Obtaining CBIP from TDWI

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Obtaining CBIP from TDWI

• Zeyad Sweidan
• 1/12/2010

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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

• Order Exam Guide (a must have).
• Choose a specialty close to your experience
  (70-80 coverage).
• Prepare, prepare, prepare.
• Allow 2-3 months preparation
• Get into exam preparation from TDWI (if can be
  covered from employer)
• Do sample exams (guide downloaded)

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How? my journey (cont.)

• Start with exam most familiar with
• Get a proctor if doing exam locally
• During exam, watch time carefully
• 15 mins to end exam, select random answers

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The End

• Need 120 hours every 3 years to get recertified
• An industry recognised certification provides
  competitive edge
• Study has shown a salary increase of 10 to
  certifications holders
• More details
• www.tdwi.org
• My email zeyad.sweidan_at_cba.com.au