Bmatix prepares new starters to hit the ground running via the Junior Academy
The first edition of the Bmatix Junior Academy is halfway through. During an intensive 12-week training programme, the participants learn about business intelligence and what a job as a consultant at Bmatix involves.
The first edition of the Bmatix Junior Academy is halfway through. During an intensive 12-week training programme, the participants learn about business intelligence and what a job as a consultant at Bmatix involves. Data unlocks the future. It is invaluable for companies. The Academy is a unique opportunity to become an expert in this future-oriented speciality.
Eline, Niels and Simon joined Bmatix in early August. They are the first participants of the brand-new Junior Academy. Until the end of October, the trio will be immersed in the BI field, with training topics ranging from technical and job-specific skills to consultancy know-how and BI business processes.
‘Every trainer explains his expertise,’ says Pieter Van Mol, who together with colleague expert Joel Vangrunderbeeck is the brains behind the Academy initiative. ‘Pieter Steenssens demonstrates the theory and practice of relational databases. Mathijs Keenens explains all about SAP BI reporting tools. Managing partner Jan Vautmans also shares his insight in logistics reporting. Jan has more than twenty-five years’ experience in BI, with tonnes of international experience working at big companies and multinationals. As a junior, it is fantastic to be able to learn from someone like that. After the training, the participants choose which field they want to specialise in.’
‘Every trainer explains his expertise,’ says Pieter Van Mol, who together with colleague expert Joel Vangrunderbeeck is the brains behind the Academy initiative. ‘Pieter Steenssens demonstrates the theory and practice of relational databases. Mathijs Keenens explains all about SAP BI reporting tools. Managing partner Jan Vautmans also shares his insight in logistics reporting. Jan has more than twenty-five years’ experience in BI, with tonnes of international experience working at big companies and multinationals. As a junior, it is fantastic to be able to learn from someone like that. After the training, the participants choose which field they want to specialise in.’
‘The best way to learn is hands-on, with training rooted firmly in practice,’ Joël Vangrunderbeeck adds. ‘Our Academy is open to students with a background in ICT or business who are eager to learn. As a BI consultant, you need both. Knowledge about business intelligence is a plus, but not a must. Motivation is more important.’
The new starters learn about frontend tools such as Microsoft Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud, data modelling concepts, Microsoft tools and more. A senior expert coaches and supports every participant individually. There are weekly feedback moments. Eline and Niels are working at customer sites, while Simon is working on an internal project.
The new starters learn about frontend tools such as Microsoft Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud, data modelling concepts, Microsoft tools and more. A senior expert coaches and supports every participant individually. There are weekly feedback moments. Eline and Niels are working at customer sites, while Simon is working on an internal project.
Eline completed a degree in Business and Information Systems Engineering. She feels that the Junior Academy complements her studies perfectly. ‘I was looking for a workplace where you are well-supported as a junior. I like that the training is so varied, from technical to consultancy skills.’
ICT graduate Simon agrees. ‘To me, the Academy is a unique opportunity to learn more about a wide range of subjects in business intelligence.’
Niels also studied ICT. ‘Because of my studies, my technical know-how is good, but through the Junior Academy, I’m also learning about other fields. That is really useful. And, with such broad subjects, we are able to discover what suits us best.’
At the end of the ride, the three participants will receive a certificate. With a strong foundation in BI knowledge, they are then ready to start working under their own steam at customer sites. The second edition of the Junior Academy kicks off in October.
At the end of the ride, the three participants will receive a certificate. With a strong foundation in BI knowledge, they are then ready to start working under their own steam at customer sites. The second edition of the Junior Academy kicks off in October.