Business Intelligence 2008 | Firebrand Training

Overview

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 demonstrates that you can design analysis solutions, data transformations, and reports. Business intelligence developers design and implement multi-dimensional database models (logical and physical), data marts, data warehousing, data transforms, data analytics, and reporting solutions. This includes programming and customizing servers that use Multidimensional Expressions (MDX), customer transforms, and custom reporting solutions. Business intelligence developers are typically employed by mid- to large-sized organisations.

This two-day course is suitable for IT professionals who design and plan business intelligence (BI) solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 tools.

The new generation of Microsoft certifications

The MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 credential is part of the new generation of Microsoft certifications, which separates validation of technology and professional skills, providing a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to validate core technical, professional, and architectural skills.

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Four reasons why you should sit your Business Intelligence 2008 course with Firebrand Training

You'll be Business Intelligence 2008 trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your Business Intelligence 2008 course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass Business Intelligence 2008 first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study Business Intelligence 2008 with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

What are the benefits of a Microsoft MCITP Business Intelligence Developer 2008 certification

For HR managers, a Microsoft MCITP Business Intelligence Developer 2008 certification is particularly important because it allows them to more easily identify the skills that an individual possesses. When a company has employees that possess certain skills, it can garner a competitive advantage when seeking to attract customers. A Microsoft MCITP Business Intelligence Developer 2008 can also contribute to increased productivity.

Individuals

Overwhelmingly, individuals with a Microsoft MCITP Business Intelligence Developer 2008 have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility.
Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework.

Human Resources

Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled staff. Career development and advancement opportunities employee turnover.
Microsoft MCITP Business Intelligence Developer 2008 certification Training Programs provide benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills.
For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills.

Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits

Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website.
Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers.
Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities.

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

During the course, delegates will learn how to design and manage reporting environments, design and deploy Integration Services packages, design an Analysis Services database, design data mining models, administer a BI Solution and design a BI architecture.

Design control flow
Design data flow
Plan the deployment of SSIS packages
Design the configuration file for an SSIS package
Design a logging and auditing strategy
Design report architecture
Design a data acquisition strategy
Define a report parameter strategy
Design a report layout
Design reports by using Report Builder
Manage a report environment
Design a mining model and structure
Design cube architecture
Design for international implementation
Design a data source view
Design perspectives
Design and create business-driven Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) calculations
Analyze cube performance
Design a mining model and structure
Design strategies for staging data for mining
Select a strategy for visualizing data mining results
Select data mining algorithms
Refine testing models
Maintain server health
Select a subscription strategy
Manage integration services
Design a backup strategy
Plan and manage upgrades
Plan and manage reporting services configuration
Design integration between data visualization components
Design the data warehouse
Plan for scalability
Plan for performance
Manage team development issues
Plan the configuration of a primary data source
Design a security strategy

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam:

Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008

What's Included

Included:

MCTS Self-Placed Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Book/CD Package ISBN: 9780735626362

Microsoft Official Curriculum

MOC 6234 AK - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 Analysis Services
MOC 6235 AK - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 Integration Services
MOC 6236 AK - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 Reporting Services

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Candidates for this certification are professionals who work in an enterprise-level organization and are designing, developing, optimizing, maintaining, and supporting SQL Server based BI environment.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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"Firebrand said that failure was not an option, and they fulfilled on that."
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"The MCITP SQL Server Business Intelligence instructor, was deeply knowledgeable about everything even slightly related to the course and was excellent in his delivery of the material. There is no doubt I can attribute my success to his teaching. I chose Firebrand Training because of previous good experience and also price was negotiated within my budget. "
Ralph Carter. (5.3.2010 (Friday) to 7.3.2010 (Sunday))