn about introduction to NLP and also cover what is natural language processing in artificial intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about natural language processing speech to text conversion and also cover the importance of natural language processing.
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In this lecture session we learn about introduction of apache server in business intelligence and also talk about basics of apache server.
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In this lecture session we learn about deep drive into business intelligence and also talk about factors or deep drive in business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about data warehousing in business intelligence and data analytics and also talk about factors and features of data warehousing.
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In this lecture session we learn about types of data in business intelligence and also talk about different types of data in BI.
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In this lecture session we learn about mobile BI and also talk about open source BI software replacing vendor offering.
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In this lecture session we learn about real time BI in business intelligence and also talk about factors of real time BI in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about data analytics comprehensively and also talk about functions of data analytics.
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In this lecture session we talk about data analytics vs business analytics and also talk about the importance of data analytics.
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In this lecture session we learn about Embedded analytics and also talk about functions of Embedded analytics in data analytics.
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In this lecture session we learn about collection analytics and also cover the importance of collection analytics.
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In this lecture session we learn about survival analytics and also cover duration analytics in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about machine learning techniques and also cover the importance and factors of machine learning techniques in business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about geospatial predictive analytics and also talk about functions of geospatial predictive analytics in business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about cohort analysis in data analyst and we also cover functions and importance of cohort analysis.
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In this lecture session we learn about data mining in business intelligence and also talk about data mining functions and why we need data mining in business intelligence.
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In these lecture sessions we learn about anomaly detection and also talk about functions of anomaly detection in brief.
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In these lecture sessions we learn about statistically sound association and also talk about factors of statistically sound association in business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about cluster analysis. We’ll cover all types of cluster analysis in brief and also cover the importance of cluster analysis in business analysis.
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In this lecture session we learn about DBSCAN in business intelligence and also talk about DBSCAN functions and importance.
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In this lecture session we learn about regression models in business intelligence and also talk about the function of regression models.
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In this lecture session we learn about extraction based summarization in business intelligence and also cover all types of summarization in data analyst.
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In this lecture session we learn about machine learning in BI and also talk about factors and importance of machine learning in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about machine learning vs BI we also discuss the basic difference between machine learning and business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about how ml can make BI better and also talk about ml basic functions.
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In this lecture session we learn about data warehousing and also talk about how we manage data warehousing in business intelligence.
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In this lecture session we learn about data warehousing in business intelligence and data analytics and also talk about factors and features of data warehousing.
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In this lecture session we learn about data mart in business intelligence and also talk about data mart function.
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In this lecture session we learn about data dimensions in business intelligence and also cover all types of data dimension in BI.
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In this lecture session we learn about data dimension in business intelligence and also cover functions and importance of data dimension.
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In this lecture session we learn about data vault modeling in business intelligence and also cover different types of vault modeling in brief.
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In this lecture session we learn about links and satellites and also cover the importance and factors of links and satellites in business intelligence.
Course/Topic 8 - Microsoft Excel - all lectures
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Lecture 1 - Introduction to Microsoft Excel
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Lecture 2 - Key in Data
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Lecture 3 - Font and Alignment
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Lecture 4 - Cut Paste and Format Painter
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Lecture 5 - Control plus Keys
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Lecture 6 - Home Commands and Clipboard
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Lecture 7 - File Tab
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Lecture 8 - Sorting and Filtering
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Lecture 9.1 - Basic Formulas
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Lecture 9.2 - Text Formulas
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Lecture 10.1 - VLookup - part 1
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Lecture 10.2 - VLookup - part 2
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Lecture 10.3 - HLookup
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Lecture 10.4 - This is a bonus session on Vlookup from a different tutor
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Lecture 10.5 - This is a bonus session on Vlookup from a different tutor
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Lecture 11.1 - Pivot Tables - part 1
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Lecture 11.2 - Pivot Tables - part 2
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Lecture 11.3 - Pivot Tables - part 3
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Lecture 11.4 - Pivot Tables - part 4
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Lecture 12.1 - Charts - part 1
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Lecture 12.2 - Charts - part 2
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Lecture 12.3 - Column Charts
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Lecture 12.4 - Bar Charts
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Lecture 12.5 - Line Charts
Course/Topic 9 - Google Sheets course - all lectures
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Google Sheets
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Lesson 2 - Menu Options - File
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Lesson 3 - Menu Options - Edit
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Lesson 4 - Menu Options - View
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Lesson 5 - Menu Options - Insert
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Lesson 6 - Menu Options - Format
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Lesson 7 - Menu Options - Data and more
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Lesson 8 - Entering Data and Editing
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Lesson 9 - Functions - Numeric Function
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Lesson 10 - Functions - Text Function
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Lesson 11 - Functions - Date Functions
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Lesson 12 - Charts and Conditional Formatting
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Lesson 13 - Pivot Tables
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Lesson 14 - Saving - Sharing
Course/Topic 10 - SQL Programming with MySQL Database - all lectures
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In this video get an in-depth introduction to the terminology, concepts, and skills you need to understand database objects, administration, security, and management tools. Plus, explore T-SQL scripts, database queries, and data types
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In this video learn basic of SQL Programming and overview the SQL basic commands and how we use these commands in SQL Programming. This SQL tutorial will teach you basics on how to use SQL in MySQL, SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, Postgres, and other database systems.
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In this video we talk about DDL (DATA DEFINATION LANGUAGE) and also cover all the basic techniques of DDL.In this video we will learn about the SQL commands – DDL, DML, DCL; SQL Constraints – Keys, Not Null, Check , Default, and also MYSQL Hands-on and basic Querying
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In this video session we learn SQL commands and how to use these commands like select command, insert command, delete command etc. In this video we will learn about hands-on experience on the terminal, creating database, Tables and manipulating data.
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In this video we learn about SQL Basic and Aggregate Functions and also cover different functions of SQL. This tutorial teaches us about clauses and the update command. We will also cover making records, updating and modifying rows.
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In this session we talk about SQL Regular Expression and we also cover all techniques of SQL Regular Expression.This tutorial teaches us about clauses and the update command. We will also cover making records, updating and modifying rows and EML commands.
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In this video we learn about SQL Comparison Clauses and how we use Comparison Clauses in SQL. This tutorial covers Comparison Operators by relating values by a mathematical symbol which is used to compare two values. Learn about comparison operators result - TRUE, FALSE, or UNKNOWN
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In this session we learn about SQL String and also cover all types of string in SQL and how we can use SQL Strings. In this video we will learn about the basic string functions such as concat_ws, file format, and insert function, L-case, u case, and lower case. We will also learn about basic functions such as upper functions.
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In this session we cover advance level string function and also cover all different commands we use in SQL String Function. This video is a sequel for string functions tutorial. In this tutorial we will learn few most useful string functions such as spaces and null issue as well, L-Pad command.
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In this SQL String function part 3 we learn select Repeat function and Select Replace function and also cover different between Select Repeat function and Select Replace function. This tutorial is another sequel to string functions, however, these functions are used less and not used that frequently. We will further learn here about the repeat function, absolute function, ceiling, and floor and down functions.
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In this session we learn about SQL Numeric Functions and how we use Numeric functions in SQL. In this video, we will be covering numerical functions. Learn about the basic date functions and also about truncate functions.
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In this video session we learn about SQL Numeric Function and also cover the basic functionality of SQL Numeric Function. SQL Data Functions. In this video we will learn about few more Date functions. We will further look into the day function option as well. This tutorial covers basic querying over a single table.
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: In this video we talk about SQL Joins Introduction and Demonstration and basic join’s function and how to make table using joins. In this tutorial learn about joints in SQL. This tutorial teaches us how to connect two different tables with joints. We will also cover the topic of querying two or more tables and about subquery .
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In this lecture last session we talk about MySQL Workbench and procedures and Views and MySQL Workbench functionality. In this tutorial learn about SQL in automating things. This tutorial covers stroll procedure, functions and views which are helpful for automation purposes in SQL.
Course/Topic 11 - Tableau (comprehensive) - all lectures
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In this session you will learn about the Business intelligence (BI) which combines business analytics, data mining, data visualization, data tools and infrastructure, and best practices to help organizations to make more data-driven decisions
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In this session we will introduce you about Tableau which is a widely used business intelligence (BI) and analytics software trusted by companies like Amazon, Experian, and Unilever to explore, visualize, and securely share data in the form of Workbooks and Dashboards. With its user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality it can be used by everyone to quickly clean, analyze, and visualize your team’s data.
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This session is all about the history of Tableau which was founded by Pat Hanrahan, Christian Chabot, and Chris Stolte from Stanford University in 2003. The main idea behind its creation is to make the database industry interactive and comprehensive.
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In this tutorial, we will discuss the Tableau interface and understand its functioning in detail. Followed by the general understanding of Tableau’s working. Along with this, we will learn the Components of Tableau Server.
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In this session, you will get to know how to use Tableau Prep Builder to clean and prepare your data, start a new flow by connecting to your data, just like in Tableau Desktop. You can also open an existing flow and pick up where you left off.
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In this video, once you have chosen the best Tableau product for you, it is time to start finding insights in your data! Much like Tableau’s suite of products, data connections come in many shapes and sizes. As of this writing, Tableau Desktop: Personal has four different types of data connections, and Tableau Desktop.
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This session teaches you about the Data blending which is a method for combining data from multiple sources. Data blending brings in additional information from a secondary data source and displays it with data from the primary data source directly in the view.
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If you are connected to a data source that has been modified, you can immediately update Tableau Desktop with the changes by selecting a data source on the Data menu and then selecting Refresh.
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In this Tableau tutorial, we are going to study about what is sorting in Tableau. We will also discuss how to use Quick Sort in Tableau. At last, we will see why is my king broken and combined filed. Tableau sort is the process of arranging or ordering the data in Ascending Order or Descending Order.
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In this video, we will show you How to perform sorting in Tableau reports with example. For this Tableau sort demo, we are going to use the report we created in our previous article.
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In this tutorial, we will show you How to perform grouping in Tableau reports with example. For this Tableau Grouping demo, we are going to use the report we created in our previous article. Tableau Grouping is the process of merging or combining two or more values for further analysis.
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In this video, we will show you How to perform grouping in Tableau reports with example? For this Tableau Grouping demo, we are going to use the report we created in our previous video.
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In this video, we will show you how to create Tableau Set, Constant Sets, and Computed Sets. First, Drag and Drop the State Name from Dimension Region to Rows Shelf and Profit from Measures region to Columns Shelf.
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In addition to a Set Action, you can also allow users to change the membership of a set by using a filter-like interface known as a Set Control, which makes it easy for you to designate inputs into calculations that drive interactive analysis. For details, see Show a set control in the video.
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In this session you begin filtering data in Tableau, it's important to understand the order in which Tableau executes filters in your workbook. Filtering is an essential part of analyzing data. This article describes the many ways you can filter data from your view. It also describes how you can display interactive filters in the view, and format filters in the view.
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In this video you will get to know about filtering which is an essential part of analyzing data. This article describes the many ways you can filter data from your view. It also describes how you can display interactive filters in the view, and format filters in the view.
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In this tutorial, we will learn about another interesting and useful feature of Tableau that is Tableau parameters. Here, we will try and gain a good understanding of the parameters in Tableau and their use in Tableau. We will start by discussing the definition of parameters followed by learning how to create parameters and use them in Tableau.
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In this session you will understand how to use parameter actions to let your audience change a parameter value through direct interaction with a viz, such as clicking or selecting a mark. You can use parameter actions with reference lines, calculations, filters, and SQL queries, and to customize how you display data in your visualizations.
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In this Tableau tutorial, we will study What is Tableau Reference Lines, functions of Reference lines in Tableau and the steps involved in creating / Adding reference lines to the Tableau Bar Chart. At last, we will how to create reference lines in Tableau with example. So, let us start Tableau Reference Lines.
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In the tutorial you will get to know how to show trend lines in a visualization to highlight trends in your data. You can publish a view that contains trend lines, and you add trend lines to a view as you edit it on the web. When you add trend lines to a view, you can specify how you want them to look and behave.
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In this Tableau tutorial, you will learn about the story which is a sequence of visualizations that work together to convey information. You can create stories to tell a data narrative, provide context, demonstrate how decisions relate to outcomes, or to simply make a compelling case.
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In this session you will understand how to Use stories to make your case more compelling by showing how facts are connected, and how decisions relate to outcomes. You can then publish your story to the web or present it to an audience. Each story point can be based on a different view or dashboard, or the entire story can be based on the same visualization seen at different stages, with different filters and annotations.
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In this video, we will show you, How to Format Tableau Dashboard Layout with an example. For this, we are going to use the below-shown dashboard. Once you created your dashboard (added required Sheets), you can use the layout tab to format those Sheets or Items as per your requirements.
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Tableau Layout Containers control the spacing between dashboard components. They allow you to format common elements and move multiple dashboard objects at the same time. 
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In our last Tableau tutorial, we discuss How to Format Tableau Dashboard Layout. Here, in this tutorial, we are going to learn about How to Tableau Interactive Dashboard with Data Granularity, Interactivity, and Intuitiveness in Tableau. In other word or in general words we can call this playing with maps in a tableau. so, let us start with How to Create Tableau Interactive Dashboard.
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This tutorial walks you through some of the most common tasks you might perform when creating maps in Tableau. You’ll learn how to connect to and join geographic data; format that data in Tableau; create location hierarchies; build and present a basic map view; and apply key mapping features along the way. If you're new to building maps in Tableau, this a great place to start.
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This tutorial describes how to create and use calculated fields in Tableau using an example. You'll learn Tableau calculation concepts, as well as how to create and edit a calculated field. You will also learn how to work with the calculation editor, and use a calculated field in the view. If you're new to Tableau calculations or to creating calculated fields in Tableau, this is a good place to start.
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You can build several different types of maps for your geographic analysis in Tableau. If you're new to maps, or simply want to take advantage of the built-in mapping capabilities that Tableau provides, you can create a simple point or filled (polygon) map.
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You can always customize a table calculation by editing it in the Table Calculations dialog box, but there are other, more specialized ways to customize a table calculation.
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This video introduces the basics of understanding calculations in Tableau. In this topic, you'll learn why and when to use calculations.
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This session explains the types of LOD expressions you can use in Tableau, as well as when to use them, and how to format them. It also uses an example to demonstrate how to create a simple LOD expression. Level of Detail expressions (also known as LOD expressions) allow you to compute values at the data source level and the visualization level. However, LOD expressions give you even more control on the level of granularity you want to compute.
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To edit a table calculation Right-click the measure in the view with the table calculation applied to it and select Edit Table Calculation. In the Table Calculation dialog box that appears, make your changes.
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Tableau can create interactive visualizations customized for the target audience. In this tutorial, you will learn about the measures, chart types and its features.
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When you save a level of detail expression, Tableau adds it to either the Dimensions or the Measures area in the Data pane. FIXED level of detail expressions can result in measures or dimensions, depending on the underlying field in the aggregate expression.
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In this Tableau tutorial, we are going to learn about using a Histogram in Tableau. Here, we will find answers to questions like what is a histogram, and how do we create it in our Tableau software.
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In this tutorial, 'Sample-Superstore.csv' is used for the demonstration. You can connect to the data source and follow the steps given in the tutorial. Tableau can create interactive visualizations customized for the target audience. In this tutorial, you will learn about the measures, chart types and its features.
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In this Tableau Tutorial, we are going to learn about an interesting chart that is a bubble chart or packed bubble chart. Here, we will learn how to create a bubble chart in Tableau in a stepwise manner. You can create your first Tableau bubble chart with us on your own device. All you need, as of now is a sample data set and Tableau software in your device.
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A histogram is a chart that displays the shape of a distribution. A histogram looks like a bar chart but groups values for a continuous measure into ranges, or bins.
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Tableau Bubble Chart is used to display the data in circles. We can define each bubble using any of our Dimension members and size by Measure value.
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In this tutorial we will learn about Tree maps which are the relatively simple data visualization that can provide insight in a visually attractive format. Use packed bubble charts to display data in a cluster of circles. Dimensions define the individual bubbles, and measures define the size and color of the individual circles.
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In this Video we will get to know about the best practices which are key to developing informative visualizations that drive your audience to act. A dashboard is successful when people can easily use it to derive answers. Even a beautiful dashboard with an interesting data source could be rendered useless if your audience can’t use it to discover insights.
Course/Topic 12 - Power BI (comprehensive) - all lectures
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Lesson 1.1 - Introduction to Power BI - theory
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Lesson 1.2 - Introduction to Power BI - practical
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Lesson 2.1 - Connecting to a Database - theory
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Lesson 2.2 - Connecting to a Database - practical
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Lesson 3.1 - Working with Dates - theory
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Lesson 3.2 - Working with Dates - practical
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Lesson 4.1 - Conditional Columns - theory
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Lesson 4.2 - Conditional Columns - practical
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Lesson 5.1 - Merge Queries - theory
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Lesson 5.2 - Merge Queries - practical
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Lesson 6.1 - Creating Calculated Columns - theory
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Lesson 6.2 - Creating Calculated Columns - practical
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Lesson 7.1 - Creating Calculated Measures - theory
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Lesson 7.2 - Creating Calculated Measures - practical
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Lesson 8.1 - Creating and Managing Hierarchies - theory
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Lesson 8.2 - Creating and Managing Hierarchies - practical
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Lesson 9.1 - Manually typing in a Data Table - theory
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Lesson 9.2 - Manually typing in a Data Table - practical
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Lesson 10.1 - Include and Exclude - theory
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Lesson 10.2 - Include and Exclude - practical
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Lesson 11.1 - Pie Chart and Tree Map - theory
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Lesson 11.2 - Pie Chart and Tree Map - practical
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Lesson 12.1 - Filters - theory
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Lesson 12.2 - Filters - practical
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Lesson 13.1 - Slicers - Date Slicers - theory
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Lesson 13.2 - Slicers - Date Slicers - practical
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Lesson 13.3 - Slicers - Date Slicers - practical
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Lesson 14.1 - Map Visualization - theory
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Lesson 14.2 - Map Visualization - practical
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Lesson 15.1 - Tables and Matrix - theory
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Lesson 15.2 - Tables and Matrix - practical
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Lesson 16.1 - Table Styles - theory
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Lesson 16.2 - Table Styles - practical
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Lesson 17.1 - Waterfall Gauge Card and KPI - theory
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Lesson 17.2 - Waterfall Gauge Card and KPI - practical
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Lesson 18.1 - Shapes - Text Boxes - Images - theory
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Lesson 18.2 - Shapes - Text Boxes - Images - practical
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Lesson 19.1 - Page Layout and Formatting - theory
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Lesson 19.2 - Page Layout and Formatting - practical
Course/Topic 13 - SAP BO - all lectures
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In this video tutorial, you will get a brief introduction on SAP BO, how it came to be known as SAP BI, what are the different layers in SAP BI, characteristics in Data Warehouse, schema, master data tables and also a detailed explanation on how a student can access and work on the server for practicing his daily SAP system works.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how you can access the Business Object components in the SAP system through remote desktop. You will also be able to understand a detailed explanation on the different designing components. Lastly, you will get a detailed demonstration on how to work on the different design tools in the SAP system.
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In this lecture, you will be able to understand what a Designer is in the SAP BO module and how to work with the different designing tools available in the SAP system. You will also learn what is a Universe, Role of a Universe and the Semantic Layer in the initial screen of the designing tool.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a Universe in the designing tool of the BO module, manually. This is explained in a detailed demonstration by the Instructor which will help you in getting a practical experience on the work process. Further, you will also understand what the different types of OLTP systems are and what is their role in the SAP BO design tool.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how you can create the characters in the SAP BO system, how IDT and UDT helps in the Online Analytic Process (OLAP). You will also learn how to create an infocube and what are the steps to be followed while creating an infocube in the SAP BW system.
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In this video, you will learn how to create data from scratch using the Universe Design tool in the SAP BO module. You will also learn how you can create the BSO in the system tool, using a pictorial description of the entire work process.
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To access anything from the ECC server, one needs to know the Transaction Codes. In this video, you will learn about these Transaction Codes or T-Codes which will be used in working on the SAP BO system module. You will also get an overview on the Object Hierarchies, which allows users in performing multi-dimensional analysis.
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In this tutorial, you will be learning the role of IDT and UDT in the SAP BO Design Tool. You will also learn about the types of Web Intelligence and the entire work process with a detailed demonstration from the instructor. Along with this, you will be learning on how to create reports and the different fields and attributes required in creating the reports.
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In this video lecture, you will learn the different formatting options available to create and modify reports in the SAP BO Design Tools. You will learn how to add rows and columns, category, margins, pictures, articles and others. Further, you will learn how to work on the sub-reports and the functionalities available in the crystal reports. Moreover, you will also get an overview on the dashboard components.
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In this lecture, you will learn what are the parameters to be used while working on a crystal report by a user. Also, you will see a detailed demonstration on how to work on the Table Article Label, Article Lookup and the Body of the report.
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In this lecture, you will learn about the different types of dashboard designing components used in the SAP BO module. Further, you will learn how to work on the SAP Lumira Design component, how to add new data set, characteristic dimensions and the different modes in the Lumira Designing Tool.
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In this video tutorial, you will get a detailed and practical demonstration on how to work on the Information and Quick Design Tool in the SAP BO module. You will also get some more detail concepts and work around on the SAP Lumira Designing Tool.
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In this tutorial, you will be learning how to connect to a SAP HANA database. Also, you will learn how to use the database and the data models. Moreover, you will also learn how to do the HANA connectivity. This whole work process will be practically demonstrated by the instructor in detail.
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In this video, you will learn how to access the views using Information Design Tool (IDT), which can be done using the HANA Data Acquisition Connector. You will also be learning how to assign a data source and also working on the whole of the data source work process.
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In this tutorial, you will learn what is a Web Application Designer (WAD) and what is its role in connecting with the BW Server. You will also learn how to work on the Basis Analysis Layout Template, which is a pre-defined standard template used for ad-hoc slicing and dicing data sources. You will also learn how to work on the attribute views.
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In this last video lecture, you will learn how you can connect to HANA tables and modules using IDT. You will further learn to work on the SAP HANA business layer and other concepts related to the SAP BO module.
The "Career Path: Business Architect" course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the role of a Business Architect. This comprehensive course covers key areas critical for business architecture, including business finance, accounting, leadership, project management, business intelligence, and specialized tools like SAP BPC, Tableau, Power BI, and SAP BusinessObjects. Upon completion of this course, participants will possess a well-rounded skill set in business finance, accounting, leadership, project management, and business intelligence tools essential for excelling as a Business Architect in various organizational settings. By the end of the course, participants will be able to Master Business Finance and Financial Modeling, Develop Leadership and Management Skills and to Master Project Management Fundamentals.
-Key Course Objectives-
1).Business Finance and Financial Modeling:-
a).Principles of finance in business Financial modeling techniques Budgeting and forecasting
b).Cost and Management Accounting:-
c).Cost accounting fundamentals Management accounting techniques Cost analysis and decision-making
2).Leadership and Management:-
a).Leadership styles and principles Team management and motivation Strategic management concepts
3.Product Management:-
a).Product lifecycle management Market research and analysis Product development strategies
b).Project Management Fundamentals:-
c).Project planning and scheduling Risk management in projects Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
4).SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation):-
a).Overview of SAP BPC functionalities Financial planning and consolidation processes Reporting and analysis capabilities
5).Business Intelligence and Data Analytics:-
a).Introduction to business intelligence concepts Data visualization techniques Data-driven decision-making
6).Microsoft Excel:-
a).Advanced Excel functions and formulas Data analysis using Excel Excel for financial modeling
7).Google Sheets:-
a).Spreadsheet basics and advanced features Collaborative data analysis using Google Sheets Integration with other Google Workspace tools
8).SQL Programming:-
a).SQL basics and querying techniques Database management and manipulation Data extraction for reporting and analysis
9).Tableau:-
a).Introduction to Tableau and data visualization Creating interactive dashboards Advanced analytics with Tableau
10).Power BI:-
a).Power BI fundamentals and architecture Data modeling and transformation Creating and sharing Power BI reports and dashboards
11).SAP BusinessObjects (BO) Business Intelligence:-
a).Overview of SAP BO BI tools Reporting and dashboard creation Integration with SAP and other data sources
This syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of the key topics typically included in a course designed to prepare individuals for a career as a Business Architect, emphasizing both business acumen and technical skills essential for strategic planning and decision-making in organizations.
Course Syllabus: Business Architect
Module 1: Introduction to Business Architecture
a).Overview of Business Architecture
b).Definition and Importance
c).Role of a Business Architect in Organizations
d).Key Concepts and Frameworks
e).Business Architecture Frameworks (e.g., BIZBOK, TOGAF)
f) .Understanding Business Models and Value Propositions
Module 2: Business Analysis and Strategy
a).Business Analysis Fundamentals
b).Introduction to Business Analysis
c).Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
d).Requirements Gathering and Documentation
a).Strategic Planning
b). Aligning Business Goals with Strategy
c).SWOT Analysis and Competitive Analysis
d). Developing Business Strategies and Objectives
Module 3: Business Process Management
a).Understanding Business Processes
b).Defining Business Processes and Workflows
c).Key Process Modeling Techniques (e.g., BPMN)
d). Analyzing and Improving Business Processes
a).Process Mapping and Documentation
b).Tools and Techniques for Process Mapping
c).Best Practices for Documentation
d).Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Module 4: Capability Modeling
a).Introduction to Capability-Based Planning
b).Defining Business Capabilities
c).Mapping Capabilities to Business Strategies
d).Capability Assessment and Gap Analysis
Module 5: Information and Technology Alignment
a).Understanding Information Systems
b).Role of IT in Business Architecture
c).Information Flow and Data Management
d).Aligning IT Systems with Business Goals
e).Technology Trends and Their Impact
f) .Emerging Technologies and Business Implications (e.g., AI, Cloud, IoT)
g).Digital Transformation Strategies
h). Managing Technology Change in Organizations
Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
a).Building Relationships with Stakeholders
b).Effective Communication Strategies
c).Facilitating Workshops and Meetings
d).Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
Module 7: Governance and Compliance
a). Business Governance Frameworks
b) .Understanding Governance Structures
c).Role of Governance in Business Architecture
d).Compliance and Regulatory Considerations
Change Management
a).Change Management Principles and Practices
b).Managing Resistance to Change
c).Tools for Effective Change Management
Module 8: Hands-On Practice and Case Studies
a).Real-World Case Studies
b).Group Projects: Developing Business Architecture Deliverables
c). Role-Playing Exercises for Stakeholder Engagement
Module 9: Capstone Project
a).Group Project: Create a Business Architecture Plan
b).Presentation of Findings and Solutions
c).Peer Review and Feedback Session
Additional Resources
1.Recommended Reading and Online Courses
2.Professional Associations and Networking Opportunities
3.Certification Pathways (e.g., Certified Business Architect)
Assessment
1.Quizzes and Assignments for Each Module
2.Final Project Presentation
3.Evaluation of Practical Exercises
A career as a Business Architect involves understanding and designing business processes, systems, and strategies to align with organizational goals. Business Architects need a mix of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and project management skills. Here are some of the top certifications for a career path in Business Architecture, along with their benefits:
Top Certifications for Business Architects
1. Certified Business Architect (CBA)
Overview: Offered by the Business Architecture Guild, the CBA certification is designed for professionals who want to validate their skills and knowledge in business architecture.
Benefits:
a).Industry Recognition: Provides formal recognition of your expertise in business architecture principles and practices.
b).Skill Validation: Demonstrates your ability to develop and implement business architecture frameworks, models, and strategies.
c).Career Advancement: Opens up opportunities for advanced roles in business architecture, consulting, and strategic planning.
2).Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
Overview: Offered by the Association of Business Process Management Professionals (ABPMP), the CBPP certification focuses on business process management and improvement.
Benefits:
a).Process Management Expertise: Validates your skills in business process design, optimization, and management.
b).Career Growth: Positions you for roles in business process management and improvement, enhancing organizational efficiency.
c).Best Practices: Provides a strong foundation in industry best practices and methodologies for process management.
3.TOGAF 9 Certified
Overview: The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification is widely recognized in enterprise architecture and helps professionals design, plan, implement, and manage enterprise architecture.
Benefits:
a).Comprehensive Framework: Provides a detailed understanding of enterprise architecture and how it integrates with business strategy.
b).Industry Standard: TOGAF is a globally recognized framework, enhancing your credibility in designing and managing enterprise architecture.
c).Career Opportunities: Opens roles in enterprise architecture, strategic planning, and IT management.
4.Certified Professional in Business Analysis (CBAP)
Overview: Offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), the CBAP certification focuses on advanced business analysis skills.
Benefits:
a).Advanced Analysis Skills: Demonstrates your ability to perform complex business analysis, including requirements management and solution evaluation.
b).Career Advancement: Positions you for senior roles in business analysis and business architecture.
c).Recognition: Enhances your professional standing and credibility within the business analysis community.
5.Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
Overview: Six Sigma certifications focus on process improvement methodologies, with Green Belt being an intermediate level and Black Belt being advanced.
Benefits:
a).Process Improvement Expertise: Validates your ability to lead and manage process improvement projects using Six Sigma methodologies.
b).Career Opportunities: Opens roles in process improvement, quality management, and operations management.
c).Strategic Impact: Enhances your ability to drive organizational efficiency and effectiveness through process optimization.
6.Project Management Professional (PMP)
Overview: Offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the PMP certification is valuable for managing complex projects and aligning them with business objectives.
Benefits:
a).Project Management Skills: Validates your ability to manage projects effectively, including scope, time, cost, and quality.
b).Career Advancement: Opens opportunities in project management, program management, and strategic planning.
c).Global Recognition: Provides a globally recognized credential that enhances your project management skills and career prospects.
7.Enterprise Architect Certification (EAC)
Overview: Various organizations offer Enterprise Architect certifications, focusing on the skills needed to design and manage complex enterprise systems.
Benefits:
a).Enterprise Design Skills: Validates your ability to design and implement enterprise-wide systems and architectures.
b).Strategic Alignment: Enhances your ability to align IT and business strategies to achieve organizational goals.
c).Career Opportunities: Positions you for roles in enterprise architecture and strategic IT planning.
8.Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP)
Overview: Offered by the Business Relationship Management Institute (BRMI), the BRMP certification focuses on managing relationships between IT and business units.
Benefits:
a).Relationship Management: Demonstrates your ability to manage and enhance relationships between business and IT departments.
b).Career Enhancement: Opens roles in business relationship management, IT management, and strategic planning.
c).Strategic Value: Enhances the alignment of IT and business strategies, improving overall organizational effectiveness.
By obtaining these certifications, you can demonstrate your proficiency in business architecture, process improvement, and project management, positioning yourself for a successful career in this field.
Career and Jobs-After completing the career path focused on Business Architect, which includes a comprehensive set of topics ranging from financial modeling to data analytics and business intelligence, individuals can pursue various senior-level roles in business strategy, finance, project management, and data analysis. Here are typical job roles and potential salary ranges associated with this career path:
1).Business Architect-Salaries for business architects can vary widely based on experience and industry. On average, business architects can earn between $100,000 to $180,000 per year.
2).Financial Analyst (with Business Architecture focus)-Salaries for financial analysts specializing in business architecture can range from $70,000 to $120,000 per year.
3).Product Manager-Salaries for product managers typically range from $80,000 to $150,000 per year.
4).Project Manager (Business Projects)-Salaries for project managers can vary widely based on industry and project scope. On average, project managers can earn between $90,000 to $150,000 per year.
5).Business Intelligence Analyst-Salaries for business intelligence analysts can range from $70,000 to $130,000 per year.
6).SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) Consultant- Salaries for SAP BPC consultants typically range from $90,000 to $160,000 per year.
7).Data Analyst (Business Focus)-Salaries for data analysts specializing in business analysis can range from $60,000 to $110,000 per year.
These salary ranges are approximate and can vary based on factors such as geographic location, industry sector (technology, finance, healthcare), specific skills and certifications, years of relevant experience, and the size of the organization. Advanced certifications, continuous professional development, and leadership abilities can further enhance career prospects and earning potential in business architecture and related roles.
Q1:Can you explain the role of financial modeling in business finance and how it assists in decision-making?
Ans: Financial modeling plays a crucial role in business finance as it involves creating representations of a company’s financial performance. By using historical data and assumptions, financial models help in forecasting future financial outcomes, evaluating investment opportunities, and assessing the financial impact of business decisions. These models assist decision-makers by providing insights into financial viability, risk management, and strategic planning.
Q2:How do cost and management accounting contribute to effective business management?
Ans: Cost and management accounting are essential for understanding the costs associated with production and operations. They help in budgeting, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability by analyzing cost behavior and performance. By providing detailed cost analysis and financial insights, they support strategic decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiency improvements.
Q3:What are some key leadership qualities that are crucial for a Business Architect?
Ans: Key leadership qualities for a Business Architect include strategic vision, effective communication, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. A Business Architect must also be skilled in stakeholder management and conflict resolution to align diverse teams and drive business transformation initiatives.
Q4:How does a Business Architect collaborate with Product Management teams?
Ans: A Business Architect works closely with Product Management teams to align product development with business strategy. They provide insights into market trends, customer needs, and organizational capabilities. By ensuring that product plans are feasible and aligned with business goals, they help in defining product features, prioritizing developments, and ensuring successful product launches.
Q5:Can you describe how project management fundamentals are applied in business architecture?
Ans: Project management fundamentals are applied in business architecture to ensure that architectural initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This includes defining project goals, planning tasks, allocating resources, and managing risks. Effective project management ensures that architectural projects align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.
Q6:What is SAP BPC, and how does it support business planning and consolidation?
Ans: SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) is a software solution that integrates planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation processes. It supports business planning by providing tools for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. For consolidation, it simplifies the aggregation of financial data from different entities, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporti
Q7:How can Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics be leveraged to improve business performance?
Ans: BI and Data Analytics provide actionable insights by transforming raw data into meaningful information. They help in identifying trends, understanding customer behavior, and making data-driven decisions. By leveraging BI tools, organizations can improve performance through enhanced reporting, better strategic planning, and optimized operational processes.
Q8:What are the key differences between Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and how do you decide which tool to use?
Ans: Microsoft Excel is known for its advanced features and functionalities, such as complex formulas, pivot tables, and extensive data analysis tools. Google Sheets offers collaborative features and real-time updates, making it ideal for team-based projects. The choice between them depends on factors like required features, collaboration needs, and integration with other tools.
Q9:How does SQL programming contribute to data management and analysis in business architecture?
Ans: SQL (Structured Query Language) is essential for querying and managing relational databases. It allows Business Architects to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from different sources. By writing efficient SQL queries, they can retrieve valuable insights, support decision-making, and ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
Q10:Compare Tableau and Power BI in terms of their strengths and use cases for data visualization.
Ans: Tableau is known for its powerful data visualization capabilities and flexibility, allowing users to create complex and interactive dashboards. It’s suitable for advanced analytics and custom visualizations. Power BI integrates seamlessly with Microsoft products and offers strong data modeling and sharing features at a lower cost, making it ideal for organizations already using Microsoft technologies.
Q11:What is SAP BusinessObjects, and how does it enhance business intelligence?
Ans: SAP BusinessObjects is a suite of BI tools that provides comprehensive reporting, analysis, and data visualization capabilities. It enables users to access, analyze, and share data insights across the organization. By offering tools for ad-hoc reporting, dashboards, and data exploration, SAP BusinessObjects enhances decision-making and business intelligence capabilities.