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" My job is to give timely and relevant information that leads to faster and better business decisions. I collect, classify and analyse and interpret enterprise data to reveal patterns, anomalies, key variables and relationships that produce new insights into the business."
Become a Multidisciplinary "T-Shaped" Business Professional In today's competitive environment business information, data and information is key to survival. Business is about getting the right information, to the right decision makers, at the right time. To gain a competitive advantage in the market, organisations employ BI applications to analyse business operations and produce information. Business analysts and consultants can help businesses understand, improve and optimise business operations. In line with the National Infocomm competency Framework and supported by Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), the NICF Diploma in IT Services (Database management) aims to transform and develop multidisciplinary "T-shaped" business intelligence professionals through: Competency-based Education Experiential Learning Programmes Career Enrichment or Transition Support Programmes Pursue a Career in Business (BI) Business intelligence (BI) mainly refers to computer-based techniques used in identifying, extracting, and analysing business data. Lithan Hall Academy has developed and accredited the NICF Diploma in IT Services (Database management). If you want to assume job roles such as Business Analyst or Consultant, then this course is for you. NICF Diploma in IT Services (Database Management) This NICF-accredited course will provide you with hands-on experience configuring BI application systems. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills in: Data warehousing and architecture Implementation and administration of SAP BI system Extraction, transformation and loading of data. Creating multi-dimensional modeling of business process Planning and designing of reports and models Strategic use of business intelligence reports Use of business intelligence in different industry sectors Get hands-on experience through a BI project via your current job, company internship and/or company job placement By the end of the course, you would have gained sufficient competencies to assume the following positions: Business Analyst Business Consultant 01
Programme Outline Introduction to Business Business 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 including data warehousing. Students can use SAP's Business Warehouse in the workshops to reinforce many of the theoretical concepts. Business Project The participants gain detailed BI knowledge necessary to carry out successful implementation and administration within a heterogeneous SAP BI system landscape (TBW 45). 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 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 fulfil the information requirements of the company for a cost centre 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 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 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 Applications Students will have exposure to Business 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. Delivery Method Lessons include classroom lectures, classroom tutorials and case studies. The trainers are industry certified with at least 5 years of industry experience in BI and minimum bachelor degree holders. These trainers are also accredited by the WDA through Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) programme. For practical training sessions, lecturer to trainee ration is 1:30. For theory lessons it is 1:60. Training Modes and Duration This programme has 2 modes of training: Train only Applicable to candidates who are currently working and looking for skills upgrade. Train only will follow 9 months of evening class schedules. Timing 4 Months 5 Months 7pm-10pm Introduction to Business Business Applications Data Modelling and Transformation Strategic Use of Business Business Queries and Reports Business Project Illustration purposes only Course duration 9 months 02
Placement and Training *IGNITE Full time Training is organised during the day time in the first 3 months. For the remaining 6 months candidates will work as an apprentice in an organisation they are attached to and undertake the training in the evenings. Total duration of the course is 9 months. Upon completion of the training candidates will be retained by the organisation for minimum of 6 months. Note: Placement and training trainees need to commit to a minimum apprenticeship and employment period of 1 year with the sponsoring organisation (6 months apprenticeship plus 6 months full time employment). *IGNITE (Immerse, Grow, Navigate in Infocomm Technology with Eloquence) is a Placement and Training scheme with emphasis on-the-job training through employer participation and structured training through the NICF programmes. Timing 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 6 Months Between 9am-5pm Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Full time employee *IGNITE 7pm-10pm Introduction to Business Data Modeling and Transformation Business Queries and Reports Strategic Use of Business Business Project Business Applications Business Project Illustration purposes only Course duration 9 months (including 6 months apprenticeship) Entry Requirements Graduation Requirements This course is open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Qualified Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will be eligible for course fee subsidy by WDA. All candidates must have Bachelor degree and IELTS 5 score. Candidates who have been taught at Bachelor level with English as medium of instruction may not need to submit an IELTS score. All candidates for graduation must successfully pass or be deemed Competent (C) in all the modules. Student who fail a module will need to retake the module (additional charges may apply). Candidates with a Diploma and a minimum of 5 years of working experience may also apply. 03
Candidate Selection and Assessment All candidates to the course must submit their updated CVs and certificates. Candidates must provide copies of highest educational certificates and training certificates. All candidates are expected to fill-up and submit all prescribed application forms. A selection panel will assess all candidates' eligibility for the course. The selection panel will recommend to candidates the career path, training mode and job roles that best fit their current situation and background. Selection of candidates to this course is based on the recommendations of the selection panel, which shall be considered final. All candidates accepted into the course will need to sign a contract with Lithan Hall Academy, WDA and any sponsoring company (for those under the Placement and Training mode). During the course and after course completion (during 6-month full-time employment period), students may be required to fill-up and submit course and work surveys. These surveys are meant to measure progress and productivity gained in the workplace due to the new knowledge and skills acquired. Certificates Awarded Successful graduates of the course will receive NICF Diploma in IT Services (Database Management) which comprises of the following competencies: IT-DM-401S-1 Build a database IT-DE-502S-1 Design extract, transform and load (ETL) process IT-DM-407S-1 Design a datawarehouse IT-DM-406S-1 Determine that database functionality and scalability suit business requirements IT-RG-402S-1 Gather data to identify business requirements IT-RG-401S-1 Determine business expectations and needs IT-DM-402S-1 Identify physical database requirements IT-AS-401S-1 Analyse and Troubleshoot application problem IT-AS-402S-1 Generate and review application support report Further Education Graduates can opt to get further qualification by enrolling into the Victoria University (Australia) Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning systems) offered jointly by Lithan Hall Academy and Victoria University, Australia. Graduates can secure module exemptions to the Master level course. What is NICF? The National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF), developed by IDA and WDA in close collaboration with the infocomm industry, is a national infocomm roadmap which articulates the competency requirements of key Infocomm professionals. Infocomm professionals and employers can leverage the NICF to determine the types of skills and competencies required for various infocomm jobs and to develop training strategies for the professionals to acquire these skills through accredited training providers. NICF is a framework that articulates competencies and skills required for different infocomm occupations, and lists relevant training programmes available to build these skills. The framework is available online for easy navigation by professionals, employers and training providers. NICF will assist infocomm professionals in assessing their own skills and competencies against national and international standards, and in helping them plan their career paths. It also helps to guide employers in manpower planning, training and professional development programmes. 04
About Lithan Hall Academy Our Vision and Mission Lithan Hall Academy is a specialist education provider for selected professional communities in Asia. Our mission is to deliver Experiential Learning to our customers through competency-based education that support their lifelong career growth and development. For the development of SAP ERP professionals, we offer an educational pathway in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Through our parent company, Lithan Education (www.lithaneducation.com), we also provide career services that complement our academic education and give our graduates job placement assistance and immediate immersion in the industry. Lithan Hall Academy has a 4-year Edutrust certification as well as 4 years CPE registration under the mandatory Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) of the Council for Private Education (CPE) of Singapore.Lithan Hall Academy was appointed by the WDA as a CET partner in Nov 2011. Our vision is to be the leading specialist education and career services provider for selected professional communities in Asia. Our mission is to deliver Experiential Learning to our customers through competency-based educational programs and industry ecosystems that support their lifelong career growth and development. Our Values and Culture We place our customers first, differentiate through innovation and deliver results through rapid execution of our goals. We are passionate, team-oriented and continuously learn and grow. Our business environment is open, trusting and professional. Contact Us Lithan Hall Academy Pte. Ltd. 11 Eunos Road 8, #07-02 Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore 408601 t +65 6324 9730 f +65 6324 1637 For more information, email us at info@lithanhall.com Follow us on and Lithan Hall Academy Company Registration Number: 200202841R ERF Registration Period: 8 August 2014 to 7 August 2018
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