The aim of the course is to give participants an intensive introduction to the complete process work flow and configuration of the Planning module in Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 (PPS). Through a combination of demonstrations and hands-on exercises the participants will learn how to set up a complete budget process from scratch, including tasks such as creation of Applications, Dimensions and Models, Business Roles, Input Templates, Business Rules, and the set up of Process Work Flow.

This course consists of standard PPS planning labs, as well as advanced labs that are developed by Solver experts based on actual implementation experience.

Solver is a leader in Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server (PPS) 2007 implementations across US and Europe, with real life experience from numerous implementation and training classes since the initial development and pre-release phase of PPS.

This course is intended for Business Intelligence Developers, Business Analysts, Power Users, Project Managers and Planners interested in implementing and maintaining PPS Planning, Budgeting, Reporting and Consolidation solutions.

Before attending this course, it is recommended that students have the following skills:

1. Knowledge of Financial Management processes such as Planning, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting.
2. Experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS).
3. Technical background in Data Warehouses, Data Integration and building cubes, budget models and reports.
4. Experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems.
5. Extensive knowledge in Business Intelligence engagements and implementations.

Through a combination of demonstrations and hands-on exercises you will learn how to set up an entire budget process end-to-end:

• PPS architecture
• Creation of Applications
• Creation of Dimensions and Models
• Establish Business Roles,
• Generate Input Templates
• Build Business Rules
• Set up of Process Work Flow

• Lab 1A: Creating an application and associating users
• Lab 1B: Defining dimensions
• Lab 2: Build Sales Forecast Input Form with Workflow Cycle
• Lab 3: Use the Form Wizard to build an Income Statement
• Lab 4: Multi-matrix report with global filters and other advanced features
• Lab 5: Rules Lab
• Lab 6: Using Jobs to populate data entry forms (Job Schedule)
• Lab 7: Working with Associations
• Lab 8: Data Entry and Approval Flow
• Lab 9: Assumptions
• Lab 10: IC Reconciliation, Currency Conversion and Consolidation

Course	Dates	Time	Delivery Method	Location	Cost
SO100	4/21-24/08	9am-4pm	Instructor-led (classroom)	CA, Los Angeles	$2,500.00
SO100	4/28-5/1/08	9am-4pm	Instructor-led (classroom)	CA, Los Angeles	$2,500.00