BI Certification (cost and How to approach?)

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Hi  All
i want to Know  what is the cost of BI certification ,and how to approach that and ,Through Company How much  they are charging ? and Generally what is the cost to do that ,plz  if any one completed BI certification guide me also,if  u have related links and documents send to my mail id,
plz help , i want to know BI certification plzzzzzz
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For SAP Education in US and Canada you can find the training locations at:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/locations/
You can find course description, date and locations by going to:
www.sap.com/useducation
You can view course listings by clicking on the course index.
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/find/courseindex.asp
You can just take an exam without taking courses.
For North America Examination Schedule you can go to:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/certification/examschedule.asp
For the exam listings you can go to:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/certification/examcontent.asp
The pricing for all Academy examinations is $500.00 USD, $700.00 CAD plus Tax for Canada.
To register you can call: 888-777-1727 press option 1. When calling, please have the exam code and a credit card ready.
If you are interested in BW training you can look into the following curriculum path:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/mySAP.asp?tid=4
Look under:
SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence
SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence
Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis
Enterprise Data Warehousing
Business Planning & Analytical Services
System Administration
Business Information Warehousing
Business Information Warehouse (BW)
BW Reporting and Analysis
BW Warehouse Management
BW System Administration
BW Upgrade (Delta) and Advanced Workshops
Choose the area you would like to concentrate in. For example: Business Information Warehouse (BW)
Click on this area to view the curriculum path:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/curriculum.asp?rid=458
Click on each course to view the course description, price, date and location it is offered.
Where to start with BW Training
There are two logical entry points to the SAP BI curriculum. The first is BW305-BW Reporting. The other is BW310-BW Data Warehousing. Depending on your focus and responsibilities, you would pick the one of most interest.
BW305 is the starting point for all the reporting functions of BW. It includes both web-based and BEx Analyzer-based (MS Excel) reporting techniques.
BW310 teaches the student how a data warehouse is put together and populated. Students learn to create various objects for the extraction and storage of data from both R/3 source systems and from flat files.
After those courses, the rest of the curriculum is specific to the role one has on the project. You can get a picture of the whole curriculum path at:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/mySAP.asp?tid=4
Please find out what version of BW you are using and if there are plans to upgrade:
These are the main courses you need for certification under each categories:
BW-Academy - Coll-51
TBW10 - 5-Days
TBW20 - 5-Days
TBW30 - 5-Days
TBW40 - 5-Days
TBW45 - 5-Days (Exam Last Day)
BI-Academy - Coll-62
TBW10 - 5-Days
TBW20 - 5-Days
TBW42 - 10-Days (plus TBW41 - e-Learning)
TBW45 - 5-Days (Exam Last Day)
Basic training
In the area Business Intelligence, five related courses TBW10 (BI - Enterprise Data Warehousing) to TBW45 (BI - Integrated Planning) are offered that highlight the extensive BI subject matter and culminate in the course TBW45 (BI - Integrated Planning) with an examination to become a certified Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 2004s - Business Intelligence.
Alternative Project Team Training Courses
The course material for the Consultant Academy is mainly based on Project Team Training but is supplemented with topics that are relevant for SAP consultants. The following table shows you which topics from the Project Team Training and which additional topics are covered:                     
SAP Consultant Education        Course content        
TBW10 (BI - Enterprise Data Warehousing)        5 days BW310 (BI - Enterprise Data Warehousing)               
TBW20 (BI - Reporting & Query Design)   5 days BW305 (BI - Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis (Part I))           
TBW42 (BI - Advanced Enterprise Data Warehousing & Reporting)   3 days BW350 (BI - Data Acquisition)
1 day BW360 (BI - Performance and Administration)
1 day BW365 (BI - User Management & Authorizations)
3 days BW330 (BI - Modeling & Implementation)
2 days BW306 (BI - Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis (Part II))          
TBW45 (BI - Integrated Planning)        4.5 days BW370 (BI - Integrated Planning)
Certification preparation
3 hours certification examination             
Delta training
We offer the following delta courses:
          o TBWD35 (Delta SAP BI Reporting, WHM, Extraction 3.0 - 3.5)
          o TBW70D (BI - Delta Enterprise Data Warehousing & Reporting SAP NetWeaver 2004s
          o DBW70P (BI - Delta Planning SAP NetWeaver 2004s)
If you are considering one of the delta courses, please refer to graphic "DELTA TRAINING for Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 2004s - Business Intelligence (for experienced BI consultants)".
As an alternative to the above-mentionned classroom courses, we offer Online Knowledge Products (OKP). Online Knowledge Products (OKP) are detailed and self-paced training materials for new versions of SAP solutions and products. OKPs are based on e-learning technologies and use personalized learning maps that allow you to learn about the latest functions on a role basis without leaving the office. You can get further information about Online Knowledge Products (contents, demo version, order process) at service.sap.com/okp.                     
You can obtain information about becoming a certified consultant by going to:
www.sap.com/useducation
This will bring up the SAP Education Page and at the right side of the page double-click on “SAP Certifications” link and you’ll see information about the various types of certification offered, suggested course paths, exam schedules, etc.
SAP Consultant Certification is generally geared towards SAP Customers, Partners, Consultants and project team members involved in current implementation or planning for future implementation of SAP. The Solution Academy courses help prepares you for the certification exam. The Solution Academy is more like a fast track program which is a combination of level 2 and level 3 standard module courses offered in an average of 24 days of training and the certification exam is offered on the last day of the last class in the track.
To look at exams:  click on the “Exam Listings” link on the highlights box. This will give you the list of certification exams available. Clicking on the particular exam you are interested takes you to that exam’s page and click on “exam information” for the topic by topic information that is going to be covered in that exam.
For courses that help you prepare for certification, take a look at the Solution Academy Courses. Here is the link to the various Solution Academies you can choose from:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/group.asp?tid=8
Once you click on a particular Academy, that link will give you the curriculum path or courses within that academy and there is a certification exam on the last day of the last class within that program.
To be certified, you actually have 3 options. First you can take the Solution Academy path choosing the solution or area of specialty you want to be certified in. This option is a fast track usually around 24 days of class with 1 day of certification exam.
The second option is for you to take the regular curriculum path for the specific solution you want to certify in. However, this includes more than 25 days of training and you will also have to pay for the certification exam separately at $500 each. Here is the link to the curriculum paths:
http://www.sap.com/usa/services/education. Click on Application Courses.
The last option is not to take any classes at all but do self study or if you already have extensive background and training in the particular SAP solution you want to certify in. you can register for the exam. (We do not have self study materials to prepare you for the exam).
The Solution Academy for the BW/BI is:
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/curriculum.asp?rid=285&TID=
Click on each course to view course code, name, description, price, date and location it is offered.
These are the available exams on BW and BI certification:
Exam Name: SAP NetWeaver 2004s – Business Intelligence
Software Component: SAP NetWeaver 2004s BI
Exam Code: C_TBW45_04s
Exam Information:
SAP Consultant Certification
Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 2004s – Business Intelligence
Software components: SAP NetWeaver 2004s Business Intelligence
Certification exam is included in course TBW45 and is also in separat certification events at many SAP locations.
Certification ID (Booking code): C_TBW45_04S
Certification duration: 3 hours
Number of certification questions: 80
Required certificates for participation in this certification test: None
Consultant Academy courses for certification preparation: TBW10 (BI – Enterprise Data Warehousing), TBW20 (BI – Reporting & Query Design), TBW41
(BI – Extraction with UDI & XI and APD), TBW42 (BI – Advanced Enterprise Data Warehousing & Reporting), TBW45 (BI – Integrated Planning)
Alternative Project Team Training courses for certification preparation: BW310 (BI - Enterprise Data Warehousing), BW305 (BI - Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis (Part I)), BW350 (BI - Data Aquisition), BW360 (BI - Performance & Administration), BW365 (BI - User Management & Authorizations), BW330 (BI - Modeling & Implementation), BW306 (BI - Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis (Part II)), BW370 (BI - Integrated Planning)
Please note that you are not allowed to use any reference materials during the certification test (no access to online documentation or to any SAP system).
The certification test Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 2004s – Business Intelligence verifies the knowledge in the area of the SAP NetWeaver for the consultant profile Business Intelligence. This certificate proves that the candidate has a basic understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects.
The certification test consists of questions from the areas specified below:
Topic Areas
Enterprise Reporting, Query and Analysis
1. BEx Design Tools (++)
          o Query Definition
Conceptual Query Design
Reporting Scenarios
InfoProviders
          o Analytical Engine
Variables
Calculated and Restricted Key Figures
Navigation
Hierarchies
Exceptions and Conditions
Other features of the Analytical Engine
Report-Report Interface
          o BEx Query Designer
Query Properties
Cell Editor
Other features of the Query Designer
          o BEx Report Designer
Basic Concepts
Report Styles and Formatting
Report Layouts
          o BEx Web Application Designer
Web Items
Context Menu
Structuring the Layout of Web Templates
Chart Designer
Command Wizard
Web Items
Chart Capabilities
Integration with the SAP NetWeaver Portal
2. BEx Reporting Tools
          o BEx Web Analyzer
Overview
Data Access
Data Analysis
          o BEx Analyzer
Navigation Features
Excel Integration
Workbook Design
3. General BEx Features and Information Broadcasting
          o Printing and Export
          o BEx Broadcaster
Overview
Functionality
Events, Time Points
BI Alerts and the Central Alert Framework (SAP Web Application Server)
Data Bursting
          o Document Integration
Business Planning and Analytical Services
4. Planning Model Design and Planning Functions
          o Planning Modeling
          o Aggregation Levels
          o Variable Wizard
          o Concept of Locking
          o Characteristic Relationships and Data Slices
          o Planning Sequences
          o Planning Functions
5. Input Enabled Queries, Planning Applications and Miscellaneous topics in Business Planning
          o Create an input ready query
          o Filter in Planning Applications
          o Web Application for Planning
          o Implementation options for BI Integrated Planning
          o Status & Tracking System
          o Performance & Sizing
6. Analysis Process Design
          o Analysis Process Designer (APD) and Data Mining
Enterprise Data Warehousing
7. Modeling the Enterprise Data Warehouse (+++)
          o Concepts in Enterprise Data Warehousing
          o Data Modeling
Using Different InfoProvider Types
MultiProviders
Characteristics and Attributes
Navigation and Display Attributes
Tracking History
Star Schema in SAP NetWeaver BI
          o InfoObjects
Definition
Texts, Attributes, Hierarchies
Compounded InfoObjects InfoProviders
          o InfoProviders
InfoCubes
DataStore Objects
InfoSets
VirtualProviders
          o Data Warehousing Workbench
          o Meta Data Repository
          o BI Content
          o Remodeling Toolbox
          o Source System
          o (New) Data Sources
          o Transformations
          o (New) InfoSources
          o Data Acquisition: SAP Source Systems
DataSources
Service API
Delta Management
Generic Extraction
Enhancing BI Content DataSources
          o Data Acquisition:
Flat File
Web Service DataSources and SAP NetWeaver XI / SAP NetWeaver BI Integration
Database Connect
Universal Data Connect and Universal Data Integration
8. Running the Enterprise Data Warehouse (++)
          o Direct Access
          o Real Time Data Acquisition
          o Administrator Cockpit and BI Statistics
          o Performance Optimization
BI Accelerator
Aggregates
Query Design
          o Scheduling and Monitoring
InfoPackages
Data Transfer Processes
Process Chains
Monitor
User Management
9. Analysis Authorizations
          o Analysis Authorizations in SAP NetWeaver BI
Amount of questions by topic (as percentage of test):
+ = 1 - 10%
++ = 11 - 20%
+++ = over 20%