MicroStrategy for developers training at Bodhih builds hands-on skill in designing the semantic layer, reports and dashboards on the MicroStrategy platform, now marketed by Strategy as Strategy One. Participants learn architecture, schema and application objects, dossiers, security and performance tuning. The program is customised for corporate BI teams and delivered with labs.
- Standard duration: 5-days, customisable to your needs
- Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions
- Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change
- Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions
Where and how: microstrategy for developers training as an in-person workshop in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur; as a live online course; or delivered overseas in Dubai, Singapore and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
MicroStrategy for Developers
Program Overview:
This training is meant for an in- depth understanding of the MicroStrategy platform, its architecture and its importance on Business Intelligence Process. It offers the participants in gaining expertise in building reports and dashboards using MicroStrategy and understanding the MicroStrategy architecture.
Training Duration:
5-days Instructor Led Training
Training Prerequisite:
- Working experience in SQL Server Management Studio
- Experience in Microsoft Access
- Experience in navigating the Microsoft Windows Environment
Target Audience:
Business Intelligence Professionals, Software Architects, ETL developers, Data Analytic Professionals.
Training Outcome:
- Practical Approach
- Hands on training session
- Real time project and case studies
- 24/7 support
What participants will be able to do
Understand the platform architecture
Participants explain how Intelligence Server, metadata, the warehouse and client tools work together.
Build a sound schema
Developers create attributes, facts, hierarchies and logical tables that reflect the business model.
Create reusable application objects
Participants build metrics, filters, prompts and templates that others can reuse.
Design reports and dashboards
Developers build grid reports and interactive dashboards with clear visual design.
Apply security correctly
Teams configure users, groups, privileges and security filters for governed access.
Tune performance
Participants use cubes, caching and SQL review to make reports faster.
Who should attend
- Business intelligence developers new to MicroStrategy
- ETL and data warehouse developers who build the reporting layer
- Software architects designing analytics solutions
- Data analysts moving into BI development
- BI teams migrating reports from another tool to MicroStrategy
Recommended program outline
Recommended design, customised to your context after a short needs analysis.
01BI concepts and platform architectureModule 1 · Day 1+
- Dimensional modelling, star schemas and data warehouse basics
- MicroStrategy components, metadata and projects
- Workstation, Developer and web tools
- Project sources, environments and object migration basics
02Schema designModule 2 · Day 2+
- Warehouse catalogue and logical tables
- Attributes, facts, forms and relationships
- Hierarchies and handling many-to-many relationships
- Designing for aggregate tables and partitions
03Application objectsModule 3 · Day 3+
- Simple, compound and level metrics
- Filters, prompts and custom groups
- Templates, derived metrics and consolidations
- Transformation metrics for time comparisons
04Reports and dashboardsModule 4 · Day 4+
- Grid and graph reports, drilling and formatting
- Building interactive dashboards with selectors
- Design principles for clear, usable visualisation
- Exporting, subscriptions and distribution to business users
05Security, performance and capstoneModule 5 · Day 5+
- Users, groups, privileges, ACLs and security filters
- Intelligent cubes, caching and reading generated SQL
- Capstone: build a governed dashboard from raw tables
- Development standards, object reuse and governance
When to choose this
Frequently asked questions
Is MicroStrategy now called Strategy?
Yes. The company rebranded as Strategy in 2025, and its analytics platform is marketed as Strategy One, with newer AI and semantic layer products alongside it. Many organisations and job descriptions still use the name MicroStrategy. The core developer skills of schema design, metrics, reports and dashboards remain the same, and the program covers them.
What are schema objects in MicroStrategy?
Schema objects map the data warehouse to business terms. They include attributes, such as customer or product, facts, such as sales amount, hierarchies and logical tables. They form the foundation that every report and metric depends on. A well-designed schema makes reports faster, easier to build and more consistent, so the program spends a full day on it.
Do I need SQL knowledge for MicroStrategy development?
Yes, working SQL knowledge helps a great deal. MicroStrategy generates SQL from your schema and application objects, and developers need to read that SQL to check logic and tune performance. Participants should also understand basic database concepts. Bodhih can add a short SQL and dimensional modelling refresher for teams that need it.
How long does MicroStrategy developer training take?
Bodhih's recommended program is five days of instructor-led training with labs. That covers architecture, schema design, application objects, reports and dashboards, security and performance. Teams with prior BI experience may need a shorter version focused on MicroStrategy-specific concepts, and the outline is customised after a needs analysis.
Can MicroStrategy training use our own data model?
Labs normally use a training data warehouse, but Bodhih can design exercises around a data model similar to yours so the concepts transfer directly. Teams sometimes share anonymised table structures during the needs analysis for this purpose. Confidential data is not needed, and participants practise on a safe environment.
What is microstrategy for developers training?
Microstrategy for developers training at Bodhih is a customised, practical program. This training is meant for an in- depth understanding of the MicroStrategy platform, its architecture and its importance on Business Intelligence Process.
Who is the MicroStrategy For Developers program for?
Business Intelligence Professionals, Software Architects, ETL developers, Data Analytic Professionals.. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level.
How long is the MicroStrategy For Developers program?
The standard program runs 5-days. Bodhih can shorten or extend it to fit your goals and schedule.
How is the impact of MicroStrategy For Developers measured?
Success measures for MicroStrategy For Developers are agreed with you before design, as part of the ADDIE model. Bodhih can add pre- and post-program assessments on AssessAll and manager check-ins to track behaviour change.