Course Outline
Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics
- Overview of the Cognos Analytics architecture
- Key features and capabilities
- User roles and permissions
Data Modelling in Cognos
- Understanding data sources and connections
- Creating and managing data modules
- Optimising query performance
Report Authoring and Customisation
- Building interactive reports
- Using filters, calculations, and advanced expressions
- Customising report layouts
Financial Data Analysis: Accounts Payable Module
- Tracking and managing vendor payments
- Generating accounts payable reports
- Analysing 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 categorisation
- Generating expense reports and forecasts
- Integrating expense data with financial planning
Advanced Data Visualisation and Dashboards
- Creating interactive dashboards
- Leveraging AI-driven insights and automation
- Sharing and distributing reports
Certification Examination Preparation
- Understanding certification objectives
- Reviewing sample questions and case studies
- Mock examination and discussion
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A basic understanding of business intelligence and data analytics
- Familiarity with financial concepts pertaining to accounts payable, treasury, and expenses
Audience
- Consultants preparing for the Cognos Analytics certification
- Finance professionals using Cognos for reporting and analysis
- Business analysts seeking to deepen their knowledge of 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!
