Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is designed for data scientists and data analysts who wish to learn how to use each tool in the developer tool palette in 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 the 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.

Alteryx Designer serves as a visual platform for data preparation and analytics, empowering users to blend, transform, and automate data workflows with minimal coding.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals keen on mastering practical Alteryx skills for data preparation, blending, basic analytics, and workflow automation.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Construct Alteryx workflows for common data preparation tasks.
• Combine and parse data from various sources and formats.
• Create and utilise 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 customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data analysts who wish to understand the theoretical aspects of Cognos 11 and also learn how to use it effectively.

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

• Understand the differences and enhancements in Cognos 11 compared to Cognos 10.
• Utilize the improved data module and data management features for more efficient data handling.
• Implement best practices for a smooth transition and optimal use of Cognos 11.

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

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

• Navigate and utilise the Cognos Analytics interface efficiently.
• Develop and customise financial reports and dashboards.
• Manage data models and optimise queries.
• Prepare for the Cognos Analytics certification exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) 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 no coding required.
• Leverage Alteryx to enhance business intelligence and business analytics.

This instructor-led live training in Australia (online or onsite) is aimed at business analysts who wish to use IBM Cognos for data analysis and reporting.

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

• Analyze and share insights about data.
• Visualize business performance.
• Use AI-assisted preparation to cleanse and combine data sources.
• Uncover hidden patterns in data with IBM Cognos Analytics built in AI features.

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts and scientists who wish to use Metabase to collect, query, and visualize data for business intelligence analysis and reporting.

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

• Set up and install Metabase to start building data visualizations and dashboards.
• Learn how to query, aggregate, and visualize data in Metabase.
• Use the features and tools in Metabase to write SQL queries.
• Build analytics charts and dashboards to get business insights.
• Know the best practices and tips on using Metabase and resolving common issues.

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

In this instructor-led live training, participants will explore how to maximise the capabilities of Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE)
• Gain a solid understanding of the core features of Pentaho CE tools
• Develop reports using Pentaho CE
• Integrate third-party data sources with Pentaho CE
• Work with big data and analytics within Pentaho CE

Audience

• Programmers
• BI Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

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

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

This instructor-led live training enables participants to leverage Pentaho Data Integration's robust ETL capabilities and intuitive graphical user interface to manage the full big data lifecycle and optimise the value of data within their organisation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, preview, and execute basic data transformations comprising steps and hops
• Configure and secure the Pentaho Enterprise Repository
• Consolidate disparate data sources into a single, unified, analytics-ready version of the truth
• Deliver results to third-party applications for further processing

Audience

• Data Analysts
• ETL Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Pentaho Data Integration offers a robust platform for building enterprise-grade ETL solutions and data pipelines.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is designed for advanced engineers looking to master high-performance, enterprise-scale, and highly automated PDI solutions.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

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

Course Format

• Expert-led demonstrations alongside architectural discussions.
• Extensive lab exercises tackling advanced, real-world ETL challenges.
• Hands-on development within a production-like environment.

Course Customisation Options

• Please get in touch if you require a customised version of this training.

Pentaho Data Integration serves as a robust platform for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level practitioners looking to refine their PDI skills to tackle more complex transformation scenarios.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Design multi-step transformations with enhanced performance.
• Effectively utilise variables, parameters, and reusable components.
• Integrate PDI with databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Implement best practices for building maintainable and scalable ETL pipelines.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• For a bespoke version of this course, please get in touch with us to discuss customisation.

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

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

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

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data analysts who wish to deepen their understanding of Splunk and build upon the foundational knowledge gained in Splunk Fundamentals 1.

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

• Conduct advanced searches using Splunk's powerful search commands and capabilities.
• Utilise subsearches, statistical commands, and evaluation functions to analyse data.
• Create sophisticated reports and dashboards with advanced visualisation options.
• Implement alerts and scheduled reports for monitoring and notification purposes.

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level IT administrators who wish to utilise Splunk to profile and manage IT infrastructure, optimise system architecture, troubleshoot efficiently, and harness Splunk’s capabilities for thorough data analysis and real-time monitoring.

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

• Understand and manage the complete Splunk infrastructure.
• Master Splunk architecture and components.
• Troubleshoot common and advanced issues effectively.
• Utilise Splunk to its full potential for data analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• Administer data inputs, user management, and system configurations.

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to get data into Splunk Indexers and manipulate data in Splunk.

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

• Use different data input methods and sources.
• Install, configure, manage and monitor Forwarders.
• Manipulate raw data in Splunk.
• Create a Splunk Diag.