The document provides information on the Professional Diploma in Business Intelligence (PDBI) offered in Singapore by Lithan Hall Academy. The course aims to provide career-focused qualifications for business intelligence professionals. It is delivered over 6 modules covering topics such as data warehousing, SAP BI implementation and administration, data integration, reporting, and a final project. Upon completing the course, students will be equipped to take on roles like Business Intelligence Analyst and be eligible for SAP BI certification.

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Professional Diploma in Business Intelligence
Industry
Specific:
Database Management Course Code: PDBI-SG
Originator: Lithan Hall Academy Singapore Partnership:
Country
Applicable:
Singapore Product
Coordinator:
Srikanth Raman
srikanth@lithanhall.com
Articulation
arrangement:
Master of Business in ERP
Systems (Maximum of 6 units
exempted)
Version: V1. 6 Feb 2014
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© Lithan Hall Academy 2014
This curriculum is developed with the sole intention by Lithan Hall Academy to provide academic
qualifications to the business intelligence community.
Apart from any use permitted under the Singaporean Copyright Act, no part of this publication may be
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Contents
REVISION HISTORY........................................................................................................................................4
COURSE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................................5
DELIVERED BY................................................................................................................................................5
RATIONALE FOR THIS COURSE......................................................................................................................5
BUYERS PERSONA .........................................................................................................................................5
TARGETED JOB ROLES...................................................................................................................................5
COURSE OBJECTIVE.......................................................................................................................................5
ENTRY CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................6
COURSE STRUCTURE.....................................................................................................................................6
MODULE OUTLINE.........................................................................................................................................6
DELIVERY METHOD .......................................................................................................................................7
DELIVERY FORMAT........................................................................................................................................7
ASSESSMENT METHOD .................................................................................................................................7
DURATION.....................................................................................................................................................7
INTAKES.........................................................................................................................................................8
FEES APPLICABLE...........................................................................................................................................8
TRAINERS.......................................................................................................................................................8
GRADING SYSTEM.........................................................................................................................................8
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.......................................................................................................................8
EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY .............................................................................................................................8

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REVISION HISTORY
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COURSE SUMMARY
This course aims at providing career centric qualifications to business intelligence professionals. Upon
completion of this course candidates will be able to assume targeted job roles and proceed to take
relevant SAP certification.
DELIVERED BY
This course is delivered by Lithan Hall Academy (LHA), Singapore
RATIONALE FOR THIS COURSE
Based on Emerging Area in Focus: Business Analytics: SAS in tie-up with educational institutions report
July 2011, business analytics is a fast-growing sector of technology. In the same document SAS’s
Singapore Managing Director stated that he is having trouble hiring suitable technical experts himself. In
New Zealand Immigration and Employment Business Analytics is listed under skills shortage list.
To meet this skills gap LHA aims to integrate SAP data ware housing, reporting tool in the curriculum
where candidates are able to acquire hands on skill in software application and configuration and also
able to look at industry best practices.
BUYERS PERSONA
- Organizations which uses SAP BI and willing to send their SAP users/consultants for SAP BI
certification
- In employment BI professionals who needs professional qualification
- Candidates who are willing to change their career in Business Intelligence field
TARGETED JOB ROLES
At the end of this course candidates will be able to assume following position:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Intelligence Consultant
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course students will to pursue career up gradation or transition to Business data
warehousing area. Candidates will also be able to acquire desired competencies that would meet the
job roles specifically. After completing this course candidates are eligible to appear for SAP BI
Certification.
Candidates will be able to acquire knowledge and skills in
Data warehousing and architecture
Implementation and administration of SAP BI system
Extraction, Universal data integration , exchange infrastructure
Planning and designing of reports and models
Data acquisition
BI integrated planning

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ENTRY CRITERIA
- Candidates must have Bachelor degree and IELTS 6.5. Candidates who have been taught at
Bachelor level with English as medium of instruction may not need IELTS score.
- Candidates with Diploma and minimum 5 years of working experience may apply.
- Candidate should not be barred by WDA from taking assistance of funding schemes.
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course contains the following 6 modules. Candidate need to complete the course as
mentioned in the below order. They are not allowed to select the modules other than the
following order.
MODULE OUTLINE
Introduction to Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence has been identified by analysts one of the key drivers of a company's
business strategy. This unit of study covers both theoretical and practical aspects of Business
Intelligence including data warehousing. Students can use SAP's Business Intelligence
Warehouse in the workshops to reinforce many of the theoretical concepts.
Business Intelligence Applications
Students will have exposure to Business Intelligence application in different industries. Students
Will also will get exposure to the SAP BW 001 module which contains Integration of BI
capabilities in SAP Netweaver. Architecture and functions of BI and Business planning and
analytical service.

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Data Modelling and Transformation
In this unit students will explore to Understand the BI tools and gain a high-level understanding
of their functions, Define and design a data model in BI to fulfill the information requirements
Of the company for a cost center accounting scenario, Use extraction, transformation and
loading (ETL), Use SAP Business Content to speed up the implementation of BI and to Know
what tools are available for improving query runtime.( SAP Module TBW10)
Business Intelligence Queries and Reports
In this unit students will explore to use NetWeaver BI as a flexible analytical tool and structure
reports for decision – making support in the organization, evaluate past and current data to
different levels of detail and from different perspectives on the Web and in Microsoft Excel
( SAP Module TBW 20 )
Strategic Use of Business Intelligence
In this unit the students will gain the skills and knowledge in BI extraction with UDI , XI and APD ,
universal data integration, Exchange Infrastructure, process designer analysis and transport
management. ( SAP Module TBW41 )
Candidates will also gain additional knowledge of data modelling, use BI content to accelerate
BW implementation, define and implement multi – dimensional , logical and physical model
scenarios to fulfil information requirements and to understand the concept of slow changing
dimensions ( SAP Module TBW 42 )
Business Intelligence Project
The participants gain the detailed BI knowledge necessary to carry out successful
implementation and administration within a heterogeneous SAP BI system landscape
This includes:
BEx Reporting Tools
General BEx Features and Information Broadcasting
Planning Model Design and Planning Functions
Input Enabled Queries, Planning Applications and Miscellaneous topics in Business
Planning
Analysis Process Design
DELIVERY METHOD
Trainer-Student ratio is maintained at 1:60 for theory and 1: 30 for practical
DELIVERY FORMAT
Class room lecture with Demo and hands on tutorials
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Theory test, Practical test, oral questions, presentations, assignments and projects are used for
assessments.
DURATION
This course is delivered over 9 months.

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INTAKES
4 intakes a year
FEES APPLICABLE
Refer Sales Resolution
TRAINERS
Students will be trained by industry professionals and academicians. They have minimum 5 years of
domain experience in consulting or in academic teaching, research within a specific industry. Trainers
must also have relevant industry certification and ACTA.
GRADING SYSTEM
Candidates need to complete the assessment for each and every module. They will receive a percentage
grade as mentioned below. They can use this grading to secure advanced standing for academic
progression with other educational institutions.
Grades Codes Details
80%-100% HD High Distinction
70%-79% D Distinction
60%-69% C Credit
50%-59% P Pass
0%-49% N Fail
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Candidates must complete and successfully pass all modules. Candidates will get Professional Diploma
in Database Management issued by Lithan Hall Academy and its partner university. Student upon failing
will need to take the module again. An additional charge applies in such cases.
EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY
Candidate can progress for further qualification by enrolling to Master of Business in ERP Systems from
Victoria University, Australia. Candidate can secure following exemptions to the Master level course
Modules Exemption Modules
Introduction to Business Intelligence BCO6676- Business Intelligence Systems
Business Intelligence Project BCO5655 Information Systems Application
Development
Data Modelling and Transformation JES0003 Non-specific Elective
Business Intelligence Queries and Reports JES0004 Non-specific Elective
Strategic Use of Business Intelligence BCO6615- Strategic Use of ERP
Business Intelligence Applications BCO6181 ERP Applications