Course Outline
Overview of the IBM Cognos Analytics Platform
- Structural analysis of the Cognos Analytics ecosystem
- Core functionalities and operational capabilities
- Role-based access control and administrative privileges
Data Modeling Standards in Cognos
- Evaluation of data source integration and connectivity protocols
- Construction and maintenance of logical data models
- Strategies for enhancing query efficiency and performance
Creation and Configuration of Analytical Reports
- Development of interactive reporting structures
- Application of filters, derived calculations, and complex expressions
- Customization of report presentation and layout standards
Financial Analysis: Accounts Payable Functionality
- Tracking and oversight of vendor disbursement processes
- Generation of standardized accounts payable reporting artifacts
- Analysis of delinquent invoices and cash position implications
Financial Analysis: Treasury Functionality
- Monitoring of cash flow dynamics and liquidity positions
- Creation of treasury-specific reporting and dashboard components
- Assessment of financial risks and regulatory compliance status
Financial Analysis: Expense Management Functionality
- Oversight of expense capture, classification, and categorization
- Generation of expense summaries and forward-looking forecasts
- Alignment of expense data with broader financial planning initiatives
Advanced Visualization and Dashboard Management
- Design of interactive executive dashboards
- Leveraging artificial intelligence insights and automated analytics
- Protocols for secure report distribution and stakeholder sharing
Preparation for Certification Assessment
- Review of official certification examination objectives
- Analysis of representative questions and practical case scenarios
- Conduct of simulated assessments and facilitated discussion
Conclusion and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of business intelligence principles and data analytics frameworks
- Proficiency in financial concepts associated with accounts payable, treasury, and expense management
Target Audience
- Consultants and practitioners preparing for Cognos Analytics certification
- Finance professionals engaged in reporting and analysis using Cognos
- Business analysts seeking to expand their technical proficiency in Cognos Analytics
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!
