Build practical SAP BusinessObjects skills for business analysis

Updated for 2026.

If you are preparing to move into a business analyst role, this course introduces the fundamentals and shows how they apply to a first business analytics project.

Strong data analysts do more than produce reports. They help their organizations use information to make better decisions.

The course covers three areas of SAP: Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Part 1: SAP Business Intelligence

You will begin with an overview of business intelligence and the role of the data analyst. You will then explore the tools and techniques used on the SAP Business Intelligence platform.

Topics include:

• Gathering data from different sources

• Creating reports with Crystal Reports

• Working with Web Intelligence

• Using Analysis Edition

• Building dashboards

• Using SAP Analytics Cloud for data visualization

In 2026, the global business intelligence software market is estimated at approximately US$43.7 billion, according to Grand View Research. These figures provide context for the continued relevance of SAP BI platform skills.

Part 2: SAP Enterprise Performance Management

The second part focuses on SAP Enterprise Performance Management.

Estimates valued the global EPM software market at approximately USD 5.8 billion to USD 7.6 billion in 2023, depending on the source. Projections placed the market between USD 12.0 billion and USD 16.3 billion by 2032, with an estimated compound annual growth rate of around 7% to 9.9%.

Reports also placed SAP in a leading position with a substantial share of the EPM market. SAP EPM solutions can give business users greater visibility into operations and support financial strategy, planning, and analysis across the enterprise.

Part 3: SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance

The final part covers SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Keeping up with changing regulations can be difficult when a company has fragmented security frameworks, duplicated roles, or inconsistent role definitions. These IT problems can slow time to market and create audit issues.

You will examine how SAP GRC can help companies adapt to changes in technology, regulation, and the economy.

Start building your SAP knowledge

If you want a practical introduction to SAP BusinessObjects and a clearer understanding of how BI, EPM, and GRC support business decisions, start with SAP BusinessObjects Essential Training.