SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) Training Content

Unlock the power of enterprise data with our SAP BDC corporate training that teaches everything about SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC). In this best SAP BDC training program, learn core concepts like BDC architecture, data product creation, connectivity with SAP and non-SAP sources, modeling using Datasphere, replication flows, transformations, and analytics via SAP Analytics Cloud.

With labs, real-world use cases, and performance tuning, you will be exam-ready for the SAP BDC Training Certification Training. Ideal for data architects, analysts, and integration specialists, this training ensures you grasp data governance, security, licensing, and hybrid landscape scenarios.

From foundational basics to advanced operations, this SAP BDC training will elevate your skills and certify your competence.

Module 1: Introduction to SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) 
Topic 1: Overview and Fundamentals
Topic 2: Architecture of BDC
Topic 3: Sizing and Licensing Cost of SAP BDC
Topic 4: BDC Components and Foundation Services
Topic 5: Intelligent Applications

Module 2: Data Sources & Connectivity
Topic 1: SAP Source Systems (S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, ECC, etc.)
Topic 2: Non-SAP Source Systems (Databases, APIs, Cloud sources)
Topic 3: Custom Data Product generation from SAP & Non-SAP systems
Topic 4: Connectivity Options (Cloud Connectors, JDBC, APIs, DPAgent)

Module 3: Data Modeling in BDC & Datasphere
Topic 1: Relational Models, Views, Associations, Entities, Remote Tables
Topic 2: Virtual Data Models (VDMs)
Topic 3: Change Data Capture (CDC)
Topic 4: Business Layer and Semantic Enrichment
Topic 5: End-to-End Data Modeling: Tables, Views, Analytical Models

Module 4: Data Flows & Integration
Topic 1: Replication Flows and Data Flows
Topic 2: Transformations and Orchestration
Topic 3: Real-time, Scheduled, and Delta Flows
Topic 4: Integration Scenarios: Third-Party Data, Event Mesh, APIs

Module 5: SAP BW PCE & BDC/Datasphere Integration
Topic 1: Extending SAP BW into SAP BDC Capabilities
Topic 2: Data Product Generator, Data Storage in Object Store
Topic 3: Exposing BW data as Data Products
Topic 4: Consumption of SAP BW data as Data Products
Topic 5: Hybrid Scenarios: BW + Datasphere + BDC

Module 6: Integration with Databricks
Topic 1: Sharing BDC Data Products with SAP Databricks
Topic 2: JDBC-based Replication Flows with SAP Data
Topic 3: Delta Table Sharing (Zero Copy)
Topic 4: Delta Sharing between BDC and Datasphere
Topic 5: Unity Catalog for SAP/Non-SAP Data in Databricks
Topic 6: ML Flow Integration for SAP data pipelines
Topic 7: Pipeline Creation (Bronze, Silver, Gold Delta Tables)
Topic 8: ML Modeling using Mosaic AI
Topic 9: Databricks SQL for BI/SAC Dashboards

Module 7: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Topic 1: Enterprise Planning and Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A)
Topic 2: Augmented & Predictive Analytics (Smart Predict, Predictive Planning)
Topic 3: Analytical Applications and Custom Widgets
Topic 4: Joule Integration & "Just Ask" Feature in SAC
Topic 5: SAC Live vs Import Connections with Datasphere
Topic 6: SAC Embedded in SAP Applications (S/4HANA, SuccessFactors)
Topic 7: Best Practices in SAC

Module 8: Administration & Operations
Topic 1: Space Management
Topic 2: Tenant Management
Topic 3: Connections & System Integrations
Topic 4: Administration via Command Line (CLI)
Topic 5: Monitoring, Logging & Cost Optimization
Topic 6: Transport & Lifecycle Management

Module 9: Security & Governance
Topic 1: Data Catalogs & Metadata Management
Topic 2: Data Lineage and Business Glossary
Topic 3: Encryption (data at rest & in transit)
Topic 4: Access Control, Roles & Authorizations
Topic 5: Data Privacy & Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, Industry-specific)
Topic 6: Transport Handling & Governance across environments

Module 10: Enterprise Use Cases & Best Practices
Topic 1: End-to-End Enterprise Use Cases (Retail, Manufacturing, BFSI, Pharma)
Topic 2: Custom Scenario: Third-Party Data Integration into BDC
Topic 3: Data Marketplace & Monetization Strategies
Topic 4: Data Mesh Architecture with BDC, Datasphere, Databricks
Topic 5: Data Ops/DevOps for SAP Data Landscape (CI/CD for Data Artifacts)
Topic 6: Monitoring & Observability (Grafana, Kibana, BTP Cockpit)
Topic 7: Joule & AI-Assisted Use Cases across Datasphere & SAC
Topic 8: Future Roadmap: SAP BDC + Databricks + AI/ML