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Information Analysis for BI
Information Analysis for BI
Training that bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation. Learn to identify information needs and translate them into actionable data specifications for BI professionals.
2 days
Certificate on completion
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A good BI dashboard does not start with technology, but with the right questions. What does the user really want to know? Which processes deliver that information? And how do you capture it unambiguously for the BI developer or data engineer?
In the two-day Information Analysis for BI training, you learn how to sharpen information needs and translate them into usable data specifications. You work with practice-oriented techniques, templates and a realistic case, so you can apply what you have learned directly in your own organisation.
Whether you are an analyst, data engineer or functional administrator, this training helps you position BI projects better from the start, and thereby makes the difference between "a report" and real management information.
What can you expect?
An intensive, interactive training in which you learn:
How to find the question behind the question;
Which techniques help in analysing processes, sources and definitions;
How to hand over results to BI developers or data engineers.
The training offers many real-world examples, checklists and templates and concludes with a concrete case in which you apply what you have learned directly.
What will you learn?
After this training, you are able to:
Ask for and analyse information needs in a structured way;
Describe processes visually and substantively (BPMN-light);
Assess source data for usability for BI;
Capture KPIs and definitions unambiguously;
Create a star model or data proposal based on analysis.
Training setup
The training combines theory with concrete real-world examples and group assignments. You learn from experienced trainers with hands-on experience in both classical and modern BI landscapes.
Why take part?
Information analysis is often the missing link in BI projects. Users want insight, but get dashboards that do not match. This training helps you to better find out in advance what is really needed, where the right data is, and how to hand this over in a structured way. Less noise, more results.
Want to get more grip on information needs, data specifications and increase the success of your BI projects?
Sign up now and lay a solid foundation in information analysis for Business Intelligence.
Day 1: Demand side
The role of information analysis within BI projects
What is information analysis and why is it essential for BI success?
Determining goals, stakeholders and context
Structuring information needs
Deepening questions with 5x why, personas and storyboard techniques
From KPIs to indicators and management information
Process analysis and use-case mapping
Analysing process steps (intake, invoicing, etc.)
Use of simple BPMN diagrams
What does it yield in data?
Day 2: Supply side
Analysing and assessing source data
Availability, correctness, level of detail and semantics
What are the pitfalls of source data?
Analysis of a Data Vault setup (based on the UWIS case)
Workshop: From question to star model
Based on the case, you work on drawing up a star model
Working with a BI matrix and initial draft dimensions and measures
Checklist and handover to design/technology
How do you document definitions, semantics and quality requirements?
Tips for handing over to BI developers and data engineers
After completing this training, you receive a Professional Development certificate as proof of the knowledge and skills you have gained.
Audience
- Business and information analysts
- BI specialists and data engineers
- Functional managers with a data focus
- Project leaders looking for better grip on BI-project information strategies
Prior knowledge
No advanced technical knowledge required; affinity with data, BI or IT projects is an advantage.