Learn to perform
PerformanceG2 provides a series of educational workshops and Webinars available for you and your organization to learn more about, Corporate Performance Management trends, Business Intelligence solutions and Cognos software. Our events are hosted and lead by PerformanceG2’s team of industry leading experts including award winning Cognos trainers and CPM consultants. View the list of upcoming workshops and Webinars below and click on the link to register for your event.
IBM Information On Demand/Business Analytics Forum 2010
Date: October 24 – 28, 2010
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Cost: Use PerformanceG2’s Conference Code, G10PERFG2, and Save $800
Description: Join PerformanceG2 at this year’s premier conference for information and analytics – IBM’s Information On Demand and Business Analytics Forum 2010 – and use our exclusive discount code to save a total of $800 off registration!
Register before August 31, 2010 to receive an instant $500 off registration, follow the instructions below and use the exclusive PerformanceG2 registration code to save a total of $800 off your registration:
1. Visit the IBM Information On Demand 2010 Web site registration page
2. Enter your email address and choose the registration type
3. Select the sessions and activities you are primarily interested in attending and continue to the next page
4. Select the relevant attendee type and complete the requested attendee information
5. Under the ‘Promotion Code Information’ section, enter the PerformanceG2 code G10PERFG2 to save an additional $300
6. Complete the remaining fields on the enrollment form clicking ‘Continue’ at the bottom of each section
7. Click ‘Submit Registration’ to finalize your registration process
For more information or questions on registering, please contact Candace Taylor at candace.taylor@performanceg2.com.
Two-Day Report Studio Online Cognos Training Course
Date: Wednesday, September 29 and Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM CST
Location: PerformanceG2 Online Classroom
Cost: $795 p/person
Description: The C8 Report Studio Course starts with an introduction to Cognos Connection, report management through Cognos Connection, basic and intermediate report building techniques, and ways of enhancing, customizing and managing professional reports in Report Studio. Through hands-on demos, you will also learn advanced techniques for creating, modifying and distributing professional reports using Report Studio and Cognos Connection. In addition, you will learn the proper techniques for creating Cognos 8 Dashboards.
Sign up for this two-day Report Studio training course.
FREE Virtual Summit: IBM Cognos Midsize Business Analytics Virtual Summit
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Time:6:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM EST or 8:00 PM EST
Location:Virtual
Cost:Complimentary
Description: If you’re interested in learning how technology can help your organization turn data into insight, to help manage costs and drive business growth, then join us on Wednesday, September 15 for the third quarterly virtual summit. IBM will be unveiling the newest capabilities of IBM Cognos Express reporting, analysis and planning software that’s purpose-built for midsize companies.
Through this online simulated conference and expo, you will:
* Learn how adopting integrated business planning increases the accuracy, agility and adaptability that midsize companies need to compete in today’s volatile global economy
*Hear how Everlink Payment Services Inc. implemented BI for quick benefits and is now adding planning capabilities for a totally integrated environment
*See IBM Cognos Express in action, featuring the newest product capabilities for easy to use planning, budgeting and forecasting
*Network and chat live with peers, colleagues and industry experts
*Visit the PerformanceG2 virtual booth to download rich resources, connect with PerformanceG2’s expert team members and more
Whether you’re a technical, financial or business manager, you won’t want to miss this event! Register today – thousands have participated in the previous events. See what it’s all about on Wednesday, September 15.
Check out this FREE virtual summit event to learn more about business analytics and Cognos Express!
FREE: Query Studio Online Training Course
Date: September 16, 2010
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CST
Cost: Complimentary
Description: The Cognos 8 Query Studio course is designed for business authors who want to learn how to create, modify and organize ad hoc reports. This covers how to use different report capabilities and the appropriate use of each, how to graphically display the data and how to create reports with the same look and feel through the use of templates. The course also covers basic administrative tasks, such as scheduling reports and delivering reports in different formats (HTML, PDF, Excel, etc.). Sign up for this complimentary online training course today!*
*Space is limited
*Only one registrant per company available
FREE Workshop: Cognos TM1
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Portland, OR
Description: Join PerformanceG2 for a complimentary, one-day IBM Cognos TM1 Hands-On Workshop. You know you need a better solution for financial performance management – planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, analytics and reporting. But during the current economic downturn, cost-cutting measures and making the most of existing resources have become the order of the day. This workshop will provide a pragmatic approach to embracing and transforming the use of spreadsheets for more effective financial and operational performance management. Experience a real-time approach to consolidating, viewing and editing enormous volumes of multi-dimensional data. With patented, 64-bit, in-memory OLAP server, IBM Cognos TM1 is the fastest way to deliver immediate value to your organization. In this workshop you’ll learn the key concepts and functionality of IBM Cognos TM1 and build a simple, easy-to-use application for expense management.
The session will include:
* Understanding OLAP and multi-dimensional databases
* Creating dimensions and cubes
* Loading and managing data
* Defining business rules
* Building powerful end user applications
Register for this FREE Workshop to learn more about Cognos TM1!
FREE Seminar: Cognos Express Launch and Learn- An On-Site, Personal Introduction into IBM’s New Cognos Express Software
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: San Ramon, CA
Description: Join PerformanceG2 for a complimentary, one-day IBM Cognos Express 101 Launch Seminar. This seminar will unveil IBM Cognos Express- the first and only integrated, one-stop BI and planning solution purpose built and priced for mid-size companies. Register for this seminar to see how Cognos Express provides consistent, reliable information for better, faster decision-making to manage costs, drive profitability and increase growth.
Attend the event and we will set you up for a free 30 day trial of Cognos Express, plus you can save 20%!
The seminar will include:
* A review of IBM Cognos Express- breakthrough reporting,
analysis and planning
* An in-depth exploration of all main components of Cognos
Express including: Express Reporter, Express Advisor and
Express Xcelerator
Register for this FREE Seminar to learn more about Cognos Express!
