Stata: Beginner to Advanced Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at 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 professionals seeking to acquire 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 diverse sources and formats.
• Create and utilise standard macros to encapsulate reusable logic.
• Organise and automate workflows using best-practice techniques.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data analysts wishing to understand the theoretical aspects of Cognos 11 and learn how to utilise 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.
• Utilise 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 Botswana (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. The course provides in-depth expertise in financial data analysis, covering key modules such as accounts payable, treasury management, and expenses.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 zero code.
• Leverage Alteryx to improve business intelligence and business analytics.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for data analysts and data scientists who want 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.

The Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE) is a comprehensive business intelligence package designed to support data integration, reporting, dashboard creation, and data loading capabilities.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will discover how to fully leverage the capabilities of the Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE).

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure the Pentaho Open Source BI Suite Community Edition (CE)
• Grasp the core concepts, tools, and features of Pentaho CE
• Generate reports using Pentaho CE
• Integrate third-party data sources into Pentaho CE
• Utilise big data and analytics functionalities within Pentaho CE

Audience

• Programmers
• BI Developers

Course Format

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

Note

• To arrange a customized training session for this course, please contact us.

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 use Pentaho Data Integration's powerful ETL capabilities and rich GUI to manage an entire big data lifecycle and maximize the value of data within their organization.

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-part 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 serves as a robust platform for constructing enterprise-grade ETL processes and data pipelines.

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

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

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

Format of the Course

• Expert-led demonstrations and architectural discussion.
• Extensive lab work on advanced real-world ETL challenges.
• Hands-on development in a production-like environment.

Course Customization Options

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

Pentaho Data Integration serves as a robust platform for extracting, transforming, and loading data.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and on-site, is designed for intermediate practitioners looking to deepen their PDI capabilities to handle more complex transformation scenarios.

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Design multi-step transformations with enhanced performance.
• Utilise variables, parameters, and reusable components effectively.
• Integrate PDI with databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Implement best practices for maintaining and scaling ETL pipelines.

Course Format

• Interactive demonstrations coupled with instructor explanations.
• Guided exercises and scenario-based practice.
• Practical application within a real-world ETL project environment.

Customisation Options

• Should you require a bespoke version of this course, please reach out to us for customisation.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 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 Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data analysts who wish to deepen their understanding of Splunk and build upon the 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.
• Utilize subsearches, statistical commands, and evaluation functions to analyse data.
• Create sophisticated reports and dashboards with advanced visualization options.
• Implement alerts and scheduled reports for monitoring and notification purposes.

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

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

• Comprehend and manage the entire Splunk infrastructure.
• Gain mastery over Splunk’s architecture and components.
• Effectively troubleshoot both common and advanced issues.
• Maximise Splunk’s potential for data analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• Administer data inputs, user management, and system configurations.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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.