Exploring SAP Business Data Cloud is a comprehensive SAP data management and analytics training program designed for SAP Datasphere Consultants, SAP BW Consultants, Data Engineers, Data Architects, SAP Analytics Consultants, Cloud Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Professionals, SAP HANA Consultants, Data Scientists, IT Administrators, and digital transformation professionals.
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Exploring SAP Business Data Cloud is a comprehensive SAP data management and analytics training program designed for SAP Datasphere Consultants, SAP BW Consultants, Data Engineers, Data Architects, SAP Analytics Consultants, Cloud Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Professionals, SAP HANA Consultants, Data Scientists, IT Administrators, and digital transformation professionals.
This course provides practical knowledge of SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), including its architecture, intelligent content, data products, SAP BW modernization, provisioning, SAP BDC Cockpit, intelligent applications, SAP Databricks integration, open data ecosystem, external tool connectivity, data sharing, and enterprise analytics.
Following SAP's official Learning Journey, learners will understand how SAP Business Data Cloud unifies enterprise data, modernizes SAP BW landscapes, enables AI-ready data products, and supports advanced analytics through an open and intelligent data ecosystem.
SAP Business Data Cloud is SAP's next-generation data management platform that enables organizations to integrate, govern, analyze, and share trusted business data across SAP and non-SAP systems. It combines intelligent data products, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics capabilities, SAP Databricks integration, and SAP Business Warehouse modernization into a unified cloud platform.
This course introduces the complete SAP Business Data Cloud ecosystem, beginning with platform fundamentals, architecture, intelligent content, and business use cases. Learners will then explore provisioning, technical architecture, data products, SAP BW transformation, subscription management, query template generation, SAP Databricks integration, and the open data ecosystem.
Participants will gain practical knowledge of implementing SAP Business Data Cloud while learning enterprise best practices for data integration, governance, AI enablement, business intelligence, and cloud modernization.
By the end of this course, learners will confidently understand how to deploy, administer, and extend SAP Business Data Cloud to support modern enterprise analytics and data-driven business transformation.
This course provides a strong foundation for professionals preparing for SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP BW modernization, and enterprise data platform certifications.
Participants will gain expertise in:
The course combines conceptual learning with practical configuration exercises to prepare learners for enterprise SAP data platform implementation and modernization projects.
SAP Business Data Cloud enables organizations to unify trusted business data across SAP and non-SAP systems while supporting analytics, artificial intelligence, and business transformation. It provides an integrated cloud platform that combines business data, intelligent applications, and modern analytics into a single enterprise solution.
This module introduces the fundamentals of SAP Business Data Cloud, including the business challenges it addresses, its design principles, system architecture, intelligent content, data products, and enterprise use cases. Learners will gain a foundational understanding of how SAP Business Data Cloud enables operational insights, SAP BW modernization, Business AI, and advanced analytical applications.
By the end of this module, learners will understand the core concepts and business value of SAP Business Data Cloud.
According to the official SAP Learning Journey, this module focuses on SAP Business Data Cloud fundamentals, intelligent content, data products, architecture, and business use cases.
This unit introduces SAP Business Data Cloud and explains how it helps organizations overcome data fragmentation, improve business insights, and establish a trusted enterprise data foundation. Participants will understand the platform's design principles, architecture, and overall business value.
Intelligent Content and Data Products enable organizations to accelerate analytics by providing reusable business content and trusted enterprise data assets. Learners will understand how SAP Business Data Cloud delivers prebuilt intelligent content while supporting reusable and extensible data products.
SAP Business Data Cloud supports a wide range of enterprise analytics and modernization scenarios. Participants will explore operational business insights, SAP BW modernization, Business AI enablement, and advanced analytical application development using SAP HANA Cloud.
Deploying SAP Business Data Cloud requires an understanding of provisioning, technical architecture, Intelligent Content, Data Products, and platform administration. Organizations must be able to provision cloud environments, install business content, manage data products, and extend the platform to support enterprise analytics.
This module introduces SAP Business Data Cloud provisioning, technical architecture, Intelligent Content administration, Data Product management, SAP BDC Cockpit, and custom data product generation.
By the end of this module, learners will understand how to provision, configure, administer, and extend SAP Business Data Cloud for enterprise use.
According to the official SAP Learning Journey, this module focuses on provisioning, Intelligent Content, Data Products, SAP BDC Cockpit, and platform administration.
Provisioning SAP Business Data Cloud is the first step in deploying a modern enterprise data platform. Organizations must prepare the cloud environment, provision the required platform components, establish a Business Data Cloud Formation, and enable users to access platform services securely.
This unit introduces the provisioning process and explains how SAP Business Data Cloud environments are prepared for enterprise data integration, analytics, and AI workloads.
Intelligent Content provides prebuilt business models, analytics, and reusable business assets that accelerate enterprise implementations. Learners will explore the technical architecture of Intelligent Content, discover available content through the SAP Business Data Cloud Cockpit, install content packages, and extend them to meet business requirements.
Data Products are reusable, governed business data assets that provide trusted enterprise information for analytics, reporting, AI, and application development. Participants will learn how to discover, install, extend, and generate custom Data Products using SAP Business Data Cloud.
Modernizing SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW) is one of the primary capabilities of SAP Business Data Cloud. Organizations can transition existing SAP BW landscapes to modern cloud-based architectures while preserving trusted business data and enabling advanced analytics, AI, and data products.
This module introduces SAP BW transformation strategies, migration approaches, Data Product Generator, Data Subscriptions, Query Template Generator, and SAP BW innovation scenarios within SAP Business Data Cloud.
By the end of this module, learners will understand how SAP Business Data Cloud supports SAP BW modernization and enterprise data transformation.
According to the official SAP Learning Journey, this module focuses on SAP BW transformation, Data Product Generator, Data Subscriptions, Query Template Generator, and SAP BW modernization strategies.
Organizations modernizing SAP BW can leverage SAP Business Data Cloud to simplify migration, improve scalability, and extend business intelligence capabilities. This unit introduces the transformation journey, migration roadmap, key business benefits, and modernization strategies for SAP BW environments.
This unit explains how organizations transition existing SAP BW systems to SAP BW, private cloud edition within SAP Business Data Cloud. Learners will understand migration planning, deployment considerations, and best practices for moving enterprise SAP BW environments to the cloud.
The Data Product Generator enables organizations to expose SAP BW data as reusable, governed Data Products. Participants will learn the capabilities, configuration, and business value of generating trusted enterprise data products from existing SAP BW assets.
Data Subscriptions enable organizations to consume, share, and synchronize SAP BW data through SAP Business Data Cloud. They provide a controlled mechanism for exposing trusted business data while supporting governance and reuse across enterprise analytics initiatives.
Participants will learn how to define Data Subscriptions on SAP BW objects and use the Scenario Generator to simplify subscription creation for business users and analytics applications.
After Data Subscriptions have been created, they must be executed and scheduled to ensure business data remains synchronized and available for reporting, analytics, and downstream applications. Learners will understand execution methods, scheduling options, and monitoring of subscription processes.
Effective administration of Data Subscriptions ensures reliable operation and consistent enterprise data delivery. Participants will learn how to maintain existing subscriptions, transport subscription configurations between environments, and manage ongoing subscription lifecycle activities.
The Query Template Generator simplifies the creation of reusable query templates that support standardized reporting and analytics across SAP Business Data Cloud. Learners will explore the capabilities, configuration, and practical applications of query templates within enterprise reporting environments.
SAP Business Data Cloud enables organizations to transform SAP BW data into reusable Custom Data Products. Participants will learn how to create custom data products from local tables and SAP BW data, making trusted business information available for analytics, reporting, AI, and enterprise data sharing.
SAP Business Data Cloud provides organizations with a roadmap for modernizing SAP BW while embracing cloud-native analytics, managed data products, SAP Datasphere, seamless planning, and future innovation. Learners will examine strategic approaches for evolving SAP BW landscapes and supporting long-term business transformation.
SAP Business Data Cloud extends beyond the SAP ecosystem by providing an open data platform that enables secure connectivity with external tools, partner platforms, and third-party technologies. This open architecture allows organizations to share trusted SAP business data while maintaining governance, security, and interoperability.
This module introduces the Open Data Ecosystem of SAP Business Data Cloud, covering key features, external connectivity, OEM component provisioning, SAP BDC Connect, and enterprise data sharing scenarios.
By the end of this module, learners will understand how SAP Business Data Cloud supports seamless integration across heterogeneous enterprise data landscapes.
According to the official SAP Learning Journey, this module focuses on the Open Data Ecosystem, external tool connectivity, OEM provisioning, SAP BDC Connect, and data sharing.
The Open Data Ecosystem extends SAP Business Data Cloud beyond traditional SAP environments by enabling secure collaboration with external technologies, cloud platforms, analytics tools, and partner solutions. Organizations can build an open, interoperable data landscape while maintaining governance and trusted business data.
This unit introduces the concepts, architecture, and business value of the SAP Business Data Cloud Open Data Ecosystem and explains how organizations benefit from a unified enterprise data platform.
SAP Business Data Cloud enables organizations to securely expose trusted SAP business data to external analytics platforms, reporting solutions, artificial intelligence applications, and third-party business systems. Learners will understand secure data sharing strategies and enterprise integration scenarios.
A unified enterprise data landscape reduces complexity while improving governance, accessibility, and business insights. Participants will learn how SAP Business Data Cloud consolidates enterprise data sources and supports a simplified cloud-based architecture for analytics and AI.
OEM Components extend SAP Business Data Cloud capabilities by enabling organizations to provision integrated technologies and supporting services. Learners will understand OEM provisioning concepts, configuration requirements, and deployment considerations within enterprise environments.
SAP BDC Connect provides secure connectivity between SAP Business Data Cloud and external platforms. Participants will learn how to configure connection settings, establish trusted communication channels, and enable enterprise-wide data integration.
Throughout this course, learners will complete hands-on exercises using SAP Business Data Cloud to provision cloud environments, manage intelligent content, modernize SAP BW, generate data products, and integrate enterprise data across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
Participants will perform the following practical activities:
In this capstone project, learners will deploy and configure SAP Business Data Cloud for a fictional multinational organization seeking to modernize its enterprise data platform, integrate SAP BW, and enable AI-driven analytics.
Participants will provision SAP Business Data Cloud, configure Intelligent Content, manage Data Products, modernize SAP BW, establish external integrations, and implement an open enterprise data ecosystem following SAP implementation best practices.
The project follows the official Exploring SAP Business Data Cloud Learning Journey.
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Upon successful completion of this capstone project, learners will be able to:
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