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Complete TM1 Mastery Bundle

Get lifetime access to all 4 training modules, project templates, exercise workbooks, and certified course completion badges.

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Sandbox Resources
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Introduction to PA
Planning Analytics for Excel
Planning Analytics Workspace
Cube Rules & Calculations
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Our Core Training Modules

Select a single module to build specific skills, or get the complete bundle to master the entire TM1 ecosystem.

Introduction to PA

Introduction to IBM Planning Analytics

Octane Systems Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ (12)

Go from beginner to confident user. Understand the core building blocks that power Planning Analytics.

Only AUD $59
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  • ✅ Navigate both web (PAW) and Excel (PAfE)
  • ✅ Master Cubes, Dimensions, and Elements
  • ✅ Comprehend data flow & model mapping

Module 1: Interface & Web Navigation

Learn how to navigate Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) dashboards and explore basic dimensions.

Module 2: Core Concepts

Understand cubes, hierarchy structures, consolidation pathways, and element weights.

Module 3: Basic Modeling & Structure

Deep dive into attributes, subsets, and navigating simple data paths without code.

Planning Analytics for Excel

Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE)

Octane Systems Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ (15)

Transform Excel spreadsheets into dynamic live reports connected directly to your TM1 database.

Only AUD $59
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  • ✅ Connect Excel to live database cubes
  • ✅ Build flexible, real-time worksheets
  • ✅ Eliminate manual copy-paste errors

Module 1: Server Connection Setup

Authenticate, configure, and establish real-time links between Excel and database instances.

Module 2: Exploration & Custom Views

Create dynamic grid views, filter subsets, and convert standard cells into active formulas.

Module 3: Dynamic Reports & Layouts

Build robust report structures using DBRW formulas, active forms, and custom formatting.

Planning Analytics Workspace

Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW)

Octane Systems Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ (10)

Master visual data analysis. Build, share, and manage interactive dashboards and reports.

Only AUD $59
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  • ✅ Construct premium, interactive charts
  • ✅ Configure flexible dashboard templates
  • ✅ Share analyses securely with your team

Module 1: Dashboard Architecture

Set up tabs, navigation templates, and configure card layouts for clear visualization.

Module 2: Advanced Visualizations

Build dynamic charts, maps, heatmaps, and integrate slice-based filters into visuals.

Module 3: Security & Collaboration

Configure viewing permissions, manage folder access, and publish dashboards globally.

Cube Rules and Calculations

Cube Rules & Calculations

Octane Systems Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ (18)

Automate your business logic and optimize model performance with dynamic rules and feeders.

Only AUD $59
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  • ✅ Write dynamic cube rule formulas
  • ✅ Configure high-performance feeders
  • ✅ Trace & debug calculation problems

Module 1: Syntax & Targets

Master cube rule structure, area definitions, string rules, and basic operators.

Module 2: Feeder Architecture

Learn feeder logic, prevent cell over-calculation, and optimize sparsity for model performance.

Module 3: Trace Calculations

Use rule tracing tools to track feeders, resolve calculation loops, and debug models.

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from certified IBM Champions and principal systems architects with decades of real-world consulting experience.

James Joyce

James Joyce

Principal TM1 Architect & IBM Champion

James has spent over 18 years designing global financial planning models for Fortune 500 corporations. Recognized as an IBM Champion for his technical expertise in Planning Analytics rules and feeder optimization.

18+ Years Exp 1,200+ Trained
Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Senior Enterprise Solutions Consultant

Sarah specializes in enterprise-scale PAfE reports and hybrid cloud migrations. She designs automated planning templates that eliminate manual spreadsheet copy-pasting for finance teams.

10+ Years Exp 950+ Trained

Success Stories from the Field

See how planning analysts and finance professionals are applying our courses to accelerate their careers and optimize systems.

David K. Senior Financial Analyst at WiseTech Global
★★★★★

"Before this course, writing TM1 rules felt like black magic. The Feeders module explained structural sparsity so clearly that I optimized our consolidation rules, reducing monthly runtimes by 30%."

Elena M. Finance Systems Manager at Coates Hire
★★★★★

"Our planning team was drowning in Excel copy-paste work. The PAfE training showed us how to build active formulas connected directly to the live cube. It saved us at least 15 hours every month."

Marcus T. Planning Consultant at McPherson's
★★★★★

"Highly practical training. Having instant access to player sandbox resources made it easy to follow along with the rules tracing. Recommended for any team moving from Excel to TM1."

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the modules, certificate logistics, and access credentials.

No local server installation is required. The courses are structured so that you can follow all logic pathways using the sandbox resources provided. We walk you through how to connect and interact with data streams step-by-step.

Yes, completing all modules in any course awards a verified digital certificate. You can directly share your badge and certificate credentials on LinkedIn to showcase your expertise.

You receive unlimited lifetime access to all purchased course files, including future syllabus expansions, templates, and video upgrades, with no recurring subscription fees.

You can purchase any of the 4 modules individually for AUD $59 each. However, the Complete TM1 Mastery Bundle offers all 4 modules plus premium templates for AUD $150, saving you AUD $86.

Enterprise Solutions

Train Your Planning Team

Need to upskill your entire finance, sales, or IT planning department? We offer custom team licensing discounts, private sandbox environments, and tailored workspace integration reviews.

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