Course Outline
Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics
- Overview of the Cognos Analytics architecture.
- Key features and capabilities.
- User roles and permissions.
Data Modeling in Cognos
- Understanding data sources and connections.
- Creating and managing data modules.
- Optimizing query performance.
Report Authoring and Customization
- Building interactive reports.
- Using filters, calculations, and advanced expressions.
- Customizing report layouts.
Financial Data Analysis: Accounts Payable Module
- Tracking and managing vendor payments.
- Generating accounts payable reports.
- Analyzing overdue invoices and cash flow.
Financial Data Analysis: Treasury Module
- Monitoring cash flow and liquidity.
- Creating treasury reports and dashboards.
- Risk assessment and compliance reporting.
Financial Data Analysis: Expenses Module
- Managing expense tracking and categorization.
- Generating expense reports and forecasts.
- Integrating expense data with financial planning.
Advanced Data Visualization and Dashboards
- Creating interactive dashboards.
- Utilizing AI-driven insights and automation.
- Sharing and distributing reports.
Certification Exam Preparation
- Understanding certification objectives.
- Reviewing sample questions and case studies.
- Mock exam and discussion.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A fundamental understanding of business intelligence and data analytics concepts.
- Familiarity with financial principles related to accounts payable, treasury operations, and expense management.
Audience
- Consultants preparing for the Cognos Analytics certification.
- Finance professionals utilizing Cognos for reporting and analytical tasks.
- Business analysts looking to deepen their knowledge of Cognos Analytics capabilities.
Testimonials (1)
Deepthi was super attuned to my needs, she could tell when to add layers of complexity and when to hold back and take a more structured approach. Deepthi truly worked at my pace and ensured I was able to use the new functions /tools myself by first showing then letting me recreate the items myself which really helped embed the training. I could not be happier with the results of this training and with the level of expertise of Deepthi!
