Essential Anaplan topics

GingerAnderson

The best way to hone your expertise is practical experience. We recommend one or more years of hands-on experience using Anaplan to uncover all you can do with the platform. Training can also help you advance your technical skills and learn best practices for working with Anaplan.In addition to our required training, the following materials can help you get a well-rounded understanding of the platform. Learn how you can grow your knowledge in the areas below:

Center of Excellence Topics

Data Hubs

• Data Hubs: Purpose and Peak Performance

Governance & Structure

• Building a Center of Excellence
• Introduction to Centers of Excellence 
• Selecting Center of Excellence Governance Structures
• Center of Excellence Roles and Responsibilities 
• Why Do I Need a Center of Excellence?

Data Integration Topics

Importing and Exporting Data

• Data Related Training Classes
• Get Started with Imports
• Export from Anaplan
• Overview of Private and Default Files
• Import Data Sources

Integration Platform and Connectors

• Data Integration
• Anaplan Connect
• Guide to Data Integration using Anaplan REST API
• Anaplan API Guide and Reference
• Tableau Connector for Anaplan
• Excel Add-in Version 4.0
• Third-party Data Integration
• Anaplan Connector Guide for Dell Boomi
• Anaplan HyperConnect Powered by Informatica

Model Building Topics

Model Building Best Practices

• Best Practices for Module Design
• Formula Optimization in Anaplan Knowledge
• Time Range Application
• Reduce Calculations for Better Performance
• PLANS–This Is How We Model Shared Best Practice
• Add Notes

Formulas and Functions

• Calculation Functions
• YEARTODATE Function
• Formula Structure for Performance
• SELECT Function
• RANK Function

Dynamic Cell Access

• Dynamic Cell Access
• Dynamic Cell OR Selective Access
• Dynamic Cell Access Learning App

Selective Access

• Selective Access (Anapedia)
• Selective Access (Academy)

Time Ranges

• Time Ranges
• Introduction to Time Ranges
• Time Ranges–The Basics

Dashboard Filtering

• Filter (Anapedia)
• Filter Best Practice

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

• ALM Overview
• Revision Tag Best Practices
• Save Incomplete Changes when Synchronizing in ALM
• Production Lists Overview
• Structural Information Reference

AnyaS

Good tips! “👍

DanielDunleavy

@ChrisWeiss The CoE Charter Template PPT has the Governance Structure - Centralized or Federated, as step 8 of the process.  However, in the "Introduction to Centers of Excellence" link above, it says establish governing body and establish governance as part of Phase 1: Foundations and establish central responsibilities as part of Phase 2: Centralize.  Are those different than choosing the Governance Structure?

 

Also, "Selecting Center of Excellence Governance Structure" has the CoE steps: Define Governance Structure then Identify Location of Key Participants and then Recurring Meetings.  However, the CoE Charter Template PPT has a different order: Identify Location of Key Participants, Recurring Meetings, and Define Governance Structure. 

 

Can you please clarify? Thank you!

Khanna

Excellent consultation and very structure!

AnyaS

Anaplan Connector Guide for Dell Boomi link above also produces 404 error.

JessieZ

Excel 3.0 link doesn't work. but i find the anapedia page about Series 3: https://help.anaplan.com/d26eb5da-9a51-474f-8a88-24d2877d5a35-Excel-Add-in-Series-3

Also find that there is already Add-in 4.0. https://help.anaplan.com/d26eb5da-9a51-474f-8a88-24d2877d5a35-Excel-Add-in-Series-3

GingerAnderson

All links are updated/fixed!

AnyaS

hi there. FYI - this link (listed on the page with CMA info) does not appear to work. "404" errorhttps://community.anaplan.com/t5/The-Official-Master-Anaplanner/ct-p/maap

GingerAnderson

@AnyaS I'm having trouble finding the page with that link on it? Happy to update if you can point me in the right direction (there are a number of areas with "CMA info" so any specific direction would be helpful!). Thank you!

AnyaS

@Ginger here:

Thank you.

https://learning.anaplan.com/course/view.php?id=1022

Master Anaplanners Introduction

Topic outline

• The Master Anaplanner Certification is the highest technical certification level in our ecosystem. Certified Master Anaplanners become members of the Master Anaplanner Program and are recognized and rewarded for their exceptional contributions to Anaplan's ecosystem. 
  All Anaplan Certified Solution Architects qualify to take the exam to become a Certified Master Anaplanner. The exam is a 90-minute, 60-question certification test that is hosted through our 3rd-party testing partner, Kryterion, on their Webassessor platform. There is a fee of $550 per attempt + local tax rate may apply. Our customer voucher program to cover this fee is paused until future notice.Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be welcomed into the program and your continued membership will be based on retention of your SA certification and your measurable impact on the ecosystem through advocacy, training, and thought leadership.For more details, please visit the Master Anaplanner Program page in the Community.  

asarna

What is the structure of the exam? Are there only multiple choice questions or are there also questions where you need to type in the answers? Additionally, are there any sample dumps available for the questions asked?

BoL

@asarna Hi,

There are only multiple chose and multiple selection questions on the exams. Unfortunately, we do not have sample questions available at the moment.

JonCushing

Hi, will Polaris or Plan IQ be included on the exam? and is there an intention to publish sample questions?