Research Activity Hub (RAH) training offerings include resources to learn about RAH data as well as Business Intelligence (BI) reporting and analytics tools (Cognos and Tableau) training.

The following training options are available for RAH users.

Learning RAH Data

Knowledge of the business, the data contained in the Research Activity Hub and how to use that data are required to guide decision making. Members of the Research Analytics Community of Practice provide business insight to RAH users through discussion RAH data.

• Find Research Administration Help and Training.
• Learn about the Research Analytics Community of Practice members and meetings.
• See recordings of Research Analytics Community of Practice meetings for business insights.
• Visit RAH Quick Start Guide to learn about data, relationships and views.
• Join the Research Analytics Community of Practice Teams chat.

Online BI Tools Training

Training for the Cognos and Tableau BI tools is available online. Follow at your own pace.

• Cognos Analytics Training
• Tableau For Campus Business Developers Training

Online RAH BI Tools Training

Live training using RAH data was offered by Plante Moran in 2020. The customized training guides below were created from these sessions.

The train-the-trainer approach

We strongly suggest a train-the-trainer approach, where those who attended the live sessions in 2020 train others using the documentation created by the training vendor below. This method not only reinforces the trainer's knowledge but offers the benefit of their team-specific business knowledge.

Cognos for RAH

1. Cognos 11.1 Training for RAH_Beginner.pdf
2. Cognos 11.1 Training for RAH_Intermediate.pdf
3. Cognos 11.1 Training for RAH_Advanced.pdf

Tableau for RAH

1. Tableau 2020.2.8 Training for RAH_Beginner desk and sample workbooks
2. Tableau 2020.2.8 Training for RAH_Intermediate desk and sample workbooks
3. Tableau 2020.2.8 Training for RAH_Advanced desk and sample workbooks

Private Training & Mentorship

Nate from Plante Moran is available for private training sessions through departmental purchase.

Note that report developer access to Research Activity Hub data will be required for registrants to attend.

Training options

• Presentation of the Cognos and Tableau training provided by ESR
• Mentorship hours to address your specific solutions or scenarios

To discuss pricing and training options, contact Nate Jecminek (nate.jecminek@plantemoran.com).

Small Group RAH Tools & Data Training

IT Services Business Intelligence and Analytics provides focused BI tool training covering RAH data, BI tools or both. Class size is limited to groups of 6-15 report developers.

Request this training by emailing a list of attendees and the content you would like covered to busintel@ucsd.edu. The BIA team will set up a training series to help you accomplish your goal.