Are you interested in learning more about how you can uplevel your Spotfire skills? We’re excited to announce a new learning platform that will help accelerate your Spotfire enablement. Whether you’re looking for online courses, certifications, technical live streams, or in-person training, we have resources to help you on your journey.
In this blog, check out our top 5 recommendations for getting started with Spotfire. Our education website details everything you need to know. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out our Spotfire Community and Dr. Spotfire program.
Sign up for the new learning platform
We’ve just launched a new learning platform to showcase our online courses. It’s simpler and easier than ever to access Foundational and Proficient content. To access the platform, you’ll need to request an account from our education team. You can reach them at learning@spotfire.com or by filling out this form.
You will need a TIBCO Account to access the platform, which our team can assist you with.
Discover our updated courses
We have several new updated eLearning courses that prepare you for their related certifications.
Spotfire – Foundation
This recently updated course covers the basics of analytics and explains how to build valuable and interactive visualizations using Spotfire® 14.0 along with hands-on labs. It examines the key components of good analytics solutions and provides general guidelines for using specific visualization types. It also covers the data access, import, and storage options—and explains how to build simple visualizations using well-known chart types. It provides concepts to configure the basic visualization properties and design interactive features, as well as code-free data wrangling.
Spotfire – Proficient
This recently updated 4-day course demonstrates the process to create various visualizations, configure visualization properties, and design complex interactive features using Spotfire® 14.4. Learn to add multiple data tables from different data sources and methods to capture several aspects of an analysis in a desirable manner. Create expressions and understand the development and working of complex expressions using OVER and THEN. Explore the implementation of Information links and how to access them. The course also focuses on advanced functionalities such as Property and Action Controls, Predictive Modelling, Data Functions, Visualization Mods, and more. Additionally, it gives a solid foundation of Map Charts and Geoanalytics.
Spotfire – Operations
This course covers the administrative features of Spotfire® 12 with hands-on labs. It includes the verification of the Spotfire Server and node manager installation. Spotfire clients and node services are also covered in this course. It also contains other important topics like user authentication, library administration, monitoring & diagnostics, and automation services.
Spotfire Statistica – Foundation
This recently updated course covers the basics of analytics using Spotfire Statistica® and explains how to build valuable and interactive analyses with hands-on labs. It examines the key components of data preparation, visualization, and predictive modeling while providing guidelines for effective workflows. The course also introduces server-related features, macros, and optional integration with Spotfire.
Explore in-person partner training
If you’d like more hands-on or industry-specific training, you can reach out to one of our many partners. Navigate over to the Partner Locator, which showcases some partners who offer training.
Just look for the “training available” badge. You can then contact the partner on their website to get started.
Register for certifications
After you’ve aced one of our eLearning courses, you can sign up to be certified with Spotfire.
Certified Associate (TCA)
Associate certification is a knowledge and skill-based certification focused on core Spotfire technology. This certification is a good starting point for individuals who are new to Spotfire. This certification can be used as a path to the Certified Professional level. The exams are unproctored and contain 30 questions. (Pass mark 70%)
Certified Professional (TCP)
Professional certification validates the skills and technical knowledge necessary for designing, deploying, and managing solutions using specific Spotfire Products. This certification follows Associate certification and is appropriate for advanced candidates who are interested in demonstrating their deep knowledge of Spotfire technology. The exams are proctored and contain 60 questions. (Pass mark 65%)
Certified Administrator (TCAM)
Administrator Certification focuses on the skills needed to administer Spotfire products. The exams are unproctored and contain 45 questions. (Pass mark 70%)
Check out Dr. Spotfire and the Community
In addition to our eLearning and certification program, you can access additional online learning through Dr. Spotfire or the Spotfire Community.
The Spotfire Community is a gathering of Spotfire users and experts. Be sure to sign up so you can ask and answer questions in the forums, read through technical articles, access exclusive events, and meet other Spotfire fans. We’re always adding new content based on user feedback.
Dr. Spotfire offers both monthly Live Streams and Quick Tips to cover the hottest Spotfire topics. Whether you’re looking into geoanalytics, administration tips, or custom JavaScripting, you can trust the Doctors have a solution. Tune in every first Tuesday of the month for their live stream, or head over to YouTube to look through fast quick tips.
Get started
There are many paths to becoming a Spotfire expert, depending on your learning speed and preferences. Ready to sign up for the Spotfire education program? Head over to our website, where you can learn more and get started.
Have additional questions about the program? Email learning@spotfire.com to reach our team!