Tools for Business Intelligence crash course, Online MBA, Semester 4:
This subject introduces business intelligence as a set of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analysing and sharing data, covering BI types…
- 18 video lessons
- 2h 28m
- Study notes
- 90 quiz questions
- Assignment
18 lessons in Tools for Business Intelligence
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject introduces business intelligence as a set of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analysing and sharing data, covering BI types and tools, the BI life cycle, data warehousing, OLAP, data mining and BI user models. After it you will be able to explain how a BI system is planned and built, compare OLAP with OLTP, describe how data mining works, and choose suitable BI tools and dashboards to support fact-based managerial decisions.
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What is Business Intelligence? Definition and History
Module I, Business Intelligence: An Introduction: Introduction, Definition, History and Evolution, Business Intelligence Segments
Business Intelligence, business intelligence in hindi, management information system, mis, mba, bba· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 6 min
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Information vs Intelligence and the BI Value Chain
Module I, Business Intelligence: An Introduction: Difference between Information and Intelligence, Defining Business Intelligence Value Chain, Factors of Business Intelligence System
Business Intelligence Value Chain· Aaparitosh Gahankari· 17 min
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Real-Time BI and Business Intelligence Applications
Module I, Business Intelligence: An Introduction: Real time Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Applications
What is Business Intelligence? | Business Intelligence Tutorial for Beginners | Simplilearn· Simplilearn· 9 min
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Types of Business Intelligence and BI Platforms
Module II, Business Intelligence Types: Types of Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Platform, Dynamic roles in Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence Architectures - Business Intelligence - Data Mining and Business Intelligence· Ekeeda· 9 min
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Role and Challenges of BI in Modern Business
Module II, Business Intelligence Types: Roles of Business Intelligence in Modern Business - Challenges of BI, Modern Business Intelligence, the Enterprise Business Intelligence, Information Workers
What is Business Intelligence | BI Tools | Business Intelligence Vs Business Analytics |Intellipaat· Intellipaat· 4 min
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Types of Business Intelligence Tools
Module II, Business Intelligence Types: Multiplicity of Business Intelligence Tools, Types of Business Intelligence Tools
Top 5 BI Tools in 2023 | Business Intelligence Tools | BI Tools | Edureka· edureka!· 9 min
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BI Lifecycle and the EPLC Framework
Module III, Business Intelligence Life Cycle: Introduction, Business Intelligence Lifecycle, Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) Framework Elements, Life Cycle Phases
Business Intelligence BI Tools BIDM Life Cycle - Big Data Analytics Tutorial by Mahesh Huddar· Mahesh Huddar· 13 min
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BI Strategy, Objectives and Human Factors
Module III, Business Intelligence Life Cycle: Human Factors in BI Implementation, BI Strategy, Objectives and Deliverables
Business Intelligence (BI) Fundamentals for Beginners | Data-Driven Decisions· CodeLucky· 1 min
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Building a BI Transformation Roadmap
Module III, Business Intelligence Life Cycle: Transformation Roadmap, Building a transformation roadmap
Capability Mapping Mastery in less than 15 minutes!· Jesper Lowgren· 11 min
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BI Development Stages and BI Framework
Module III, Business Intelligence Life Cycle: BI Development Stages and Steps, Parallel Development Tracks, BI Framework
Business Intelligence Architecture.· OMega TechEd· 16 min
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Data Warehouse and Data Mart Basics
Module IV, Introduction to Data Warehousing& Data Mining: Data Warehousing, Advantages and Disadvantages, Data Mart
L7: Data Mart Introduction | Types, Advantages, Disadvantages | Data Warehouse Vs Data Mart | DWDM· Easy Engineering Classes· 9 min
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OLAP vs OLTP and the Multidimensional Data Model
Module IV, Introduction to Data Warehousing& Data Mining: Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), Characteristics, Tools, Difference between OLAP and OLTP, Multidimensional Data Model
Lec -8 : OLAP vs OLTP | Difference between OLAP vs OLTP with Real Life Examples· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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What is Data Mining and How It Works
Module IV, Introduction to Data Warehousing& Data Mining: Definition of Data Mining, Data mining parameters, How Data Mining works?, Types of relationships, Architecture of Data Mining
Introduction to data mining and architecture in hindi· Last moment tuitions· 10 min
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Data Mining Functionalities, Risks and Benefits
Module IV, Introduction to Data Warehousing& Data Mining: Kinds of Data which can be mined, Functionalities of Data Mining, Classification on Data Mining system, Various risks in Data Mining, Advantages and disadvantages of Data Mining
Introduction of Data mining and functionalities in Hindi· Unbeaten Learning· 5 min
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BI User Model and Opportunity Analysis
Module V, Business Intelligence User Model: Introduction, Evolution of Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Opportunity Analysis Overview, Content Management System, End User Segmentation
What is Business Intelligence? BI for Beginners· Adam Finer - Learn BI· 5 min
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BI Reporting, Querying and OLAP Techniques
Module V, Business Intelligence User Model: Basic Reporting and Querying, Online Analytical Processing, OLAP Techniques, OLAP Applications
Lec - 13 : OLAP operations with real life example | Data Warehouse· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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OLAP in Data Warehousing and Dashboards
Module V, Business Intelligence User Model: Applying the OLAP to Data Warehousing, Benefits of using OLAP, Dashboard
Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Architecture Explained | How Data Warehousing Works· SmartSlides· 3 min
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Emerging BI Technologies and the Future of BI
Module V, Business Intelligence User Model: Advanced/Emerging BI Technologies, Future of Business Intelligence
How AI is Shaping Business Intelligence in 2026· Adam Finer - Learn BI· 5 min
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Assignment
BI Proposal for a Mid-Sized Retail Chain
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Tools for Business Intelligence: common questions
This subject introduces business intelligence as a set of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analysing and sharing data, covering BI types and tools, the BI life cycle, data warehousing, OLAP, data mining and BI user models. After it you will be able to explain how a BI system is planned and built, compare OLAP with OLTP, describe how data mining works, and choose suitable BI tools and dashboards to support fact-based managerial decisions. It's the Tools for Business Intelligence subject of Online MBA, Semester 4, in 18 lessons: What is Business Intelligence? Definition and History; Information vs Intelligence and the BI Value Chain; Real-Time BI and Business Intelligence Applications; Types of Business Intelligence and BI Platforms; Role and Challenges of BI in Modern Business; Types of Business Intelligence Tools; BI Lifecycle and the EPLC Framework; BI Strategy, Objectives and Human Factors; Building a BI Transformation Roadmap; BI Development Stages and BI Framework; Data Warehouse and Data Mart Basics; OLAP vs OLTP and the Multidimensional Data Model; What is Data Mining and How It Works; Data Mining Functionalities, Risks and Benefits; BI User Model and Opportunity Analysis; BI Reporting, Querying and OLAP Techniques; OLAP in Data Warehousing and Dashboards; Emerging BI Technologies and the Future of BI.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 2h 28m of video across 18 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “BI Proposal for a Mid-Sized Retail Chain”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.