CK2 (1/28/2014)
Just to add to what has already been said.If you can, do the MS Certifications. I know people rag on them a lot but in cases where you are relatively new to the technologies it can offer you a guided approach to learning.
At the very least, you will become much more aware of what can be done with the technology.
You should also seek out the prolific bloggers on BI related topics and subscribe. You can a learn a ton that way.
I'm already heading down that route. I got some certifications from the local universities already too. I feel pretty solid with SQL in general. It's just the other fundamentals that I need, especially in terms of the hardware as I'm more of a programmer. Then of course, the ongoing experience of working in BI.