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Course Overview: This course builds upon the concepts developed in course SP121. Learn how to add data to an existing data table or add new data tables to a existing Spotfire analysis. Understand the difference between in-memory data and in-database data. Learn how to form connections to cube and relational database data sources. Manipulate existing data columns and learn about the remaining visualization types not covered in course SP121. Understand the various aggregations options and consider tools for capturing specific aspects of a dynamic analysis. Finally, consider the next steps for continued learning.

Spotfire Analyst

Essentials II Course SP131

Course Details: Online materials include 6 hours of video lessons and demonstrations, 30+ follow-along example files, 10+ exercise files, a self-assessment skills test, and a forum to submit questions.

Next Course(s): SP188 Spotfire Enablement Workshop SP141 Spotfire Analyst Advanced Calculations SP151 Spotfire Analyst Advanced Configurations SIGN-UP / REGISTER for course SP131

Spotfire Analyst Essentials II

Course Purpose: This course (in combination with SP121, Spotfire Analyst Essentials I) teaches the essential concepts required to effectively utilize the TIBCO Spotfire Analyst client.

Prerequisite(s): SP121 Spotfire Analyst Essentials I

Intended Audience:

Ad-hoc users who perform analyses by loading data, configuring visualizations and applying analysis capabilities for their own use

This is the second step in a learning pathway for users who intend to design analyses for others to use

Delivery Options: Ɨ

Mentored online training - the most flexible and effective mechanism for obtaining Spotfire training

Instructor-led classroom training - traditional classroom computer training approach

Ɨ Compare Spotfire Training Delivery Methods, to determine which best suits your needs

Key Learning Experiences:

ADD DATA Review SP121 Learning Topics

Insert Calculated Columns Learn About the Expressions Dialog and Find Available Functions

Learn How to Bin Continuous Data into Categorical Groupings Configure Custom Hierarchies

Search and Select Using Hierarchy Filters Insert Columns or Rows from External Sources

Add New Data Tables to an Existing Analysis Understand Column Matches

Configure Visualizations Based on More Than One Data Table Configure Relations Between Data Tables

Mark & Filter Across Data Tables Perform Multi-Step Data Transformations

Learn how to Pivot and Unpivot Data Consider Differences Between In-Memory and In-Database Data

Connect to Cube Databases Connect to Relational Databases and Establish New Relations

Working with In-Database Data Import Relational Database Data as In-Memory Data Tables

CAPTURE YOUR ANALYSIS Add and Apply Bookmarks

Understand Aspects Captured in a Bookmark Capture or Apply Select Bookmark Aspects

Create and Apply Tags Define Key Columns for Tags, Bookmarks, and Marked Data Extract Lists of Values and Apply in Other Analysis Sessions

Compare Lists using List Logic, Organize Lists, and Add Annotations

OTHER VISUALIZATIONS Configure and Interpret Treemaps to Analyze Hierarchical Data Configure and Interpret Box Plots to Examine Data Distribution

Understand and Apply Comparison Circles Configure and Interpret Map Charts

Navigate to Data of Interest in Map Charts Represent Data on a Map & Position w/ Coordinates or Geocoding

Understand Different Map Layer Options View WMS Layers in Map Charts

Select From Different Coordinate Reference Systems Configure Zoom Visibility for Each Map Layer

Use a Map Chart to Display Your Data on Positions Over Any Image Consider Multivariate Data

Configure and Interpret 3D Scatter Plots Configure and Interpret Parallel Coordinate Plots

Configure and Interpret Heat Maps

AGGREGATION OPTIONS Why Aggregate Data on Visualizations?

Understand the Purpose of Available Aggregation Categories Learn How to Apply Expression Shortcuts

Add Error Bars to Visualizations Consider Courses SP141 & SP151 to Learn More

training time required

8 - 12 hours

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