IBM Cognos TM1: Analyze and Share Data Training

This intermediate course is for Analysts.

Examine TM1 Components

• Review performance management
• Understand how TM1 enables performance management
• Identify the TM1 user community
• Describe the components of TM1

Customize Cube Views in IBM Cognos TM1

• Understand the solution a model represents
• View cube data from difference perspectives
• Use aliases to display alternate element names
• Filter subsets to view only specific elements
• Differentiate between static and dynamic subsets
• Add user-defined consolidations in subsets

Enter and Spread Data

• Edit individual cells
• Store private data in sandboxes
• Spread data to multiple cells at once
• Exclude cells from being adjusted
• Enter data quickly using shortcuts

Analyze Data using IBM Cognos Analysis for Microsoft Excel

• Connect to TM1 from within Microsoft Excel
• Explore and analyze a TM1 cube
• Build complex reports showing multiple cubes and views
• Change data and commit it back to TM1

Analyze Data using IBM Cognos TM1 Perspectives

• Use slices and snapshots to export TM1 data to Microsoft Excel
• Retrieve and send data to TM1 using TM1 worksheet functions
• Create reports in Microsoft Excel and PDF formats

Create Dynamic Reports with Active Forms

• Create interactive reports and data input templates using Active Forms
• Customize Active Forms using TM1 Functions
• Apply formatting to Active Forms
• Add Action buttons to enhance functionality

Contribute to Plans using TM1 Applications

• Explain the different application types and connection modes
• Identify application user roles and workflow states
• Enter data using shortcuts and spreading
• Submit and reject data
• Populate an application with external data by using IBM Cognos Insight

Analyze and Enter Data in IBM Cognos Insight

• Describe the uses of IBM Cognos Insight
• Import data into a workspace
• Explore and restructure data
• Add calculations and highlight exceptions
• Design a compelling workspace

Explore Data and Edit Subsets in TM1 Web

• Work with a TM1 cube view on the Web
• Build simple and complex subsets in TM1 Web
• Organize and Distribute Content (Optional)
• Workshop (Optional)