BPC Certification Details

SAP BUSINESSOBJECTS PLANNING ANDCONSOLIDATION 7.5

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BPC030Introduction toSAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation

BPC410 3 daysSAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation,version for the

BPC420 5 daysSAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation,version for SAP

BPC430 5 daysSAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation:Reporting and

BPC440 5 daysSAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation -Consolidation

BW310 5 daysBI - EnterpriseDataWarehousing

C_EPMBPC_75Appl.Associate -SBO Planning andConsolidation 7.5

OPC75MOKP SAP BPC7.5 for Microsoft

OPC75NOKP SAP BPC7.5 forNetWeaver

TZPCNA 3 daysSAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation -7.5 Applications

TZPCNT 1 daySAPBusinessObjectsPlanning andConsolidation -7.5 Technical

The SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation application unifies and streamlines the planning, budgeting, and forecasting process andcan enable a faster close. Finance-owned and maintained, the application unifies planning, financial consolidation and management reporting forthe enterprise – improving budget cycle times, driving compliance with regulatory and financial standards, helping reduce external auditcosts, instilling confidence, and reducing business risk.SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation is available in two versions:* SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for the Microsoft platform – A unified planning, budgeting, and consolidationapplication that is designed to be owned and managed by business users* SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver – A unified planning and consolidation application builtdirectly on the SAP NetWeaver technology platform and designed to be owned and managed by business usersWith SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, everything you need to meet your bottom-up and top-down financial and operationalplanning requirements, as well as complete consolidation and reporting, is available through a single, unified application and user interface. Youcan benefit from:* Improved agility – Quickly model new business scenarios and decide on a course of action that maximizes value creation* Reduced cycle time – Finance and line-of-business managers can collaborate in a unified landscape, streamlining the process of creatingand approving plans, budgets, and forecasts.* Minimized business and compliance risk – Transparent financial data and a single version of the truth enable fast, accurate managementand statutory reporting.* Increased user productivity – An intuitive interface and familiar office tools help workers make the most of their time.

BPC030Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation

Location Dates Price

online e-learning CAD 513.00

online e-learning USD 435.00

Duration

Prerequistes Essential* Knowledge of Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet* Explorer Recommended* None

DeliveryE-learning

Audience* This course is designed for individuals who will be end users of SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation or who require aproduct overview.

Content* What is SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation? -> Architecture and Terminology* The Connection Wizard* The Action Pane* Working with BPC for Excel -> The Current View -> Introduction to Dynamic Report Templates -> Using the Park n Go feature -> Introduction to Dynamic Range Exchange Reporting -> Introduction to Dynamic Schedule Templates -> Entering and viewing Comments* Working with BPC for Word -> Inserting objects* Working with BPC for PowerPoint -> Inserting data values* Working with BPC Web -> Content Library -> Live Reporting

Goals* Work with the SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Web interfaces.

Software* SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.0

Notes* Course length: 3.5 hours* This course is delivered as an e-Learning Knowledge Transfer Product

BPC410SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for the Microsoft Platform:Administration


NA ET Virtual Classroom Dec 20 - 22 2010 USD 2025.00

MIC Dallas Jan 5 - 7 2011 USD 2025.00

SAP Newtown Square Mar 7 - 9 2011 USD 2025.00

MIC Chicago May 9 - 11 2011 USD 2025.00

Duration3 days

Prerequistes Essential* Excel Recommended* Experience with Microsoft Products

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Application Consultants* BPC Administrators* Pre-Sales* Project Leaders* Project team members

Content* Learn how to set up: Appsets, Applications, Dimensions* Hierarchies* Navigating in BPC for Excel* Set up drill through to ECC and BW Queries* Data Acquisition and Transformation* An introduction to Logic for planning and reporting* Business process flows* Work Status and Security* Journals* Activity and data audit* Appset and Application parameters

Goals* Configure SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (7.5), version for the Microsoft Platform* Understand the system architecture* Perform Administration* Use Logic for planning and reporting* Execute data imports* Build business process flows for planning

Software* SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (7.5), version for the Microsoft platform* This course is taught on the Microsoft Platform.

Notes* This class does not cover Consolidation (BPC440) or in-depth reporting (BPC430)

CPE Credits: 24 Credits

BPC420SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver:Administration


MIC Chicago Nov 8 - 12 2010 USD 3375.00

MIC King Of Prussia Jan 31 - Feb 4 2011 USD 3375.00

MIC Dallas Mar 21 - 25 2011 USD 3375.00


Duration5 days

Prerequistes Essential* Excel* BW310 BW - Enterprise Data Warehousing Recommended* Experience in SAP NetWeaver BW

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Application Consultants* BPC Administrators* Project Leaders* Project Team Members* Technical Pre-Sales

Content* Learn how to set up: Appsets, Applications, Dimensions* Hierarchies* Navigating in BPC for Excel* Set up drill throughs to ECC and BW Queries* Perform flat file, InfoCube to InfoCube transaction data imports* BW characteristic master data imports* Data manager package ‘links’* Logic, business add-ins (BADI’s), and custom process chains* Execute Allocations* Cross Application scenarios* Business Process Flows* Work Status and Security* Activity and data audit* Locking* Transports* Appset and Application parameters

Goals* Configure SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (7.5), version for SAP NetWeaver* Understand the system architecture and integration* Perform Administration* Use Logic for planning and reporting* Execute data imports* Build business process flows for planning

Software* SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (7.5), version for SAP NetWeaver

Notes* This class does not cover Consolidation (BPC440) or in-depth reporting (BPC430)


BPC430SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Reporting and Planning


NA ET Virtual Classroom Nov 15 - 19 2010 USD 3375.00

MIC King Of Prussia Feb 7 - 11 2011 USD 3375.00

MIC Dallas Mar 28 - Apr 1 2011 USD 3375.00

MIC Chicago Jun 6 - 10 2011 USD 3375.00

Duration5 days

Prerequistes Essential* Excel Recommended* Experience with OLAP Products

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Application Consultants* Project Leaders* Project Team Members* Report Writers* Technical Pre-Sales

Content* Overview of Concepts and Components* Work with the delivered wizard templates* Range based planning and reporting including: key ranges, suppression, sorting, formatting, before and after ranges, 3D expansions,indentation, multiple applications, best practices* Distribution and collection wizard* Use Drill Through to ECC and BW Queries* Modeling Concepts and TopDown/Bottom Up Planning* Spread, trend, and weight planning functions* Master data validation* Comments* An introduction to Logic for planning and reporting* Execute allocations* Use Business Process Flows* Work with real time data in Word, Powerpoint, and Web ‘Live Reports’* Cell based planning and reporting functions* MNU Commands* Xcelsius, Governance Risk & Compliance, and Crystal Integration

Goals* Understand the system architecture and integration* Discuss all the options for reporting, manual, and automatic planning* Use Logic for planning and reporting* Use business process flows for planning

Software* SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (7.5), version for SAP NetWeaver* This course is taught on the SAP NetWeaver platform, but is also relevant for users of the Microsoft version of the application.

Notes* This class does not cover Consolidation (BPC440)


BPC440SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation - Consolidation


MIC Chicago Dec 13 - 17 2010 USD 3375.00

MIC Dallas Feb 14 - 18 2011 USD 3375.00

SAP Newtown Square Apr 18 - 22 2011 USD 3375.00

MIC Chicago Jun 20 - 24 2011 USD 3375.00

Duration5 days

Prerequistes Essential* BW310 SAP BW Data Warehousing Recommended* Practical knowledge of consolidation accounting* BPC420 SBO Planning & Consolidation 7.5 (SAP NetWeaver-Backend)

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Project team members and consultants with a basic knowledge of SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP BusinessObjectsPlanning and Consolidation, and consolidation within accounting.

Content* Overview and Course Scenario* SAP NetWeaver BW Overview* Appsets and Applications* Dimensions, Properties, and Loading Master Data* Consolidation Logic* Data Collection via Flat Files, System to System, and InfoCube to InfoCube Loads.* Journal Entries and Balance Carry Forward.* Account Transformations, Allocations, and Validations.* Currency Translation.* Consolidation of Investment Concepts and the Purchase method.* Inter Company Booking.* Inter Company Elimination (including easy to set up ’US’ Elimination)* COI Equity and Proportional ownership elimination methods.* Reporting on consolidation data.* Appendix: COI and currency translation examples.* Appendix: Technical content on Connectivity, Performance, and Transports.

Goals* Set up and perform legal and managerial consolidation using SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation for NetWeaver

Software* SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver* This course is taught on the SAP NetWeaver platform, but is also relevant for users of the Microsoft version of the application.


BW310BI - Enterprise Data Warehousing


KDC Atlanta Nov 8 - 12 2010 USD 3000.00

SAP Ottawa Nov 15 - 19 2010 CAD 3500.00

TCOC - Vancouver Nov 15 - 19 2010 CAD 3500.00

MIC Chicago Dec 6 - 10 2010 USD 3000.00

NA ET Virtual Classroom Dec 13 - 17 2010 USD 3000.00

TCOC Toronto Uptown Jan 10 - 14 2011 CAD 3500.00

KDC Atlanta Jan 17 - 21 2011 USD 3000.00

NA ET Virtual Classroom Jan 24 - 28 2011 USD 3000.00

MIC Dallas Jan 31 - Feb 4 2011 USD 3000.00

KDC San Francisco (Seaport) Feb 14 - 18 2011 USD 3000.00

NA ET Virtual Classroom Feb 21 - 25 2011 USD 3000.00

MIC Chicago Mar 14 - 18 2011 USD 3000.00

SAP Newtown Square Mar 28 - Apr 1 2011 USD 3000.00

NA ET Virtual Classroom Apr 11 - 15 2011 USD 3000.00

SAP Montreal Apr 18 - 22 2011 CAD 3500.00

NA ET Virtual Classroom Apr 25 - 29 2011 USD 3000.00


MIC Dallas May 16 - 20 2011 USD 3000.00

SAP Newtown Square Jun 6 - 10 2011 USD 3000.00

KDC San Francisco (Seaport) Jun 13 - 17 2011 USD 3000.00

NA ET Virtual Classroom Jun 20 - 24 2011 USD 3000.00

TCOC Toronto Uptown Jun 27 - Jul 1 2011 CAD 3500.00

Duration5 days

Prerequistes Essential* Basic knowledge of Data Warehousing Recommended* Experience in an SAP component* Basic knowledge of the Data Dictionary

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Project team members with basic knowledge of DataWarehousing and SAP ERP experience* BI system administrators

Content* Architecture of SAP NetWeaver 7.0 BI* Overview of the most important objects (InfoObjects,InfoProviders etc.) of BI and their attributes* Components of the data flow and extraction of data fromSAP source systems or additional data sources in BI* Benefits and use of Business Content* Introduction to the administration of BI data targets* Principles of optimizing query performance (BI accelerator)

Goals* Participants will gain the detailed SAP BI knowledgenecessary for successful implementation and administrationwithin a heterogeneous SAP BI system landscape.* The knowledge you will acquire will form the basis for moreadvanced courses in the BI curriculum.

Software* SAP NetWeaver 7.0

CPE Credits: 40 credits

CERTIFICATION TESTC_EPMBPC_75 Appl.Associate - SBO Planning and Consolidation 7.5

Booking CodeC_EPMBPC_75 This certification test verifies the knowledge in the area of SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5. It validates that theAssociate Consultant has a good sound knowledge and understanding of SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation in SAPBusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver and SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5,version for the Microsoft platform. Based on that knowledge the successful Associate is able to apply those acquired skills to perform avariety of appropriate implementation, customization and maintenance related tasks within a project team and contribute positively to thesuccess of a project under the guidance of senior project team members. A typical Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Planning andConsolidation 7.5 Consultant would have a maximum of three years experience in the field but project experience should not beprerequisite for a competent and well trained candidate to pass this exam.

Software

Nuber of Questions80

Duration180

Notes* Please note, that besides the recommended education courses also practical job experience can be required and tested.* You are not allowed to use any reference materials during the certification test (no access to online documentation or to any SAPsystem).

Competency Importance Topic Primary Alternative OtherBuild, implement, configure, model, andtroubleshoot solutions and processes.

60% Administration ++ BPC410, BPC420-> Optimization, Security, TransportManagement, Web AdministrationApplications +++ BPC410, BPC420,

BPC440Data Management +++ BPC410, BPC420,

BPC440Dimensions +++ BPC410, BPC420,

BPC440-> data loading, transformations,conversionsLogic and Calculations +++ BPC410, BPC420,

BPC440-> business rules, memberformulas, script logic, worksheetlogic

Articulate, explain, describe, and outlinesolutions and processes.

40% Additional Topics ++ BPC410, BPC420,BPC430

-> Audit, BPC Validation,Comments, Drill Through, SBOIntegration, Validation, WebAdminstration, Work StatusSchedules and Reports +++ BPC430, BPC440-> input schedules, reports,journals, report books, contentlibrary, dynamic hierarchy editorBusiness Process Flows + BPC410, BPC420,

BPC430, BPC440Business Rules ++ BPC410, BPC420,

BPC440

OPC75MOKP SAP BPC 7.5 for Microsoft




Duration

Prerequistes Essential* * The SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for* the Microsoft platform Learning Maps are designed for qualified project* participants. You require:* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint* CPM030 Introduction to SAP BPC* OBPC7M OKP SAP BPC 7.0, version for the Microsoft platform* More than 12 months SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation* project experience* Upcoming participation in an SAP BusinessObjects Planning and* Consolidation 7.5, version for the Microsoft platform project Recommended* None

DeliveryE-learning

Audience* Application Consultant* Technology Consultant

Content* Application Consultant -> Course Introduction -> Delta Change Summary -> Functional Enhancements -> Summary* Technology Consultant -> Course Introduction -> Delta Change Summary -> Platform Updates / Certifications -> Server Installation -> Integration -> Summary

Goals* Describe SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for the Microsoft platform* Plan SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for the Microsoft platform* Implement SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for the Microsoft platform

Software

Notes* This content is provided by SAP’s Online Knowledge Products. Information regarding Online Knowledge Products and instructions onhow to access the Online Knowledge Products are available: http://service. sap.com/okp * Course Length: ~ 8 hours* All materials are online

OPC75NOKP SAP BPC 7.5 for NetWeaver




Duration

Prerequistes Essential* * The SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for* SAP NetWeaver Learning Maps are designed for qualified project* participants. You require:* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint* CPM030 Introduction to SAP BPC* OBPC7N OKP SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 7.0, version for* SAP NetWeaver* More than 12 months project experience with SAP BusinessObjects* Planning and Consolidation* Upcoming participation in an SAP BusinessObjects Planning and* Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver project Recommended* None

DeliveryE-learning

Audience* Application Consultant* Technology Consultant

Content* Application Consultant -> Course Introduction -> Delta Change Summary -> Demo and Simulation Lab Manual (Text) -> Functional Enhancements – Audit -> Functional Enhancements - Work Status -> Functional Enhancements - Business Process lows -> Functional Enhancements - URL Drill-through Capabilities -> Functional Enhancements - Data Manager -> Functional Enhancements - Dynamic Hierarchy Editor (DHE) -> Functional Enhancements - Business Rules -> Functional Enhancements - BPC Office -> Functional Enhancements - Script Logic -> Integration Changes -> Summary* Technology Consultant -> Course Introduction -> Delta Change Summary -> Platform Updates / Certifications -> Server Installation -> Integration -> Technical Enhancements -> Summary

Goals* Describe SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver* Plan SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver* Implement SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver

Software

Notes

* This content is provided by SAP’s Online Knowledge Products. Information regarding Online Knowledge Products and instructions onhow to access the Online Knowledge Products are available: http://service. sap.com/okp * Course Length: ~ 43 hours* All materials are online

TZPCNASAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation - 7.5 Applications Delta


This Course Is Not Currently Scheduled.

For more information please contact [email protected],

or call +1-888-777-1727.

Duration3 days

Prerequistes Essential* Experience with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse* Experience with SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation Recommended* BW310 BW - Enterprise Data Warehousing* BPC330 SAP Business Planning&Consolidation:Appl.Configuration or* BPC340 SBO Planning & Consolidation: Focus on Consolidation

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Project team members and application consultants with a basic knowledge of SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse and SAPBusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation

Content* Audit Enhancements* Work Status Enhancements* Business Process Flow Enhancements* Data Manager Enhancements* Dynamic Hierarchy Editor (user interface for ownership data)* Drill-through to ECC, BW Queries, and URL’s* Business Rules Enhancements* Excel Ribbon Enhancements* Script Logic Enhancements* Xcelsius Integration Features* Web Intelligence Integration Features* Crystal Reports Integration Features* Voyager Integration Features* Governance Risk Compliance Integration Features

Goals* Upgrade to SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver.

Software* SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 7.5, version for SAP NetWeaver


TZPCNTSAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation - 7.5 Technical Delta


This Course Is Not Currently Scheduled.

For more information please contact [email protected],

or call +1-888-777-1727.

Duration1 day

Prerequistes Essential* Experience with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse* Technical experience with SBO Planning and Consolidation Recommended* BW310 BW - Enterprise Data Warehousing

DeliveryClassroom

Audience* Project team members and consultants with a basic knowledge of SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse and SAP BusinessObjectsPlanning and Consolidation

Content* Overview of the new functional enhancements* Server Platform Updates* Error Handling* Logging and Tracing* Support platforms* Write Back Business Add-In* Installation* Server manager* Upgrades and migration* BOE CMS / SSO Integration

Goals* Project team members and consultants with a basic knowledge of SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse and SAP BusinessObjectsPlanning and Consolidation

Software


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