Spotfire Analyst

Course SP131
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:

Mentored online training - the most flexible and

effective mechanism for obtaining Spotfire training
Instructor-led classroom training - traditional
classroom computer training approach

Compare Spotfire Training Delivery Methods, to

determine which best suits your needs

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.
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

Essentials II

Key Learning Experiences:

training time required

8 - 12 hours

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
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