Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level learners who want to master advanced data integration and visualisation techniques in Looker Studio. Participants will learn how to connect diverse data sources, create impactful dashboards, and automate reporting workflows to facilitate better business decisions.

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

• Connect and integrate multiple data sources into Looker Studio.
• Create custom metrics and calculated fields for tailored analysis.
• Design advanced visualizations, including interactive filters and charts.
• Automate reporting workflows for real-time data updates.
• Apply best practices for visual storytelling and report customization.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is tailored for data scientists and analysts eager 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 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 requirements.

This instructor-led training session, available online or onsite, is designed for professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who aim to acquire practical Alteryx skills for data preparation, data blending, basic analytics, and workflow automation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Constructing Alteryx workflows to address common data preparation requirements.
• Merging and parsing data from diverse sources and formats.
• Developing and utilising standard macros to encapsulate reusable logic.
• Organising and automating workflows in accordance with best-practice techniques.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To request bespoke training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (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, delivered in South Africa (online or onsite), targets consultants and finance professionals from beginner to advanced levels. It is designed to aid in preparing for the Cognos Analytics certification and to cultivate 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 South Africa (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:

• Analyse and share insights about data.
• Visualise 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, delivered in South Africa (online or onsite), targets beginner to intermediate-level participants seeking to develop foundational skills in data visualization and reporting using Looker Studio. The course covers connecting data sources, visualizing information effectively, and gaining actionable insights.

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

• Understand the core features of Looker Studio and its use cases.
• Set up Looker Studio and connect to various data sources.
• Create engaging dashboards with charts, graphs, and filters.
• Customize reports for specific audiences and business needs.
• Collaborate on and share dashboards effectively.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for data analysts and data scientists who wish to leverage Metabase to collect, query, and visualise data for business intelligence analysis and reporting.

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

• Set up and install Metabase to begin creating data visualisations and dashboards.
• Understand how to query, aggregate, and visualise data within Metabase.
• Utilise Metabase's features and tools to write SQL queries.
• Construct analytics charts and dashboards to derive business insights.
• Apply best practices and tips for using Metabase and resolving common issues.

Pentaho Data Integration is an open-source tool designed for data integration, allowing users to define jobs and data transformations.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will discover how to leverage the robust ETL capabilities and comprehensive GUI of Pentaho Data Integration to oversee the entire big data lifecycle, thereby maximising the value of data within their organisation.

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

• Create, preview, and execute fundamental 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 serves as a robust platform for constructing enterprise-grade ETL processes and data pipelines.

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

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Architect large-scale ETL pipelines using advanced orchestration techniques.
• Optimise complex transformations to achieve peak performance.
• Implement scripting, automation, and hybrid integration patterns.
• Design resilient, maintainable workflows ready for production environments.

Course Format

• Expert-led demonstrations and architectural discussions.
• Extensive laboratory work addressing advanced, real-world ETL challenges.
• Hands-on development within a production-like environment.

Course Customization Options

• Please contact us if you require a tailored version of this training.

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

This instructor-led live training, available either online or at your premises, is specifically designed for intermediate-level professionals seeking to upgrade their Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) capabilities to handle more complex transformation requirements.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Construct multi-step transformations that deliver enhanced performance.
• Efficiently manage variables, parameters, and reusable components.
• Integrate PDI seamlessly with databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Implement industry best practices to ensure ETL pipelines are maintainable and scalable.

Course Delivery Format

• Engaging interactive demonstrations alongside detailed instructor explanations.
• Guided exercises and practical, scenario-based learning activities.
• Practical application within a realistic ETL project environment.

Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) 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.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data analysts who wish to deepen their understanding of Splunk and build upon their foundational knowledge acquired 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 South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT administrators who wish to use Splunk to profile and manage IT infrastructure, optimise system architecture, troubleshoot effectively, and leverage Splunk’s capabilities for comprehensive data analysis and real-time monitoring.

By the end 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 South Africa (online or on-site) is tailored for engineers who aim to ingest data into Splunk Indexers and manipulate data within Splunk.

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

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