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Courses
and Schedule
Regularly scheduled CONTROL®
courses are listed below. We can also create custom courses
to address unique requirements, as well as special workshops
and "webinars" to reinforce a subset of functionality
or key concepts that might be particularly useful or especially
important.
Course List:
CONTROL
version 8 Information Navigator Training Course - Level I
This is an end-user course for individuals who are new users of CONTROL and are responsible for analysis and reporting of CONTROL data.
In this course, users will be introduced to the CONTROL application and learn:
- CONTROL specific terminology.
- The components of a CONTROL application.
- Basic techniques to navigate through a CONTROL application.
- How to select and query the CONTROL database via Views, Forms, Books, etc.
- How to redefine and analyze vital information from virtually any perspective using existing Views.
- How to create and review cell comments, hyperlinks, and row comments.
- How to drill to “detail”, “source”, and “sub-account” information.
- How to apply existing Templates to change the presentation of Views.
- How to use the CONTROL View Designer.
All concepts covered in the class are reinforced with extensive hands-on exercises and case studies. Upon completion of the course, attendees will have gained a strong foundation of general capabilities of the CONTROL Information Navigator and know how to use all the reporting and analysis features.
| Who
Should Attend: |
This course is geared for users responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, operational and performance management, financial consolidations, management and statutory reporting.
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| Prerequisite: |
All attendees must have experience using Excel. Some familiarity with multidimensional database concepts or products is desirable.
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| Topics: |
- CONTROL Terminology
- Multidimensional Concepts
- Model Dimensions (organizations, variables, scenarios, time periods)
- Login / Logout
- Navigating a View
- Drill-to-source, Drill-to-Detail, Drill-to-Sub-account
- Selecting data for a View
- Specifying level of detail in a View
- Defining and using pre-defined Selectors in Views
- Using display-only Levels to enhance descriptive information in Views
- Exceptions, Alerts, and Sorting
- View Display Options
- Saving, Printing, and Distributing Views
- Using Forms and Books
- Using Scratchpads for off-line reporting
- Applying Templates to change the View presentation
- Using Comments and Hyperlinks
- Creating View Snapshots
- Using the CONTROL web browser
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Course Length:
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2 days
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| Course
Fee: |
$450.00
per student
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| Class Size: |
Classes are limited to eight students to ensure maximum individualized attention.
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Dress:
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Business-casual
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| Registration: |
Call 310-921-6222 or email SeepaA@KCIcorp.com
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| Confirmation: |
Each registrant will receive a confirmation letter. If the confirmation has not been received ten (10) days prior to the start of the class, please call 310-921-6222. Your confirmation will include information concerning location, hours, schedules, hotels, and other details. You are not enrolled in a class until you receive a confirmation.
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| Cancellation Policy: |
Attendee substitutions will be accepted any time prior to the course date without penalty. We accept cancellations without penalty up to 7 business days prior to a class. We charge the full class fee for cancellations received fewer than 7 working days prior to the class date, as well as, for registrants who fail to attend a class. To avoid being billed 100 percent (100%) of the cost of training, you must notify KCI at least seven business days prior to the start of the class. If no notice is given, you will be charged 100 percent (100%) of the cost of the training. Notification should be sent in writing to SeepaA@KCIcorp.com .
KCI will make every effort to hold all scheduled classes provided at least three confirmed students are registered ten working days prior to the start of the class. If, for reasons beyond our control, it becomes necessary to cancel a course, all registrants will be given as much notice as possible. In these cases, KCI shall be liable for the return of the class fee only.
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Payment:
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Invoices will be sent in advance of the class.
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| Schedule:
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February 17-28, 2009
April 21-22, 2009
June 23-24, 2009
September 15-16, 2009
November 17-18, 2009
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CONTROL version 8 Information Navigator Training Course - Level II
This is an end-user course for individuals who are current users of CONTROL, or have completed the Information Navigator Level I training course, and are responsible for planning, analysis, and reporting of CONTROL data.
In this course, users will go beyond the casual use of CONTROL and learn how to develop views, forms, books, sheets, scratchpads, templates, custom dimensions, view headers, keywords, and define sub-accounts, auto-filtering, and sub-totaling. In addition, users will learn how to enter and manipulate plan and forecast data. They will be taught how to use the Transform Wizard to develop what-if scenarios, business rules, and predictive analytics.
All concepts covered in the class are reinforced with extensive hands-on exercises and case studies. Upon completion of the course, attendees will have gained a strong foundation of advanced capabilities of the CONTROL Information Navigator and know how to use all the major features.
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Who Should Attend: |
This course is geared for users responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, operational and performance management, financial consolidations, management and statutory reporting.
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Prerequisite: |
All attendees must have experience using Excel. Some familiarity with multidimensional database concepts or products is desirable. Previous use of CONTROL or completion of the Information Navigator Level I training course is required.
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| Topics: |
- Principles of View Design and Creation
- Creating New:
- Views
- Forms
- Books – Bound and Looseleaf
- Scratchpads
- Sheets
- Custom Dimensions
- Templates
- Sub-accounts
- Using Scratchpads for off-line data entry
- Using Headers and Keywords to automate reporting and planning
- Entering Plan and Forecast data
- Using the Transform Wizard
- Load
- Spread
- Copy
- Recalculate
- Run
- Purge
- Modify
- Random
- Predictive Analytics (Forecast)
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Course Length:
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2 days
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Course Fee: |
$450.00 per student
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| Class Size: |
Classes are limited to eight students to ensure maximum individualized attention.
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Dress:
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Business-casual
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| Registration: |
Call 310-921-6222 or email SeepaA@KCIcorp.com
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| Confirmation: |
Each registrant will receive a confirmation letter. If the confirmation has not been received ten (10) days prior to the start of the class, please call 310-921-6222. Your confirmation will include information concerning location, hours, schedules, hotels, and other details. You are not enrolled in a class until you receive a confirmation.
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| Cancellation Policy: |
Attendee substitutions will be accepted any time prior to the course date without penalty. We accept cancellations without penalty up to 7 business days prior to a class. We charge the full class fee for cancellations received fewer than 7 working days prior to the class date, as well as, for registrants who fail to attend a class. To avoid being billed 100 percent (100%) of the cost of training, you must notify KCI at least seven business days prior to the start of the class. If no notice is given, you will be charged 100 percent (100%) of the cost of the training. Notification should be sent in writing to SeepaA@KCIcorp.com .
KCI will make every effort to hold all scheduled classes provided at least three confirmed students are registered ten working days prior to the start of the class. If, for reasons beyond our control, it becomes necessary to cancel a course, all registrants will be given as much notice as possible. In these cases, KCI shall be liable for the return of the class fee only.
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Payment:
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Invoices will be sent in advance of the class.
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Schedule:
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February 19-20, 2009
April 23-24, 2009
June 25-26, 2009
September 17-18, 2009
November 19-20, 2009
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CONTROL Administrator Training Course - Level I: Application Building and Populating
This course is designed for individuals responsible for designing, developing, administering, and supporting CONTROL applications.
The class covers the fundamental concepts, features and techniques required to design, build, maintain, use, troubleshoot and optimize comprehensive financial performance management applications . Participants get an overview of CONTROL 's architecture and terminology and learn to use the various building blocks [object classes (dimensions, hierarchy, levels, attributes, maps, roles, scripts, etc.)] to construct models, integrate and manipulate data from diverse sources, create data filters, define keywords, control access to data, create workflows, and automate routine procedures using scripts. In addition, students learn ways to organize and present data for both interactive and reporting applications.
The three day instructor-led course includes a variety of activities, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, hands-on exercises, and case studies. Upon completing the course, attendees will have gained a strong understanding of the data modeling process and how to use the various CONTROL objects and should be positioned to build/modify models, maintain source data mapping, integrate information from disparate transactional systems, and set up security definitions.
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Who Should Attend: |
Administrators, end-user support personnel, or analysts involved with the design, implementation and maintenance of CONTROL applications.
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Prerequisite: |
Completion of the CONTROL Information Navigator Level I & II training or equivalent experience, basic understanding of finance and financial system structures and data, and experience with Microsoft Excel.
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| Topics: |
- Basic CONTROL 8 concepts
- Common Terminology, Objects and the Object Manager
- Constructing Models (including building Levels, Attributes, Dimensions, and Hierarchies)
- Mapping in Model structure and data
- Using Design Scratchpads to manage model objects
- Defining Data Sources
- Creating Codes
- Adding Users
- Implementing Security via Data/Object Access Roles
- Creating and using Filters and Keywords
- Creating and understanding components of Action Scripts
- Using Report Distribution
- Creating saved Transforms
- Building Allocations
- Setting Up Workflows
- Creating Books, Forms, and Views
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Course Length:
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3 days
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Course Fee: |
$950.00 per student
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| Class Size: |
Classes are limited to eight students to ensure maximum individualized attention.
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Dress:
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Business-casual
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| Registration: |
Call 310-921-6222 or email SeepaA@KCIcorp.com
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| Confirmation: |
Each registrant will receive a confirmation letter. If the confirmation has not been received ten (10) days prior to the start of the class, please call 310-921-6222. Your confirmation will include information concerning location, hours, schedules, hotels, and other details. You are not enrolled in a class until you receive a confirmation.
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| Cancellation Policy: |
Attendee substitutions will be accepted any time prior to the course date without penalty. We accept cancellations without penalty up to 7 business days prior to a class. We charge the full class fee for cancellations received fewer than 7 working days prior to the class date, as well as, for registrants who fail to attend a class. To avoid being billed 100 percent (100%) of the cost of training, you must notify KCI at least seven business days prior to the start of the class. If no notice is given, you will be charged 100 percent (100%) of the cost of the training. Notification should be sent in writing to SeepaA@KCIcorp.com .
KCI will make every effort to hold all scheduled classes provided at least three confirmed students are registered ten working days prior to the start of the class. If, for reasons beyond our control, it becomes necessary to cancel a course, all registrants will be given as much notice as possible. In these cases, KCI shall be liable for the return of the class fee only.
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Payment:
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Invoices will be sent in advance of the class.
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Schedule:
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March 17-19, 2009
May 19-21, 2009
August 18-20, 2009
October 20-22, 2009
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CONTROL Administrator Training Course - Level II: Application Maintenance and Enhancement
This course expands on CONTROL skills and concepts taught in the ADMINISTRATOR I class and perfected on the job. It covers strategies and techniques for efficiently managing; streamlining and optimizing CONTROL implementations. Additionally, the course covers end-user and administrative features introduced in the past year.
Case studies and interactive exercises are presented throughout the course to reinforce concepts presented.
Topics
Covered:
- Managing Workflow
- Creating CONTROL
sheets
- Store and Restore
and "Store Some" option
- Using Transforms
to Copy and Purge Subaccounts, Comments, and Hyperlinks
- Scheduling Tasks
- Reading
and troubleshooting Action Scripts
- What
is a Program Script and how does it differ from
an Action Script
- When
to use a program script
- How
to create Program scripts
- Using
SQL to help manage CONTROL
- Backup
and Recovery
- Using
SQL server to backup and restore your application
- How
to create a SQL Maintenance plan to automate
the backup job
- Creating
Indexes to improve system performance
- Creating
SQL Views to provide usage information such as:
- Who
is logged on to CONTROL
- Views
and Templates by user
- Keywords
and their definitions by user
- Changing
the CONTROL color scheme
- What's
new in version 8.8
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| Who
Should Attend: |
Administrators, end-user support personnel, or analysts involved with the maintenance of CONTROL applications that are already up and running.
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| Prerequisites: |
Completion of the CONTROL Information Navigator and Administrator I: Application Building and Populating training classes or equivalent experience, as well as a minimum of 9 months on-the-job experience administering a CONTROL application version 8.5 or higher
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| Course
Fee: |
$780.00
per student
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| Schedule: |
July 14-15, 2009 |
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