Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily for Application Consultants, Business Analysts, Business Process Owners/Team Leaders/Power Users, and Developer Consultants. Overview At course completion students will know- The basic functions and navigation options of BusinessObjects Analysis for Microsoft Office- The special functions and layout design options of BusinessObjects Analysis for Microsoft Office In this course, students learn the basic functions and navigation options of the Analysis edition for Microsoft Office. Students will also learn the special functions and layout design options of Analysis. Components and Data Sources for Analysis Using Analysis Components and Data Sources Customization for Workbook Data Analysis Using the Basic Components of Analysis Sorting and Filtering Workbook Members Filtering Selected Workbook Members by Measure for Enhanced Analysis Using Hierarchies for Data Analysis in Workbooks Using Inserted Components to Add Workbook Functionality Configuring Filter Components Using Formulas to Enhance the Workbook Layout Defining Conditional Formatting Options for Workbooks Using a Prompting Dialog in Workbook Queries Extending Workbook Display Options with Functions and Microsoft Excel VBA Using Styles to Customize Workbook Appearance Setting Preferences to Control Workbook Behavior Publishing Analysis Documents to the BI Platform Server Presentation of Workbook Analysis Data Presenting Analysis Data for Business Users Additional course details: Nexus Humans BOAN10 SAP BusinessObjects Analysis for Microsoft Office training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BOAN10 SAP BusinessObjects Analysis for Microsoft Office course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, corrective action coordinators or managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their ability to solve recurring problems. Overview At the completion of this course, you should be able to:Identify the different types of tools and techniques availableApply change management successfullyReview what to look for when applying business case thinking to Root Cause AnalysisDevelop a process to systematically approach problems Problem determination skills cannot be acquired by reading a book. They mostly come from experience. After this course, you will have a general understanding of a structured problem determination approach, which you can then apply in your daily work. RCA Foundation Concepts and Objectives Section Learning Objectives Discuss Definitions ? IT Perspective Discuss What is a problem and why do they exist? Exercise 1a: Why is RCA important What is Root Cause? RCA Benefits and Approaches Exercise 1b: Why are multiple approaches important? Event and Casual Analysis Exercise 1c: Apply Event and Causal Analysis Event and Causal Analysis: Exercise 1c Worksheet RCA Tools for each approach Exercise 1D: Prepare for Case Study Section Summary and Conclusions Enhance Use of RCA Tools Why use a Particular Method Tool: Change Analysis Change Analysis Examples Exercise 2a: Apply Change Analysis Exercise 2b: Change Analysis Worksheet Tool: How to Resolve Conflict Tool: 5 Why?s Example Learning Management Problem Exercise 2b: Apply 5 Why?s Sequence-of-Events Exercise 2b: Worksheet Tool: Cause and Effect Exercise 2c: Apply Cause and Effect Exercise 2c: Cause and Effect Worksheet Tool: Fault Tree Analysis Why do we use Fault Tree Analysis? How does it work? Fault Tree Diagram Symbols Example #1 of FTA: Car Hits Object Exercise 2D: Apply Fault Tree Analysis Tool: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Example: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Exercise 2E: Apply FMEA Tool: Design / Application Review Exercise 2d: Apply Design/Application Review Section summary & conclusions Problem Resolution & Prevention Section Objectives The Secret of Solving Problems A Note about Statistical Control A Note about Fire Fighting Technique: Business Process Mapping Example: IGOE Exercise 3A: Problem as IGOE Exercise 3A: IGOE Template Technique: Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC Lean Six Sigma Benefits Exercise 3B: Apply Lean Six Sigma Importance of Understanding the Business Process The Business Process Mandate Technique: Process Modeling Graphical Notation Standard (BPMN) What is Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)? Benefits of BPMN Basic Components of BPMN Exercise 3C: Use BPMN to Document a Current State Technique: Business Process Maturity Model Five Levels of Maturity Exercise 3D: Appraise Business Process Maturity Level Section Summary and Conclusions Capability Improvement for RCA Section Learning Objectives Steps in Disciplined Problem Solving RCA as a RCA Process Key RCA Role Considerations Exercise 4A: Apply RCA to RCA Process Sustainable RCA Improvement Organizational Units Process Area Goals, Practices Specific and General Practices Specific Practice Examples Software Maturity Survey Exercise 4B: Apply Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) to RCA SWOT Analysis Worksheet Recognize the importance of the Change Management component in your RCA implementation Using the ADKAR Model to Communicate Change Review ADKAR© Model ? Awareness of the need for change Desire to participate and support the change Knowledge on how to change Ability to implement required skills and behaviors Reinforcement to sustain the change Exercise 4C: Create an Ability Checklist The ADKAR Model: Reinforcement Exercise 4D: Find two examples of how ADKAR will be different Section Summary and Conclusions Course Summary & Conclusions Plan the Proposal and Business Case Example: 1 Page Business Case Exercise 5A: Creating Action Plans Resource Guide Questions Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA17 - Advanced Root Cause Analysis training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA17 - Advanced Root Cause Analysis course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
This course is designed for students who already have foundational knowledge and skills in Excel and who wish to perform robust and advanced data and statistical analysis with Microsoft Excel using PivotTables, use tools such as Power Pivot and the Data Analysis ToolPak to analyze data and visualize data and insights using advanced visualizations in charts and dashboards in Excel.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Analysts, Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users, Program/Project Managers, and Users. Overview Learn how to create queries in BEx Query DesignerLearn how to use advanced query functionsLearn how to perform OLAP analysis In this course, students obtain the knowledge to create query definitions using the BEx Query Designer and to make them available for OLAP analysis. Data Warehousing Describing Data Warehousing Describing Data Warehouse Architecture Using Reporting Tools Navigation Options in Reports Using the Navigation Options in Reports Saving Analysis Views Simple Queries Creating Simple Queries Finding a Query Filtering Query Definition Data Configuring Query Properties Key Figures and Structures in Queries Creating Restricted Key Figures Creating Calculated Key Figures Creating a New Formula with Boolean Operators Configuring Properties of Key Figures Using Exception and Nested Exception Aggregation Queries with Multiple Structures Creating Structures Resolving Formula Collision Designing Detailed Queries with the Cell Editor Characteristics and Hierarchies in Queries Configuring the Properties of Characteristics Running Display and Navigation Attribute Queries Adding Hierarchies to Reports Adding External Hierarchies to a Report Using Hierarchies and Structures Creating External Hierarchies Variables in Queries Using Variables Creating Characteristic Value and Text Variables in Queries Creating Hierarchy and Hierarchy Node Variables in Queries Creating Formula Variables in Queries Activating Business Content Variables Exceptions and Conditions in Queries Creating Exceptions in Query Design Creating Conditions in Query Design Report-Report Interface Using the Report-Report Interface Query Performance Optimization Optimizing Query Performance Configuring Query Read Mode Use Performance Monitoring Tools Queries Management and Authorizations Overview Managing Query Objects Describing Authorizations Reporting Options Outlining Reporting Options for SAP NetWeaver BW Additional course details: Nexus Humans BW305 SAP Business Warehouse Query Design and Analysis training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BW305 SAP Business Warehouse Query Design and Analysis course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for SQL professionals, Microsoft Analysis Services cube and report developers, and business intelligence professionals. Overview ?Understand common Analysis Services solutions.?Understand version changes of SSAS from 2008-2014.?Understand Analysis Services installation and architecture.?Understand how to choose the right model.?Understand the Analysis Services tools available.?Understand the multidimensional model.?Utilize data sources and data source views.?Create a cube.?Understand and utilize dimensions.?Understand and utilize attributes.?Understand and utilize relationships.?Understand and utilize hierarchies.?Understand and utilize measures and measure groups.?Understand and utilize calculated members.?Understand and utilize perspectives.?Understand and utilize translations.?Browse perspectives and translations.?Understand and utilize deployment options.?Understand and utilize processing strategies.?Understand and utilize security.?Deploy a multidimensional model.?Understand the tabular model.?Create a tabular project.?Analyze the data using Microsoft Excel.?Create and configure calculated measures and calculated fields.?Backup and Restore. This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in quickly learning how to utilize an Analysis Services multidimensional or tabular solution. Course Overview Introduction Course Materials Facilities Prerequisites What We'll Be Discussing Lab 1: Course Overview Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Common Analysis Services Solutions Version Changes of SSAS from 2008-2014 Analysis Services Installation and Architecture: One Product, Two Models Choosing the Right Model Analysis Services Tools Lab 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services The Multidimensional Solution Understanding the Multidimensional Model Utilizing Data Sources and Data Source Views Creating a Cube Lab 1: The Multidimensional Solution Dissecting with Dimensions Developing Dimensions Utilizing Attributes Relating with Relationships Handling Hierarchies Lab 1: Dissecting with Dimensions Managing Measures Measures and Measure Groups Calculated Members Lab 1: Managing Measures Configuring Cube Options Understanding Perspectives Utilizing Translations Browsing Perspectives and Translations Lab 1: Configuring Cube Options Deploying Examining Deployment Options Processing Strategies Exploring Security Lab 1: Deploying The Tabular Solution Understanding the Tabular Model Creating a Tabular Project Deploying Browsing the Model Querying the Solution and Understanding DAX Maintaining and Optimizing Lab 1: The Tabular Solution
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Report Authors Overview What is IBM Cognos Analytics ? Reporting Examine dimensionally modelled and dimensional data sources Examine personal data sources and data modules Examine List reports Aggregate measure/fact data Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Add repeated information to reports Create crosstab reports Create complex crosstab reports Format, sort, and aggregate data in a crosstab report Create discontinuous crosstab reports Create Visualization reports Add business logic to reports using IBM Cognos Analytics ? Reporting Focus reports using filters Focus reports using prompts Augment reports using calculations Extend report functionality in IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting Customize reports with conditional formatting Conditionally format one crosstab measure based on another Drill-through definitions Enhance the report layout Use additional report building techniques This offering provides Business and Professional Authors with an introduction to report building techniques using relational data models. Techniques to enhance, customize, and manage professional reports will be explored. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity. What is IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting? Create a simple list report Create a report from a dimensionally modeled relational data source Examine personal data sources and data modules Upload personal data Upload custom images Use navigation paths Create a report from a personal data source Examine list reports Group data in a list Format columns in a list Include headers and footers in a list Enhance a list report Aggregate measure/fact data Identify differences in aggregation Explore data aggregation Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Create a multi-fact query in a list report Add repeated information to reports Create a mailing list report Create crosstab reports Add measures to a crosstab Data sources for a crosstab Create a simple crosstab report Create complex crosstab reports Add items as peers Create crosstab nodes and crosstab members Create a complex crosstab report Format, sort, and aggregate data in a crosstab Sort, format, and aggregate a crosstab report Create discontinuous crosstab reports Present unrelated items using a discontinuous crosstab Create a visualization report Create and format a visualization report Create a report that uses a Map visualization Show the same data graphically and numerically Focus reports using filters Apply filters to a report Apply a detail filter on fact data in a report Apply a summary filter to a report Focus reports using prompts Create a prompt by adding a parameter Add a value prompt to a report Add a Select & search prompt to a report Create a cascading prompt Augment reports using calculations Add calculations to a report Display prompt selections in the report title Customize reports with conditional formatting Create a multilingual report Highlight exceptional data and conditionally render a column Drill-through definitions Let users navigate to related data in IBM Cognos Analytics Enhance report layout Create a report structured on data items Create a condensed list report Use additional report building techniques Section a report and reuse objects within the same report Reuse layout components in a different report Explore options for reports that contain no data Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6158 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the B6158 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Before taking this course delegates should already be familiar with basic analytics techniques, comfortable with basic data manipulation tools such as spreadsheets and databases and already familiar with at least one programming language Overview This course teaches delegates who are already familiar with analytics techniques and at least one programming language how to effectively use the programming language for three tasks: data manipulation and preparation, statistical analysis and advanced analytics (including predictive modelling and segmentation). Mastery of these techniques will allow delegates to immediately add value in their work place by extracting valuable insight from company data to allow better, data-driven decisions. Outcomes: After completing the course, delegates will be capable of writing production-ready R code to perform advanced analytics tasks enabling their organisations make better, data-driven decisions. Becoming a world class data analytics practitioner requires mastery of the most sophisticated data analytics tools. These programming languages are some of the most powerful and flexible tools in the data analytics toolkit. Topic 1 Intro to our chosen language Topic 2 Basic programming conventions Topic 3 Data structures Topic 4 Accessing data Topic 5 Descriptive statistics Topic 6 Data visualisation Topic 7 Statistical analysis Topic 8 Advanced data manipulation Topic 9 Advanced analytics ? predictive modelling Topic 10 Advanced analytics ? segmentation
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Multi-role (consumers, business authors, professional authors, developers, administrators, modelers, project managers) This course provides students with an overview of the IBM Cognos Analytics suite of products and their underlying architecture. Students will examine each component as it relates to an Analytics solution & will be shown a range of resources. IBM Cognos Analytics Describe IBM Cognos Analytics Describe IBM Cognos Analytics components Describe IBM Cognos architecture at a high level Describe IBM Cognos security at a high level Consume Content in IBM Cognos Analytics Where do consumers access BI content? Use published reports Drill through to related data Specify run report options Specify properties of an entry Alerts and Watch Items Create Reports in IBM Cognos Analytics Overview of reporting and report authoring Identify package types, uploaded files, and data modules available for reporting Examine IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting Examine the interface Explore different report types Create a simple, sorted, and formatted report Create a report view Create a subscription Create an Active Report Import and report on personal data Create Dashboards in IBM Cognos Analytics Describe IBM Cognos Dashboarding Identify the IBM Cognos Dashboarding user interface Add report content and tools to create dashboards Widget-to-widget communication Filter data in the dashboard Sort, group and ungroup, and calculate data Create Metadata Models in IBM Cognos Analytics Define IBM Cognos Framework Manager and its purpose Describe the IBM Cognos Framework Manager environment Describe IBM Cognos Cube Designer Get high-level content from Dynamic Cubes course and/or FM course Web-based Modeling Create Data Modules Extend IBM Cognos Analytics Introduction to IBM Cognos Mobile Key features Examine Cognos Mobile architecture Identify supported products Introduction to IBM Cognos BI for Microsoft Office Describe Cognos Analysis for Excel (CAFÂ) Compare IBM Cognos Analytics & IBM Cognos BI New features in IBM Cognos Analytics Changes from IBM Cognos BI to IBM Cognos Analytics Legacy option Examine Event Studio Examine the role of Event Studio in Performance Management List the benefits of Event Studio Examine Metric Studio Identify scorecards, metrics, and metric types Organize metrics with strategies Track initiatives with projects
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for information workers and data science professionals who seek to use database reporting and analysis tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, Power BI, R, SAS and other business intelligence tools, and wish to use TSQL queries to efficiently retrieve data sets from Microsoft SQL Server relational databases for use with these tools. Overview Identify independent and dependent variables and measurement levels in their own analytical work scenarios. Identify variables of interest in relational database tables. Choose a data aggregation level and data set design appropriate for the intended analysis and tool. Use TSQL SELECT queries to produce ready-to-use data sets for analysis in tools such as PowerBI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, and others. Create stored procedures, views, and functions to modularize data retrieval code. This three-day instructor-led course is about writing TSQL queries for the purpose of database reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. Specifically, this course presents TSQL within the context of data analysis in other words, making meaning from the data rather than transaction-oriented data-tier application development. The course starts with a brief discussion of levels of measurement and quantitative research methodogy, and integrates these concepts into each TSQL topic presented. The goal is to provide a consistent, direct, and purposeful learning path from RDBMS data retrieval through analytical tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, PowerBI, Excel, R, SAS, and SPSS. Module 1: Introduction to TSQL for Business Intelligence Two Approaches to SQL Programming TSQL Data Retrieval in an Analytics / Business Intelligence Environment The Database Engine SQL Server Management Studio and the CarDeal Sample Database Identifying Variables in Tables SQL is a Declarative Language Introduction to the SELECT Query Module 2: Turning Table Columns into Variables for Analysis: SELECT List Expressions, WHERE, and ORDER BY Turning Columns into Variables for Analysis Column Expressions, Data Types, and Built-in Functions Column aliases Data type conversions Built-in Scalar Functions Table Aliases The WHERE clause ORDER BY Module 3: Combining Columns from Multiple Tables into a Single Dataset: The JOIN Operators Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Joins Understanding Joins, Part 1: CROSSJOIN and the Full Cartesian Product Understanding Joins, Part 2: The INNERJOIN Understanding Joins, Part 3: The OUTERJOINS Understanding Joins, Part 4: Joining more than two tables Understanding Joins, Part 5: Combining INNER and OUTERJOINs Combining JOIN Operations with WHERE and ORDER BY Module 4: Creating an Appropriate Aggregation Level Using GROUP BY Identifying required aggregation level and granularity Aggregate Functions GROUP BY HAVING Order of operations in SELECT queries Module 5: Subqueries, Derived Tables and Common Table Expressions Non-correlated and correlated subqueries Derived tables Common table expressions Module 6: Encapsulating Data Retrieval Logic Views Table-valued functions Stored procedures Creating objects for read-access users Creating database accounts for analytical client tools Module 7: Getting Your Dataset to the Client Connecting to SQL Server and Submitting Queries from Client Tools Connecting and running SELECT queries from: Excel PowerBI RStudio Exporting datasets to files using Results pane from SSMS The bcp utility The Import/Export Wizard Additional course details: Nexus Humans Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at anyone who wants to harness the power of data analytics in their organization. Overview After completing this course delegates will be capable of writing effective R code to manipulate, analyse and visualise data to enable their organisations make better, data-driven decisions. This course teaches delegates with no prior programming or data analytics experience how to perform data manipulation, data analysis and data visualisation in R. Course Outline Becoming a world class data analytics practitioner requires mastery of the most sophisticated data analytics tools. The R programming language is one of the most powerful and flexible tools in the data analytics toolkit. This course teaches delegates with no prior programming or data analytics experience how to perform data manipulation, data analysis and data visualisation in R. Mastery of these techniques will allow delegates to immediately add value in their work place by extracting valuable insight from company data to allow better, data-driven decisions. The course will explore the following topics through a series of interactive workshop sessions: What is R? Basic R programming conventions Data structures in R Accessing data in R Descriptive statistics in R Statistical analysis in R Data manipulation in R Data visualisation in R Additional course details: Nexus Humans Beginning Data Analytics With R training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Beginning Data Analytics With R course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.