SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC):

Beginner Level

1. Introduction to SAP Analytics Cloud
   • Objective: Get familiar with the basics of SAC and its environment.
   • Key Topics:
     • Overview of SAC
     • Navigating the interface
     • Key concepts: stories, models, and data connections
     • Introduction to cloud analytics
2. Data Preparation and Exploration
   • Objective: Learn how to prepare and explore data in SAC.
   • Key Topics:
     • Importing and exploring datasets
     • Data cleaning and transformation
     • Handling missing data
     • Creating and managing models
3. Basic Story Creation
   • Objective: Understand the basics of creating stories and visualizations.
   • Key Topics:
     • Creating stories and pages
     • Adding charts, tables, and other visualizations
     • Using filters and input controls
     • Basic data analysis and exploration
4. SAP Analytics Cloud Essentials Certification Preparation
   • Objective: Prepare for the SAC Essentials certification exam.
   • Key Topics:
     • Core concepts of SAC
     • Basic data preparation and story creation
     • Best practices for using SAC

Intermediate Level

5. Advanced Data Preparation
   • Objective: Master advanced data preparation techniques in SAC.
   • Key Topics:
     • Advanced data transformations
     • Creating complex models
     • Data blending and enrichment
     • Handling large datasets
6. Advanced Story and Dashboard Creation
   • Objective: Dive deeper into creating complex stories and dashboards.
   • Key Topics:
     • Advanced visualizations and chart types
     • Creating interactive dashboards
     • Using advanced features like linked analysis and value driver trees
     • Customizing stories with scripting and custom widgets
7. Collaboration and Sharing
   • Objective: Learn how to collaborate and share insights with others.
   • Key Topics:
     • Sharing stories and models
     • Collaborating with team members
     • Setting up and managing user roles and permissions
     • Using the SAC calendar for planning and forecasting
8. SAP Analytics Cloud Advanced Certification Preparation
   • Objective: Prepare for the SAC Advanced certification exam.
   • Key Topics:
     • In-depth knowledge of SAC features
     • Advanced story and dashboard creation
     • Real-world case studies and projects

Advanced Level

9. Data Integration and Connectivity
   • Objective: Integrate SAC with various data sources and systems.
   • Key Topics:
     • Connecting to SAP and non-SAP data sources
     • Live data connections vs. import data connections
     • Data integration best practices
     • Using APIs and data services
10. Advanced Analytics and Predictive Scenarios
    • Objective: Implement advanced analytics and predictive scenarios in SAC.
    • Key Topics:
      • Creating predictive models
      • Using machine learning features
      • Time series forecasting
      • Advanced analytics use cases
11. Performance Optimization and Best Practices
    • Objective: Optimize the performance of your SAC environment.
    • Key Topics:
      • Performance tuning and optimization
      • Best practices for large datasets
      • Monitoring and troubleshooting
      • Ensuring security and compliance
12. Enterprise Integration and Customization
    • Objective: Customize SAC for enterprise-level usage.
    • Key Topics:
      • Integrating SAC with other SAP solutions (e.g., S/4HANA, BW)
      • Customizing SAC with scripting and APIs
      • Developing custom applications and widgets
      • Enterprise-level deployment and management

Resources and Practice

• Online Courses and Tutorials:
  • SAP Learning Hub
  • OpenSAP courses
• Books and Documentation:
  • “SAP Analytics Cloud: The Comprehensive Guide” by Abassin Sidiq
  • SAP Analytics Cloud documentation and whitepapers
• Practice and Hands-on Labs:
  • SAP Analytics Cloud Trial for hands-on practice
  • Practice projects and case studies
  • Kaggle for datasets and competitions
• Communities and Forums:
  • SAP Community Network (SCN)
  • Stack Overflow
  • LinkedIn Groups and other professional networks

By following this guided path, you can progress from a beginner to an advanced SAP Analytics Cloud developer, equipped with the skills needed to handle data preparation, story creation, advanced analytics, and enterprise-level integration using SAC’s comprehensive tools and features.