Understand the basic capabilities and limitations of OLAP tools, how they differ from other reporting and analysis tools, and the change management issues raised when they are introduced; how and why the design of a data warehouse needs to be different from other data processing systems; understand the key challenges and trade-offs faced in managing a successful business intelligence / data warehousing initiative.

• Learn how to participate in the design of data marts and OLAP based applications.
• Understand the technical, political and change management issues which need to be addressed in order to benefit from investing in business intelligence and data warehousing.
• Take the opportunity to discuss the issues facing your organisation and exchange ideas with other delegates and the course tutor.

Course provider: Dweomer Consultants Ltd.