Anaplan

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Updated November, 2021
 Anaplan Technical Certification Path

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 Level 1 Model
Building Training
Provides the quick start you need for a
collaborative and successful Anaplan
project.
Resources, information, and training
to enable, empower, and excite your
team about using Anaplan to drive
business value.
Foundational Anaplan concepts and
technical model building skills needed
to participate in an Anaplan
implementation.
On Demand link:
https://learning.anaplan.com/course/vi
ew.php?id=1289
Learn
• Identify basic building blocks of Anaplan
• Use dimensions in models
• Access and use basic model building features
• Manually import data into a model
• Create basic formulas within individual modules and across
modules
• Design and create dashboards
• Set model access for users
Recommended Audience:
Explore • Anaplan Business Owner
• Anaplan and multi-dimensionality • Model Builders
• Model building and design decision points • Data Analysts
• Requirements for a successful implementation
• Project Managers
Course Length
Begin
20-30 hours On-Demand - FREE
• Accurately use Anaplan key terms
• Allocate resources required for implementation 4 days Instructor Led
• Implement fundamentals to start building in Anaplan • 6000€ private class
• 1200£ per person  public class
 Level 2 Model
Building Training
Takes Anaplan learning to the next
level by guiding the learner through a
true connected planning use case.
Learn how to build across multiple use
cases, develop a Data Hub model, and
connect models with model-to-model
integrations.
Further develop formula and feature
skills with advanced model building
lessons.
On Demand link:
https://learning.anaplan.com/course/vi
ew.php?id=1296
Learn
• Data management best practices (including Data Hub
models)
• Import/export best practices
• Incorporate PLANS into your model
• How process defines a model build
• Design security solutions
• Dynamic Cell Access (DCA)
• Best practices for using saved views, exports, and filters
Recommended Audience:
Explore Model Builders
• Agile Implementation Methodology
Data Analysts
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Version capabilities
• When to use numbered lists Course Length
30-50 hours On-Demand - FREE
Begin
4 days Instructor Led:
• Model building based on requirements
• Design modules based on end user experiences
• 8000€ private class
• Think like a model builder
 The Anaplan Way
Training
The Anaplan Way covers the
fundamental concepts and key
activities necessary for a successful
Anaplan implementation.
The training provides an
understanding of The Anaplan Way
principles as well as practices in
developing your implementation plan.
Turn your Anaplan model goals into
actionable project plans.
On Demand link:
https://learning.anaplan.com/course/vi
ew.php?id=1239
Learn
• The four cornerstones of a successful Anaplan
implementation
• The key activities in each of the five phases of an Anaplan
implementation
• The “Dirty Dozen” implementation risks that can sidetrack
your project
• Groundwork for a Center of Excellence
• Advice and observations from experienced implementation
managers
Recommended Audience:
Explore Model Builders
• Agile Implementation Methodology
Project Managers
• User story writing applied to Anaplan implementation
• Estimating level of effort and planning sprints
• Understand the UAT process - automated and humanoid
Course Length
Begin 10-12 hours On-Demand – FREE
• Applying the Anaplan Way to your project implementation
3 half-days Instructor Led:
• Collaborate with your team with TAW principles, including
writing a project manifesto and developing sprint plans
• 3000€ private class
• 1000£ per person  public class
 Anaplan Essentials for
Partners
This course will enable you to
speak about Anaplan,
Connected Planning and the
Building Blocks of the platform.
Anaplan Essentials consists of 18
core eLearning modules and 3
additional modules that will
help you practice your pitching
and whiteboarding skills.
On Demand link:
https://learning.anaplan.com/tota
ra/program/view.php?id=16
Learn
• Our Journey
• Our Industry
• Anaplan Values
• The Product Team
• The Hyperblock Technology
• Connected Planning
• Customer Stories
• What is Anaplan?
• Anaplan Components
Recommended Audience:
• • All type of audiences that want to have an introduction to
What is Multidimensionality?
• Essentials of Model Building Anaplan
Practise your Pitches Course Length
• Connected Planning Pitch
Around 6 hours On-Demand - FREE
• The Anaplan Pitch
• Platform Pitch
 Level 3 Model
Building Training
Design an Anaplan model based on
best practices learned in Level 1 and
Level 2 Model Building.
Further develop your knowledge of
Anaplan model design principles and
best practices.
Build on your connected planning
foundational knowledge by adding a
new use case to your educational
experience.
On Demand link:
https://learning.anaplan.com/course/vi
ew.php?id=1162
Learn
• Design end user experience based on customer’s end user
requirements and business processes
• Design Model Schema diagram
• Identify Data Integration options
• Identify when to distribute a model
• Advanced Time modeling techniques
• Utilize the User List for a more customizable experience
Explore Recommended Audience:
• Leverage requirements from end users to develop front-to-
Model Builders seeking to be
back model design principles
• Convert user stories into system architecture diagrams Solution Architects
Begin
• Design a model that holistically and seamlessly integrates Course Length
with existing models
• Apply principles of front-to-back design to model building 40-60 hours On-Demand
• Utilize PLANS and DISCO methodologies in modeling
schemas
 Go To Market for
Partners
This program is built to help you
become a knowledgeable and
powerful Anaplan advocate.
You’ll learn how to convey the
tremendous value customers can
create from executing a
Connected Planning strategy
using the Anaplan platform.
Link:
https://learning.anaplan.com/totara/cat
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Learn how to:
• Communicate that Anaplan is essential
technology for customers seeking to
orchestrate business performance.
• Describe why a Connected Planning strategy
enables organizations to compete and win by
connecting people, systems, and data.
• Explain how Anaplan’s technology delivers
differentiating value.
Recommended Audience:
• Uncover the value from Anaplan’s capabilities
to connect critical operational drivers and All types of consultants
financial outcomes to drive growth,
optimization, efficiency, and continuity. Course Length
• Guide the customer through their options for This program is organized into four courses.
choosing a Connected Planning platform.
• Determine how Anaplan can support a 1. Why is Anaplan essential technology? (45
customer’s Digital Transformation journey. minutes)
• Determine services that you can offer in 2. The value of Anaplan (30 minutes)
support of a customer’s Connected Planning
journey. 3. What makes Anaplan different? (45 minutes)
4. Choosing Anaplan (30 minutes)
 Partner Presales
Certificate
This 2-day workshop is aimed at
experienced Anaplan partners who
deliver Anaplan demos as part of
their role.
In this course participants will
learn and apply proven
presentation techniques to deliver
more compelling, value-based,
Anaplan demonstrations.
Participants will learn a variety of
frameworks for discovery,
presentations, objection handling,
and more.
All participants will have the
opportunity to develop and deliver
a presentation and receive
personalized feedback from the
group.
This workshop is only offered to
Anaplan registered partners.
Why get certified?
• Deliver Anaplan presentations using
proven best practices
• Incorporate a repeatable method for
effective discovery conversations
• Understand the fundamentals of value
selling Recommended Audience:
Consultants with Anaplan experience that will
• Handle objections and questions
demo to prospects
• Optimize an Anaplan model for the Course Length
purpose of demonstrations This workshop is instructor led and it takes 2 days
to complete. Additionally, it has some compulsory
• Unlock access to the partner demo
sharing program prework that may take 1-2 days to complete.
Cost
• Earn point towards Partner Value Score
1000£ or equivalent per person
• Competitive differentiator within
Anaplan ecosystem