Regarding BIW Certification information

Question

hi,
This is srikanth from United Kingdom .Basically im living in UK since last two years. Recently I learned SAP-BIW in India and i came to UK for searching job in SAP-BIW .
I am planning to write down the SAP-BIW Certification Exam .I am preparing my own so can any one please help me regarding BIW certification,I don't have BIW experience before.So with out experience which BIW certification I have to prepare . So I want Exam details ,Syllabus and any sample questions like that.I am in confusion which certification in BIW I have to prepare. I searched in this forum but i didn't get full information regarding certification.........
I am new to this forum.so pls pls anyone help me in detail..............and my sap ..E-Mail id:[email protected]
thanks
srikanth
london

Answer 1

Hi Srikanth,
You can check the certification link for more information:
http://service.sap.com/certification
Note the +++ signs for each topic and the legend at the end
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 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 (++)
Query Definition
o Conceptual Query Design
o Reporting Scenarios
o InfoProviders
Analytical Engine
o Variables
o Calculated and Restricted Key Figures
o Navigation
o Hierarchies
o Exceptions and Conditions
o Other features of the Analytical Engine
o Report-Report Interface
BEx Query Designer
o Query Properties
o Cell Editor
o Other features of the Query Designer
BEx Report Designer
o Basic Concepts
o Report Styles and Formatting
o Report Layouts
BEx Web Application Designer
o Web Items
o Context Menu
o Structuring the Layout of Web Templates
o Chart Designer
o Command Wizard
o Web Items
o Chart Capabilities
o Integration with the SAP NetWeaver Portal
2. BEx Reporting Tools
BEx Web Analyzer
o Overview
o Data Access
o Data Analysis
BEx Analyzer
o Navigation Features
o Excel Integration
o Workbook Design
3. General BEx Features and Information Broadcasting
Printing and Export
BEx Broadcaster
o Overview
o Functionality
o Events, Time Points
o BI Alerts and the Central Alert Framework (SAP Web Application Server)
o Data Bursting
Document Integration
Business Planning and Analytical Services
4. Planning Model Design and Planning Functions
Planning Modeling
Aggregation Levels
Variable Wizard
Concept of Locking
Characteristic Relationships and Data Slices
Planning Sequences
Planning Functions
5. Input Enabled Queries, Planning Applications and Miscellaneous topics in Business Planning
Create an input ready query
Filter in Planning Applications
Web Application for Planning
Implementation options for BI Integrated Planning
Status & Tracking System
Performance & Sizing
6. Analysis Process Design
Analysis Process Designer (APD) and Data Mining
Enterprise Data Warehousing
7. Modeling the Enterprise Data Warehouse (+++)
Concepts in Enterprise Data Warehousing
Data Modeling
o Using Different InfoProvider Types
o MultiProviders
o Characteristics and Attributes
o Navigation and Display Attributes
o Tracking History
o Star Schema in SAP NetWeaver BI
InfoObjects
o Definition
o Texts, Attributes, Hierarchies
o Compounded InfoObjects InfoProviders
InfoProviders
o InfoCubes
o DataStore Objects
o InfoSets
o VirtualProviders
Data Warehousing Workbench
Meta Data Repository
BI Content
Remodeling Toolbox
Source System
(New) Data Sources
Transformations
(New) InfoSources
Data Acquisition: SAP Source Systems
o DataSources
o Service API
o Delta Management
o Generic Extraction
o Enhancing BI Content DataSources
Data Acquisition:
o Flat File
o Web Service DataSources and SAP NetWeaver XI / SAP NetWeaver BI Integration
o Database Connect
o Universal Data Connect and Universal Data Integration
8. Running the Enterprise Data Warehouse (++)
Direct Access
Real Time Data Acquisition
Administrator Cockpit and BI Statistics
Performance Optimization
o BI Accelerator
o Aggregates
o Query Design
Scheduling and Monitoring
o InfoPackages
o Data Transfer Processes
o Process Chains
o Monitor
User Management
9. Analysis Authorizations
Analysis Authorizations in SAP NetWeaver BI
Amount of questions by topic (as percentage of test):
+ = 1 - 10%
++ = 11 - 20%
+++ = over 20%
Assign points if it helps,
Regards,
Mani