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Classes:
Nielsen Direct Data Manager for Non-Data Management Services Clients (1 day)
Nielsen Direct Data Manager for Data Management Services Clients (1/2 day)
Introduction to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer (1 day)
Reports & Analysis in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer (1 day)
Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Measures (1 day)
Conditional Formatting, Filtering, & Charting (1 day)
Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web for Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Users (1/2 day)
Introduction to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web (1 day)
Reports & Analysis in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web(1 day)
Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web Measures (1 day)

Nielsen Direct Data Manager for Non-Data Management Services Clients
Learn how to master Nielsen Direct Data Manager and perform five key functions: load data, integrate data, structure it for analysis, build cubes and automate the processes. Gain the skills needed to manage Retailer Direct POS Data and prepare it for analysis in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer and Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web. On completion of this course, you’ll be able to manage the daily and weekly Nielsen Direct Data Manager operations.

Nielsen Direct Data Manager for Data Management Services Clients
Learn how to perform the select Nielsen Direct Data Manager functions that you will be responsible for as a Data Management Services client.  Focus on important functions such as cross-coding and attribution.

Introduction to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer
Explore the basics of operating Nielsen Direct Data Explorer for reporting and analysis. Introduction to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer gives you the skills needed to run pre-defined reports and create ad hoc reports from your Retailer Direct POS Data. On completion of this course, you’ll be knowledable in basic Nielsen Direct Data Explorer operations and be able to use the software to create reports and analyze direct data.

Reports and Analysis in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer
Develop your analytical skills by learning how to interpret and manipulate a range of standard Nielsen Direct Data Explorer reports. By following a recommended series of reports and leveraging Dr. Know™, you’ll learn how to identify what is happening with sales performance and to identify causal factors. Armed with this information, you can develop a detailed action plan to increase sales. On completion of this course, you’ll be able to leverage Nielsen Direct Data Explorer reports to uncover revenue opportunities in your direct data by explaining the value of specific reports and the measures associated with these analyses.

Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Measures
Measures provide the key information you need to find opportunities and areas for improvement from your direct data. With a library of over 3000 measures in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer, a wealth of information is available to you. By taking this course, you’ll explore the range of different measures available – how to use them in ad hoc reports and how to interpret the results. Special consideration is given to using advanced measures to identify what is happening in sales performance, category management or replenishment and to understand why. On completion of this course, you’ll be able to leverage measures to address key business issues.

Presenting Results in Charts and Spreadsheets
(Course held in conjunction with Conditional Formatting and Filtering)

Conditional Formatting, Filtering and Charting in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer
Conditional formatting and value filtering within Nielsen Direct Data Explorer enable you to format key findings in your report and display only pertinent results. This course teaches you how to create advanced reports by using these functions. Plus, learn how to create clear, presentable, and informative results in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer. By taking this course, you’ll learn how to present results visually by building specific charts with Nielsen Direct Data Explorer. You’ll also learn how to use advanced options to format charts and spreadsheets to create attractive results.

Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web for Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Users
Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web for Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Users introduces trained Nielsen Direct Data Explorer users to the functionality of Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web.  Functions that are unique to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web are covering  including how to set up your home page, alerts, and data views.

Introduction to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web
Explore the basics of operating Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web for reporting and analysis. Introduction to Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web gives you the skills needed to run pre-defined reports and create ad hoc reports from your retailer direct POS data. On completion of this course, you’ll be knowledable in basic Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web operations and be able to use the software to create reports and analyze direct data.

Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web Measures
Measures provide the key information you need to find opportunities and areas for improvement from your direct data. With a library of over 3000 measures in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web, a wealth of information is available to you. By taking this course, you’ll explore the range of different measures available – how to use them in ad hoc reports and how to interpret the results. Special consideration is given to using advanced measures to identify what is happening in sales performance, category management or replenishment and to understand why. On completion of this course, you’ll be able to leverage measures to address key business issues.

Reports and Analysis in Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web
Develop your analytical skills by learning how to interpret and manipulate a range of standard Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web reports. By following a recommended series of reports and leveraging Dr Know™, you’ll learn how to identify what is happening with sales performance and to identify causal factors. Armed with this information, you can develop a detailed action plan to increase sales. On completion of this course, you’ll be able to leverage Nielsen Direct Data Explorer Web reports to uncover revenue opportunities in your direct data by explaining the value of specific reports and the measures associated with these analyses.
 
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