These courses contain two prerequisites:
- Complete and submit a BO Security Form for access to the Financial Universe. After filling out the form, send it to the security liaison for your department listed on page 2. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/bo/
- Install Business Objects on your computer. Steps for installing Business Objects are posted at https://mis.vanderbilt.edu/BusinessObjects.html. (Note that this step is highly recommended before attending training, but you can complete it immediately after training if necessary.)
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These classes pertain to both university and VUMC audiences; however, registration is administered via the Department of Finance´s training registration website. When you click the registration button you will be redirected to the DOF site, where you can view training dates and enroll.
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Business Objects (Financial Universe) - Level I
Business Objects is an
integrated financial reporting tool that enables the
user to query, analyze, and report database information.
Level I will introduce the student to common concepts and
terms used in the Business Objects environment.
Instructor-led, hands-on exercises cover the following
topics:
- The Basics of File Retrieval
- Report Editing / Formatting
- Data Sorting and Creating Cross Tabs
- Creating and Editing Queries
Student-led exercises at the completion of class check
knowledge retention and allow practical application of
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Business Objects (Financial Universe) - Level II
Business Objects is an integrated financial reporting
tool that enables the user to query, analyze, and report
database information. Level II introduces the student to
the use of advanced Business Objects reporting capabilities.
Through the use of narrative case studies, students are
required to build and modify queries to meet management
reporting requirements. Instructor-led, hands on exercise
cover the following topics:
- Creating Reporting Hierarchies
- Drilling Down on Reports and Crosstabs
- Turning Reports Into Charts and Graphs
- Creating Formulas
- Creating Custom Sorts
- Using the Slice and Dice Panel
- Importing / Exporting in Excel format
Appendices to the student manual provide additional
training on formatting graphs and importing and exporting
Business Objects. Take home exercises reinforce classroom
training and aide in practical application of Business
Objects concepts. |
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