Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data analysts, data scientists and data engineers who wish to perform advanced data search, analytics and visualisation using Splunk.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create a Splunk application and a technology add-on.
• Utilise various data input methods and sources.
• Implement advanced search, analysis and visualisation of large datasets.
• Customise and share dashboards and reports.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data scientists and data analysts who want to learn how to use each tool in the Developer tool palette within Alteryx Designer.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to use and configure all the tools in the Developer tab.
• Design efficient workflows in Alteryx using dynamic, validation, and testing tools.
• Learn how to use API tools to download and parse web data.
• Use Alteryx scripting tools, including Python and R.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data analysts who want to use Alteryx for data processing and visualisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Leverage Alteryx to enhance business intelligence and business analytics.
• Carry out ETL operations with zero coding.
• Visualise data using analytics tools such as Excel.

Alteryx Designer is a visual data preparation and analytics platform that enables users to blend, transform, and automate data workflows with minimal coding.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to learn practical Alteryx skills for data preparation, blending, basic analytics, and workflow automation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build Alteryx workflows for common data preparation tasks.
• Combine and parse data from multiple sources and formats.
• Create and use standard macros to encapsulate reusable logic.
• Organise and automate workflows using best-practice techniques.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises using Alteryx Designer and sample data.
• Practical mini-projects and workflow automation tasks.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data scientists who wish to leverage Alteryx for data analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Prepare data in Alteryx for subsequent visualisation in Power BI or Excel.
• Create and execute ETL operations with little to no coding.
• Embed custom R code within Alteryx.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level data analysts who wish to gain a solid understanding of the theoretical foundations of Cognos 11 while also learning how to apply it effectively in practice.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key differences and enhancements introduced in Cognos 11 compared to Cognos 10.
• Take advantage of the improved data modules and data management capabilities for more efficient data handling.
• Apply best practices to ensure a smooth transition and optimal utilisation of Cognos 11.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered online or on-site) is designed for consultants and finance professionals ranging from beginner to advanced levels who wish to prepare for the Cognos Analytics certification and develop expertise in financial data analysis, including modules covering accounts payable, treasury, and expenses.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and make efficient use of the Cognos Analytics interface.
• Develop and customise financial reports and dashboards.
• Manage data models and optimise queries.
• Prepare effectively for the Cognos Analytics certification examination.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data scientists who wish to use Alteryx to prepare data for visualisation and analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Prepare data with Alteryx for later visualisation.
• Perform ETL operations with zero coding.
• Leverage Alteryx to enhance business intelligence and business analytics.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for business analysts who want to leverage IBM Cognos for data analysis and reporting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Analyse and share insights derived from data.
• Visualise business performance.
• Use AI-assisted preparation to cleanse and combine data sources.
• Uncover hidden patterns in data using IBM Cognos Analytics' built-in AI features.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for data analysts and data scientists who want to use Metabase to collect, query, and visualise data for business intelligence analysis and reporting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and install Metabase to begin building data visualisations and dashboards.
• Learn how to query, aggregate, and visualise data using Metabase.
• Use Metabase features and tools to write SQL queries.
• Build analytics charts and dashboards to gain business insights.
• Understand best practices and tips for using Metabase and resolving common issues.

Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE) is a business intelligence suite that delivers data integration, reporting, dashboards, and data loading capabilities.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to make the most of the features offered by Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE)
• Grasp the fundamentals of Pentaho CE tools and their capabilities
• Create reports using Pentaho CE
• Integrate third-party data sources into Pentaho CE
• Handle big data and analytics tasks within Pentaho CE

Audience

• Programmers
• BI Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lecture, discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• To request a customised training session for this course, please get in touch with us to arrange.

Pentaho Data Integration is an open-source data integration tool for defining jobs and data transformations.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to utilise Pentaho Data Integration's powerful ETL capabilities and rich GUI to manage an entire big data lifecycle and maximise the value of data within their organisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, preview, and run basic data transformations containing steps and hops
• Configure and secure the Pentaho Enterprise Repository
• Harness disparate sources of data and generate a single, unified version of the truth in an analytics-ready format.
• Provide results to third-party applications for further processing

Audience

• Data Analyst
• ETL developers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Pentaho Data Integration is a comprehensive platform for designing enterprise-grade ETL and data pipelines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level engineers who wish to master high-performance, enterprise-scale, and highly automated PDI solutions.

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Architect large-scale ETL pipelines with advanced orchestration.
• Optimise complex transformations for high performance.
• Implement scripting, automation, and hybrid integration patterns.
• Design robust, maintainable, production-ready workflows.

Course Format

• Expert-led demonstrations and architectural discussions.
• Extensive hands-on labs tackling advanced real-world ETL challenges.
• Practical development within a production-like environment.

Course Customisation Options

• Contact us if you require a customised version of this training.

Pentaho Data Integration is a data extraction, transformation, and loading platform.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level practitioners seeking to advance their PDI skills for more complex transformation scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design multi-step transformations with improved performance.
• Work effectively with variables, parameters, and reusable components.
• Integrate PDI with databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Apply best practices to build maintainable and scalable ETL pipelines.

Course Format

• Interactive demonstrations accompanied by instructor explanations.
• Guided exercises and scenario-based practice sessions.
• Hands-on experience within a real-world ETL project environment.

Course Customisation Options

• If you require a tailored version of this course, please get in touch with us to discuss customisation.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at data analysts and data scientists who wish to search, analyse, and visualise data using Splunk.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Splunk.
• Collect and index all kinds of machine data.
• Implement real-time search, analysis and visualisation of large datasets.
• Create and share complex dashboards and reports.