Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Report authors working with dimensional data sources. Through interactive demonstrations & exercises, participants will learn how to author reports that navigate & manipulate dimensional data structures using the specific dimensional functions & features available in IBM Cognos Analytics. Introduction to Dimensional Concepts Identify different data sources and models Investigate the OLAP dimensional structure Identify dimensional data items and expressions Differentiate the IBM Cognos Analytics query language from SQL and MDX Differentiate relational and dimensional report authoring styles Introduction to Dimensional Data in Reports Work with members Identify sets and tuples in IBM Cognos Analytics Dimensional Report Context Understand the purpose of report context Understand how data is affected by default and root members Focus Your Dimensional Data Compare dimensional queries to relational queries Explain the importance of filtering dimensional queries Evaluate different filtering techniques Filter based on dimensions and members Filter based on measure values Filter using a slicer Calculations & Dimensional Functions Use IBM Cognos Analytics dimensional functions to create sets and tuples Perform arithmetic operations in OLAP queries Identify coercion errors and rules Functions for Navigating Dimesional Hierarchies Navigate dimensional data using family functions Relative Functions Navigate dimensional data using relative functions Navigate dimensional data using relative time functions Advanced Drilling Techniques & Member Sets Understand default drill-up and drill-down functionality Identify cases when you need to override default drilling behavior Configure advanced drilling behavior to support sophisticated use cases Define member sets to support advanced drilling Define member sets to support functions Set Up Drill-Through Reports Navigate from a specific report to a target report Drill down to greater detail and then navigate to target report Navigate between reports created using different data sources End-to-End Workshop Review concepts covered throughout the course
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Authors Overview Please refer to course overview This course teaches experienced authors advanced report building techniques to enhance, customize, manage, and distribute reports. Additionally, the student will learn how to create highly interactive and engaging reports that can be run offline by creating Active Reports. Create query models Build a query and connect it to a report Answer a business question by referencing data in a separate query Create reports based on query relationships Create join relationships between queries Combine data containers based on relationships from different queries Create a report comparing the percentage of change Introduction to dimensional reporting concepts Examine data sources and model types Describe the dimensional approach to queries Apply report authoring styles Introduction to dimensional data in reports Use members to create reports Identify sets and tuples in reports Use query calculations and set definitions Dimensional report context Examine dimensional report members Examine dimensional report measures Use the default measure to create a summarized column in a report Focus your dimensional data Focus your report by excluding members of a defined set Compare the use of the filter() function to a detail filter Filter dimensional data using slicers Calculations and dimensional functions Examine dimensional functions Show totals and exclude members Create a percent of base calculation Create advanced dynamic reports Use query macros Control report output using a query macro Create a dynamic growth report Create a report that displays summary data before detailed data and uses singletons to summarize information Design effective prompts Create a prompt that allows users to select conditional formatting values Create a prompt that provides users a choice between different filters Create a prompt to let users choose a column sort order Create a prompt to let users select a display type Examine the report specification Examine report specification flow Identify considerations when modifying report specifications Customize reporting objects Distribute reports Burst a report to email recipients by using a data item Burst a list report to the IBM Cognos Analytics portal by using a burst table Burst a crosstab report to the IBM Cognos Analytics portal by using a burst table and a master detail relationship Enhance user interaction with HTML Create interactive reports using HTML Include additional information with tooltips Send emails using links in a report Introduction to IBM Cognos Active Reports Examine Active Report controls and variables Create a simple Active Report using Static and Data-driven controls Change filtering and selection behavior in a report Create interaction between multiple controls and variables Active Report charts and decks Create an Active Report with a Deck Create an Active Report with 11.0 visualizations
The aim of the course Financial Reporting Essentials is to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of financial reporting, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements.After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Develop an understanding of the nature and purpose of an Income Statement and the information it contains. Analyze the structure and components of an Income Statement to interpret a company's financial performance. Comprehend the nature and importance of a Balance Sheet and its components to evaluate a company's financial position. Interpret the information contained in a Balance Sheet to assess a company's liquidity, solvency, and long-term financial health. Develop the ability to compare and contrast the information presented in an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet to understand a company's overall financial performance. The aim of the course Financial Reporting Essentials is to provide learners with an understanding of the principles and concepts of financial reporting, and the ability to prepare and analyze financial statements. The course aims to develop the skills required to interpret and communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders. Financial Reporting Essentials is a course that covers the fundamental principles of financial reporting, including the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements. The course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting and its importance in business decision-making. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Financial Reporting Essentials This course covers the fundamental principles of financial reporting, including the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements. Financial Reporting Essentials Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Financial Analyst Accounting Manager Investment Banker Financial Planner Credit Analyst Auditor Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Business Analyst Investment Manager Risk Manager Tax Consultant Consultant Budget Analyst Treasury Analyst Investor Relations Manager. Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.
The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of evaluation and the evaluation process. Specifically, the course will focus on project evaluation and the importance of evaluation in the planning process. Participants will also learn about the different decision-making levels involved in evaluation, as well as the various stages of project evaluation and how to evaluate system performance. By the end of the course, participants should be able to effectively evaluate projects and make informed decisions based on evaluation data. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following: Understand Evaluation and the evaluation process. Understand Project evaluation. Establish the understanding for Evaluation and planning. Learn decision-making levels. Discus and understand Project evaluation stages, Evaluation of system performance. This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of evaluation and the evaluation process, with a particular focus on project evaluation. Participants will gain knowledge on how to evaluate projects and make informed decisions based on evaluation data. The course will cover topics such as decision-making levels, project evaluation stages, and evaluation of system performance. The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of evaluation and the evaluation process. Specifically, the course will focus on project evaluation and the importance of evaluation in the planning process. Participants will also learn about the different decision-making levels involved in evaluation, as well as the various stages of project evaluation and how to evaluate system performance. By the end of the course, participants should be able to effectively evaluate projects and make informed decisions based on evaluation data. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Conceptual Consideration of Project Evaluation and Investments Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Conceptual Consideration of Project Evaluation and Investments Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Project managers. Monitoring and evaluation professionals. Decision-makers. Government agencies and non-profit organizations. Business analysts. Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, effective knowledge management is crucial for organizations to maintain a competitive advantage. This course will provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of different types of knowledge and how to manage them successfully. Topics covered include the difference between explicit and tacit knowledge, the importance of knowledge management strategies, and how to capture and classify knowledge. You will also learn about the strategic levers available for managing knowledge and the strategies for effective implementation. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive success through effective knowledge management. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Understanding Organisation Knowledge. Learning Explicit Versus Tacit Knowledge. Understanding Successful Knowledge Management Strategies. Learning Knowledge Capture and Classification. Understanding Strategic Levers. Understanding Strategies for Managing Knowledge. In today's rapidly evolving business environment, effective knowledge management is crucial for organizations to maintain a competitive advantage. This course will provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of different types of knowledge and how to manage them successfully. Topics covered include the difference between explicit and tacit knowledge, the importance of knowledge management strategies, and how to capture and classify knowledge. You will also learn about the strategic levers available for managing knowledge and the strategies for effective implementation. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive success through effective knowledge management. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Fundamentals of Organisational Knowledge Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Fundamentals of Organisational Knowledge Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Knowledge managers and officers Human resources managers and officers Organizational development consultants Business analysts and consultants Information technology professionals Operations and supply chain managers Quality and process improvement professionals Project managers Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.