Certified Business Intelligence Professional – (CDIP-BI)

The CDIP-BI is a professional certification assessment that validates advanced proficiency in business intelligence development, data modeling, visualization, automation, and governance using Power BI and Tableau. It establishes that certified professionals can deliver end-to-end BI solutions that are governed, reproducible, and aligned with enterprise reporting standards.

This certification ensures that holders can design, build, and manage enterprise-level BI systems — transforming raw datasets into actionable insights through governed data models, dynamic dashboards, and automated analytics pipelines across both platforms.

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🧭 Modules, Projects, and Examinations

The Certified Business Intelligence Professional – (CDIP-BI) certification consists of six specialized modules and a final dual-platform capstone project, each focused on real-world BI performance, governance, and reporting integration.

Component	Purpose	Evaluation Method	Weight
Module Assignments	Apply BI analytics and visualization concepts across Power BI and Tableau.	Submission of completed deliverables from 2 of 4 case study options per module.	45%
Module Examinations	Assess applied reasoning, visualization design, and governance compliance.	Timed online examinations with scenario-based questions.	25%
Capstone Project	Demonstrate full-cycle BI solution development and governance reporting.	Dual-platform integrated BI project with documentation and dashboards.	25%
Professional Conduct & Documentation	Evaluate reproducibility, transparency, and ethical governance compliance.	Review of methodology reports and workflow documentation.	5%

Passing Requirement: Minimum overall score of 70% across all components.
Reassessment Policy: Candidates may retake individual modules or the capstone within 60 days of result issuance.

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🧩 Module Overview

Module	Focus Area
Module 1	Power BI Fundamentals & Data Modeling
Module 2	Tableau Fundamentals & Data Modeling
Module 3	BI Visualization & Dashboard Engineering
Module 4	Data Automation & Refresh Pipelines
Module 5	BI Governance & Data Ethics
Final Project	Enterprise BI Integration (Power BI + Tableau)

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📂 Study Guides

Each module includes an optional Study Guide to support project preparation and self-directed mastery.

Contents Include:

• Verified dataset source links (e.g., AdventureWorks Dataset – Kaggle Verified Source)
• Power BI and Tableau step-by-step optional tasks for data modeling and visualization
• Recommended workflow structures for ETL, governance, and automation
• Best practices for dashboard performance optimization and interactivity

Note: Study Guides are optional and assist with project development — not module examinations. They enable professionals to replicate industry-level BI workflows consistently across both Power BI and Tableau environments.

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🧠 Capstone Project Overview

The CDIP-BI Capstone Project is the final professional evaluation requiring candidates to design, develop, and document an integrated Power BI and Tableau business intelligence ecosystem that demonstrates cross-platform governance, reproducibility, and strategic insight delivery.

Capstone Objectives:

1. Data Integration & Modeling – Implement relational models and calculated measures (DAX / LOD Expressions).
2. Visualization Design – Develop executive dashboards with drill-throughs, interactivity, and storytelling.
3. Automation & Refresh Strategy – Configure scheduled data refreshes via Power BI Service and Tableau Online.
4. Governance & Compliance – Document process lineage, permissions, and data security protocols.
5. Cross-Platform Consistency – Demonstrate metric alignment between Power BI and Tableau outputs.

Approved Dataset Options (Verified Sources):

• AdventureWorks Dataset – Kaggle
• Global Superstore Dataset – Kaggle
• Financial Analytics Dataset – Kaggle

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🏅 Certification Issuance

Upon successful completion of all modules, examinations, and the final capstone project, candidates are formally awarded:

🎖️ CDIP-BI Certificate (PDF Format)
🧾 Digital Badge (CDIPS Registry-Verified)

These credentials confirm the holder’s verified expertise in enterprise business intelligence analytics, dashboard automation, and governed data reporting across Power BI and Tableau — recognized internationally by the Council of Certified Data Intelligence Professionals (CDIPS).