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It's shout-out time again, with more accomplishments to recognize.  During the month of August, Learners throughout the Anaplan Talent Builder program kept very busy! 68 Learners completed Level 1 Model Building 43 Learners completed Level 2 Model Building 29 Learners completed The Anaplan Way 25 Learners achieved Certified Model Builder status And here are the Learners Lounge members who completed each level last month: Level 1 Model Building:  @akssaju, @Anchi8, @bcengay, @benkoz75, @bowlingwebwildflower, @chada8, @deshmukhshubham, @Dhanunjaya, @dbhanushali, @furganci, @GNR, @ilhansezer81, @JonRubel, @krishna631284, @muizzsk9890, @sedefgunerhan, @SevdaK, @wilsamy  Level 2 Model Building:  @abasu, @Achal, @aftabkhan, @deshmukhshubham, @ds82, @krishna631284, @muratakkas, @sbongale, @ssicefox  The Anaplan Way:  @Achal, @cbowie, @deshmukhshubham, @ds82, @fdogruer, @furganci, @GNR, @LethargicAnalyst, @muratakkas, @OlegV, @rameshgovin, @sedefgunerhan, @SevdaK, @yashbhadoria  Certified Model Builder:  @Achal, @deshmukhshubham, @ds82, @LethargicAnalyst, @muratakkas, @OlegV, @rameshgovin, @ssicefox, @yashbhadoria  Congratulations to everyone! (If I missed anyone, please let me know.) So...who's planning to be on this list next month? Comment below to encourage your fellow Learners on their achievements and let everyone know what you're working on right now! ... View more

Buckle up! Somehow I missed welcoming our new Learners in August, so today's post is a special supersize edition! Welcome to each and every one of you! We would love to learn more about who you are, why you're here, and how this Group can help you. So...if you feel comfortable doing so, please introduce yourself by posting:  How you discovered Anaplan Talent Builder Your goals for your access period and how this Group can help you achieve it Anything else about yourself you'd like to share! Here in this Group, you can bring your questions, collaborate with peers, and be encouraged throughout your training. In addition to posting in the Forum here, you can reference the FAQ and other resources here or reach out anytime to talentbuilder@anaplan.com.  Please join me in welcoming our newest Learners!  🎉 🎉 🎉 @vgsir, @sowmyadasari, @obila2003, @GokanSahu, @amer, @conuch, @Kalisha, @AllenSong, @rlaflamme7, @AARTI19, @Jitendra10, @GNR, @abasu, @SevdaK, @KNKishore, @ds82, @chilika, @Peiqi, @Mehmetozleyen, @kmd2021, @Mehmet, @isapocan, @kevinpvestey, @YESSASI, @ausdroo, @akhiljajayan, @krishna631284, @sedefgunerhan, @akssaju, @brosequist, @muhammedfinel, @deshmukhshubham, @ranjeetky, @vinuthanagaram, @Voltran3545, @Anchi8, @wilsamy, @bcengay, @ilhansezer81, @furganci, @Aayushi18, @Pmk31, @muratakkas, @tbuyar, @MBahar, @bilalkaraaslan, @Ammu0495, @vivek11, @hakanc, @elif, @Adarsh, @Vaishali, @SameenaYasmeen, @Praveenperumal, @dshafton, @Jacob3, @Usama, @RSY1997, @ankitrgupta, @Nehal1511, @gautamgurwara, @LAVANYAP, @srikanthpbcs, @yildizdizay, @ShamsNaahid  ... View more

Hello, everyone! For more than a year now, this Learner's Lounge has been here for you to encourage and collaborate with other Learners. As we look to continue improving the Anaplan Talent Builder program and the value this Group offers, we would love to hear from you! What other features, resources, and topics would you like to see in this Group? How can we better support you on your Learning path?  We want this Group to be as beneficial to you as possible, so please tell us what that looks like to you. I can't promise that all ideas will be implemented, but any feedback you can offer will be read, considered, and appreciated.  Thank you! ... View more

Hi, everyone! I wanted to make sure you saw the recent Community blog post regarding 2022 Solution Architect and Certified Model Builder Certification Requirements.  There's great information there about some changes to the certification and maintenance process that should help you, especially if you've already achieved some of these certifications! ... View more

Anaplan Groups are where people with similar interests, business goals, or objectives can interact and collaborate along their Connected Planning journeys. Through a wide variety of member-driven events and dedicated Community spaces, group members can discuss and exchange best practices, collaborate on challenges, and build long-lasting relationships with like-minded peers.  The key thing to remember about Anaplan Groups is that they belong to you. The Community team is here to support, facilitate, and encourage group growth and interaction, but you—the Anaplan Community itself—decide what to discuss, and when, where, and how.  Each group is managed by one or more group leaders. While any group member can start a topic or contribute at any time, leaders are responsible for keeping the conversation going and setting up regular meetup events. Anaplan group leaders represent an important category of Community leaders, alongside Community Bosses and Master Anaplanners. They're not all Anaplan experts; they're simply passionate about growing in their Anaplan experience and helping others do the same.  How do we support group leaders? We offer special access to Community spaces, resources, and events that help them bring tremendous value to their group members. We provide training for our events platform and best practices for creating engaging agendas. We help them develop as leaders in other areas of life and career and provide the opportunity for them to emerge as relevant, influential thinkers.  Take a look at what some of our Anaplan group leaders are saying: Ready to be a group leader? You can apply today to help with any of our open Anaplan Groups, but those listed below currently have no leader and present the greatest opportunity for making an impact!  Chicago Energy & Utilities France Life Sciences & Health Care Manufacturing New York Russia Software & Technology UK & Ireland You can also read more about what it looks like to be a group leader here. Got questions? Post a comment below or email groups@anaplan.com.  ... View more

It's been a while since we heard from our former Learners! Last time, we heard some exciting stories about new projects and new opportunities after completing Anaplan training. If you've completed any level of training in the last year, we'd love to hear from you. Where has your journey taken you? How have you been able to use your new skills?  Tell us about new jobs, next steps, and unexpected changes. Your stories encourage and inspire others along the way, so please don't be shy!   ... View more

Month after month, I get to see the awesome work each of you do. Getting to share each month's achievements is always exciting! During the month of July, we saw the following completion numbers throughout the Anaplan Talent Builder program:  82 Learners completed Level 1 Model Building 36 Learners completed Level 2 Model Building 22 Learners completed The Anaplan Way 23 Learners achieved Certified Model Builder status And as always, I want to individually recognize each Learner here in the Learner's Lounge for your accomplishments: Level 1 Model Building: @aftabkhan, @cbowie, @ds82, @fdogruer, @GokanSahu, @irvmolina, @maruthi9999, @mtbulut, @rameshgovin, @Riya, @russell2021, @SimeonWessinger, @ssicefox, @yashbhadoria  Level 2 Model Building: ebala@rogers.com, @MAJO, @mtbulut, @rameshgovin, @rsahin, @veeraswamy, @yashbhadoria  The Anaplan Way: @harishroshan, @Laavanya, @mtbulut, @rsahin  Certified Model Builder: @harishroshan, @mtbulut, @rsahin, @veeraswamy  🌟 🌟 Congratulations to everyone! 🌟 🌟 If you're here on the Level 1 or Level 2 lists, don't forget that you can complete The Anaplan Way after your access expires, if needed, and still claim that Certified Model Builder status! So, for all of you who have completed some training...what's next for you?  And if you're still working toward your goal, I hope this encourages you to keep going—you can do it! ... View more

On February 10, 2021, the Learner's Lounge hosted a virtual Q&A with Master Anaplanner Einas Ibrahim (@einas.ibrahim). The original event wrap-up (along with follow-up questions and answers) were originally hosted in the Forum here, but we are now adding it to the group's knowledge base archive.  In this event, Einas discusses her journey to becoming a Master Anaplanner and the career growth that has come with it.  ... View more

Hello, learners! I've posted about this before, but it's been a while. For those who are newer here, I'm going to share a bit of a secret that will help you achieve that coveted Certified Model Builder status.  Did you know you can complete your certification without Anaplan access? Becoming fully certified requires successful completion of Level 1 and Level 2 Model Building, plus The Anaplan Way. While the model building courses require platform access, this final training covers Anaplan's implementation methodology and takes place completely outside of Anaplan! All you need is your Community account and an additional 12-16 hours of training time. So...during your 90-day access period, be sure to prioritize Level 1 and Level 2. If you've already completed them (even if your access period has already expired) be sure to go that extra distance and complete your certification so you can display it on your LinkedIn profile—and any resumes! Have you already achieved Certified Model Builder status? Encourage your fellow learners by sharing about your experiences! ... View more

Welcome to all new members in the Learners Lounge! This is the place to ask questions, swap training tips, share encouragement, and congratulate each other on victories and achievements.  We would love to hear more about you, so if you feel comfortable doing so, please introduce yourself and share:  Where you are in the world How you discovered Anaplan Talent Builder Your goals for your access period and how this Group can help you achieve it And...here are this month's new members: @irvmolina, @bowlingwebwildflower, @santoshirupa, @raj6, @dbhanushali, @MohammedKazim, @mdsarwer, @rsahin, @Keerthiprakash5807, @Vivekkhonde, @Mella, @SNabi, @akashranjansinha04, @russell2021, @muralipedisetti, @akashagarwal, @kishacodes, @kalavalasaichetan, @Rohima, @PriyAna, @cali, @mgolovkina, @Runner, @maruthi9999, @aftabkhan, @SimeonWessinger, @benkoz75, @Glee, @rameshgovin, @smamindla, @muizzsk9890, @kvrchari4545, @Dhanunjaya, @vaibhavgupta08, @fdogruer, @L.A.Foster, @mtbulut, @ragurisarathkumar, @BHAGAWAT123456  ... View more

With another new month comes another opportunity to recognize the successes of our Learners! I'm excited to report that in the month of June, throughout the Anaplan Talent Builder program:  72 Learners completed Level 1 Model Building 34 Learners completed Level 2 Model Building 27 Learners completed The Anaplan Way 25 Learners achieved Certified Model Builder status Special recognition to those achievers here in the Learners Lounge: Level 1 Model Building: @akashranjansinha04, ebala@rogers.com, @Laavanya, @muralipedisetti, @rsahin. @veduvs43  Level 2 Model Building: @gauravj6, @LethargicAnalyst, @harishroshan, @OlegV, @muralipedisetti, @shailesh96, @VNLSRAVANI  The Anaplan Way: @amuralee, @CliveArmitage, @veeraswamy, @muralipedisetti, @Raul2104, @ssicefox  Certified Model Builder: @amuralee, @CliveArmitage, @gauravj6, @muralipedisetti, @Raul2104, @VNLSRAVANI  Wow! Way to go, everyone.  🎉  I hope you'll each join me in congratulating these awesome individuals! For those who have just met some of these goals, what's next for you?  If you're not on this list and are still working toward it, what's your plan for getting across the finish line? ... View more

With so many new Anaplan learners joining the Community, everyone is at a different place on their journey—some just starting, others in the middle, and still others already finished and offering support or assistance to their peers.  Recently, we invited members of the Learner's Lounge Group to   share something they've learned along the way that can help someone else. It could be about a specific training or about Anaplan itself, or even just a strategy for success in progressing through the trainings. One of the responses was so thorough, we couldn't help but share it with the entire Anaplan Community. Thank you, @Niraj.B, for these great tips! As someone who has done L1/2/3 recently, this is what I found useful: For L1 and L2, take your time and make sure you watch the training videos properly. Initially, I didn't pay attention to examples, but they were very important when you are doing activities and suddenly wonder why a particular formula starts to give errors. Use the comments section on why you are using that line item/module/action (especially Actions & Processes); record which activity asked you to do that. L3 may seem daunting but once you get the hang of it, you enjoy doing it. At times you may feel the instructions are vague, though I feel it might be deliberate so that we start thinking independently. Initially, I didn't agree with the requirement that L3 activities should not be discussed on forums. Now that I have completed it independently, I can see why this requirement is in place. Believe me, it is for your own good. I once struggled for four hours on a formula but it will now help me in the future. Had I discussed on the forums and got a solution, it would not help me in my thinking process. Check your build section. This is very important! Even if there are 50 numbers on the screenshot, verify every single one of them (I know it's boring). If you think you are slightly off initially, towards the end there will be a bigger difference, and you won't be able to work out why. Patience is key. You will get there eventually. Archive your work on a regular basis so that if you need to go back, it's doable. I would name by archive copies as "L3 DataHub Pre 1.1, L3 DataHub Pre 2.1." Allocate regular time towards the courses. Say you intend to spend 15 hours per week. Divide these into regular times, such as three hours per sitting. Don't aim for small lessons (30 minutes per day) or unrealistic ones (12 hours per day); it won't help. While doing your exams, it is best to have a copy of your training models and use that for exam purposes. Practice, practice, practice. The forums are there to help us. We are thankful to our Community members for their tips and insights. Do you have any tips you'd like to share? Post them in the comments section below. ... View more