The Premier Provider of Education and Research Services to the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Community

TDWI Mission Statement • TDWI is the premier provider of education and research services

to the business intelligence and data warehousing community. TDWI fosters a community of learning where business and technical professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills, network with peers, and advance their careers. Through education and research programs, TDWI enables individuals, teams, and organizations to leverage information to improve decision-making, optimize performance, and achieve business objectives.

• TDWI is dedicated to delivering high-quality, best practice, vendor-neutral educational products and services.

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TDWI History • Since 1995, TDWI World Conferences have provided the leading

forum for business and technology professionals looking to gain in- depth education in various topics in business intelligence and data warehousing.

• Each TDWI World Conference features a unique program taught by highly qualified, vetted instructors teaching full- and half- day courses on topics of specific interest to the BI/DW professional.

• Additional features of the conference include one-on-one consulting, peer networking, and an exhibit hall packed with BI/DW solutions.

• Designed specifically to maximize an attendee’s learning experience and training investment, the information one acquires and key contacts made at these events enable an attendee to immediately impact his/her current BI/DW initiatives.

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TDWI Education Offerings

• TDWI World Conferences – 5 US & 2 Europe• TDWI Executive Summits – 2 US• TDWI Solutions Summits – 2 US• TDWI Seminars – 8 US & Canada – 4 Europe• TDWI Onsite Education – World Wide

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TDWI World Conferences• Themed focus at each conference • Six days of best practice vendor neutral education

– 45 to 60 full and half day classes covering:

• Exhibit hall with over 30 vendors to learn the latest in technology offerings

• Numerous networking opportunitiestdwi.org/education

• BI Essentials

• CBIP Certification

• Leadership and Management

• Business Analytics

• Data Analysis and Design

• Data Asset Management

• Administration and Technology

• BI Requirements Gathering

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2011 TDWI World Conferences• Las Vegas - “Building an Enterprise Data Strategy”

– February 13 - 18

• Washington, D.C. - “Performance Management”– April 3-8

• Chicago - “Validating Your BI Direction”– June 6-10

• San Diego - “Evolving Your Agile BI Environment”– August 7-12

• Orlando - “Emerging Technologies 2012”– Oct. 30-Nov. 4

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TDWI Branded Course ContentTDWI Branded Courses

DW/BI EssentialsTDWI Data Warehousing Concepts and Principles: An Introduction to the Field of DW TDWI Business Intelligence Fundamentals: From Data Warehousing to Business Impact TDWI Data Warehousing Architectures: Choosing the Right Data Warehousing Approach TDWI Project Management for Business IntelligenceTDWI Requirements Gathering: Getting Correct and Complete Requirements for BI SystemsData ModelingTDWI Data Modeling: Data Analysis and Design for BI and Data Warehousing Systems TDWI Advanced Data Modeling Techniques TDWI Dimensional Data Modeling Primer: From Requirements to Business Analytics Business AnalyticsTDWI Performance Management: Measurement, Metrics, and MonitoringTDWI Business Analytics: Exploration, Experimentation, and DiscoveryData Asset ManagementTDWI Data Governance Fundamentals TDWI Data Quality Fundamentals TDWI Master Data Management Fundamentals TDWI Data Integration Techniques: ETL and Alternatives for Data Consolidation CBIPTDWI CBIP Prep Courses 

Plus over 100 ‐

3rd

Party courses taught by industry thought leaders

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TDWI Executive Summit• Each TDWI Executive Summit features a unique educational

program geared to BI directors and BI sponsors. • The program is highly interactive, allowing plenty of time for

questions, dialogue, and networking. • The format includes short presentations, panels, workshops,

and case studies. • The Summit addresses a range of topics, from organizational

and management issues to emerging trends and technologies.• The Summits are co-located with the world conferences in Las

Vegas and San Diego each year and share the conference theme.

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TDWI Solutions Summits• Hosted Model– Attendees (limited to 100) are pre-qualified

and once approved, registration and hotel fees are covered.• Similar format to executive summit with more vendor

involvement.• Deep dive on a specific topic:

– Masterdata, Quality and Governance • March 6 – 8 in Savannah

– Deep Analytics for Big Data • September 25 – 27 San Diego

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TDWI Seminar Series• TDWI Seminars offer the high-quality, focus, best practice,

vendor-neutral education.• 4 Day format for deep dive into a specific topic.• Smaller classroom environment fosters more communication

and networking opportunities.• Seminars are hosted across the United States and Canada,

making them convenient and cost-effective to attend.

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2011 TDWI Seminar Series2011 Dates Track Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

March 14 – 17Dallas, TX

Data Modeling TDWI DW Concepts and Principles

TDWI Data Modeling TDWI Advanced Data Modeling Techniques

April 11 – 14Seattle, WA

BI Essentials TDWI BI Fundamentals

TDWI Project Management

TDWI Requirements Gathering

TDWI Data Governance Fundamentals

June 13 – 16Boston, MA

Dimensional Modeling

TDWI DW Concepts and Principles

TDWI Dimensional Data Modeling Primer

Advanced Dimensional Modeling Techniques for Practitioners

July 18 – 21Vancouver, BC

Data Modeling TDWI DW Concepts and Principles

TDWI Data Modeling TDWI Advanced Data Modeling Techniques

August 29 – September 1Toronto, ON

Dimensional Modeling

TDWI DW Concepts and Principles

TDWI Dimensional Data Modeling Primer

Advanced Dimensional Modeling Techniques for Practitioners

Sept. 12 – 15Minneapolis, MN

Data Asset Management

TDWI Requirements Gathering

TDWI Data Governance Fundamentals

TDWI Data Quality Fundamentals

TDWI Master Data Management Fundamentals

October 17 - 20Denver, CO

Data Asset Management

TDWI Requirements Gathering

TDWI Data Governance Fundamentals

TDWI Data Quality Fundamentals

TDWI Master Data Management Fundamentals

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TDWI Onsite EducationYour Location, Our Instructors, Your Team

• TDWI Onsite Education offers world-class training conducted at your location, saving you travel expenses and keeping productivity high.

• From fundamental courses to advanced techniques, plus prep and exams for the Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) designation.– Over 50 full day classes or 2 day workshops to chose from

• Tailor the delivery to meet your specific needs.• Schedule the training when it best fits your workload.

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TDWI Onsite EducationCourses By Category TDWI 3rd Party

Core Skills 5 4

Leadership and Management 3 7

Business Analytics 2 6

Data Analysis and Design 3 5

Data Asset Management 3 5

Data Quality 2 4

Administration and Technology 2 0

Total of 51 Onsite Courses 20 31

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TDWI CBIP Certification

This exam‐based 

certification tests industry 

knowledge, skills, and 

experience within four

areas of specialization:

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• Leadership and Management

• Business Analytics

• Data Analysis and Design

• Data Integration

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TDWI Membership…

• Enables you and your team to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace– Keep abreast of the latest trends and

developments– Conference discounts, research, publications,

password-protected Web site– Membership options

• Individual and Teams

For information on TDWI Membership contact Erica Shaver eshaver@tdwi.org

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TDWI Member Benefits at a Glance

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Quarterly Business Intelligence Journal

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Annual TDWI Salary, Roles, and Responsibilities Report

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Annual BI Benchmark Report

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Quarterly Ten Mistakes to Avoid series

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Biweekly TDWI FlashPoint

e‐newsletter

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Quarterly Best Practices Reports

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Semiannual Technology Market Reports

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Print and Online Resource Highlights

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Business Intelligence JournalThe BIJ is an in‐depth, unbiased information resource that provides actionable 

insight for planning, building, and deploying business intelligence and data 

warehousing solutions. Mailed quarterly

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TDWI Salary, Roles, and Responsibilities ReportThis

Report provides an overview of compensation, roles, responsibilities, skills, 

experience, training, and job satisfaction of industry professionals, and also 

takes an in‐depth look at the profiles of 10 specific industry roles. Mailed 

annually

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BI Benchmark ReportThe BI Benchmark Report will help you compare your BI organization along best 

practice metrics and TDWI’s

maturity model to others in the industry. Mailed 

annually

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Ten Mistakes to Avoid SeriesThis series addresses the 10 most common mistakes managers and teams 

make—from data modeling to building an operational data store—and gives you 

inside knowledge on how to avoid these common pitfalls. Mailed quarterly

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TDWI Chapters• Enable local BI/DW professionals to:

– Meet regularly with each other on a regional basis – Share best practices in a small group setting– Establish a strong network of peers– Gain technical advice and career direction

TDWI began launching Chapters in 2006 and currently has chapters in dozens of cities around the world.

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