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Obtaining CBIP from TDWI
Zeyad Sweidan1/12/2010
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Agenda
Why Certified? – sales pitch
What is CBIP? – types & some facts
How to get certified? – my journey
End – conclusion
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Why?
Only focusing on day to day job is extremely dangerous.
Need to continually update your skills.
Changes in IT happen quickly
Must keep up to date with new trends if you hope to remain at the front.
TDWI – Distinguish yourself professionally, get an edge over the competition.
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What is CBIP?CBIP = Certified Business
Intelligence Professional
For experienced professionals
Specialties:
◦ Leadership and Management,
◦ Business Analytics,
◦ Data analysis and Design,
◦ Data Integration and
◦ Administration and Technology
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What is CBIP (cont.)3 exams for each specialty
◦ IS Core, DW Core and Specialty
110 questions in 90 mins
Each exam $400
2000 CBIP holders worldwide and only 9 in Australia
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How? – my journey
1. Order Exam Guide (a must have).
2. Choose a specialty close to your experience (70-80% coverage).
3. Prepare, prepare, prepare.
4. Allow 2-3 months preparation
5. Get into exam preparation from TDWI (if can be covered from employer)
6. Do sample exams (guide & downloaded)
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How? – my journey (cont.)
7. Start with exam most familiar with
8. Get a proctor if doing exam locally
9. During exam, watch time carefully
10.15 mins to end exam, select random answers
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The EndNeed 120 hours every 3 years to
get recertified
An industry recognised certification provides competitive edge
Study has shown a salary increase of 10% to certification’s holders
More details:
◦ www.tdwi.org
◦ My email: [email protected]