As data grows at an unprecedented rate, extracting meaningful insights from it becomes essential. However, the current methods for doing so are often prone to errors, require significant time, and face various limitations. This certification offers a structured methodology and framework to tackle these challenges effectively.
BUSINESS DATA MODELING CERTIFICATION
The certification is for anyone who must make data-driven decisions for strategic or tactical purposes whether you are aspiring to be or currently working as a
- Systems Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Modeler
- Line of Business Manager
The curriculum is specifically tailored to facilitate these professionals who need to derive insights from data independently, without relying on a software developer or technical expert.
The instructional methods employed during the training include a variety of learning exercises, use cases, and example projects. The certification program is fully online and self-paced.
Addresses today's challenges
- As data volume, variety, velocity, and veracity continue to grow, it becomes more important today to understand the implications this has on our businesses.
- Data is often distributed across multiple platforms, from traditional data warehouses to cloud data lakes. Extracting insight from distributed data is time-consuming, expensive, and challenging. Spend more time understanding, analyzing, and gaining actionable insights from data.
- What used to be the job of database engineers and developers, Data Modeling has become a critical skill for business, systems, and data analysts. Understand how to combine long-standing model-based approaches with new and different modeling techniques to address various business use cases.
The program provides an understanding of:
- How data models are 'abstract views' of insight data.
- How data models may be built on top of existing business systems and applications.
- How to derive models that enable a business to gain valuable insights from various sources of data.
The image above is an excerpt from the Systems Analysis and Design text published by John Wiley and Sons. In addition to the extensive exercises and case studies included in the text, participants will complete the course with a license for The Visible Analyst (modeling software) and a license for the AI-Generated Language Model (LLM), enabling future training in the development of more detailed business-driven data models.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognized certificate validating achievement and competency in business-driven data modeling.
Our goal is that you appreciate why we must build systems designed to support a future where the only thing that remains constant … is change itself. You will understand how to build systems that can change easily, rapidly, and often. In the opening session, we begin our discussion with a high-level view of the enterprise, its need for planning, and why it is important for us as business data modelers to understand the strategic priorities of a business.
Many of the concepts presented here are the product of
Clive Finkelstein’s 
work with John Zachman 
and with C.J. Codd 
- all recognized as internationally renowned consultants and instructors – working with organizations throughout the world and in most industries.
What sets the CBDM Certification apart is the inclusion of insights and videos from Clive Finkelstein, recognized as the "father of information engineering." Clive's expertise and contributions have revolutionized information engineering - shaping the practices of countless professionals.
