This book attempts to provide some general information about certification, specifics of the current IBM Cognos TM1 Developer (Test COG-310) certification exam, as well as gives a focused review of key material on the topics that you will need to master to successfully pass the current IBM Cognos TM1 Developer (Test COG-310) certification exam and earn your certification.

The chapters in this book are based upon the current certification exam topics and each will:

• Indicate the chapter topic (that it will focus on)

• Provide detail on the most important information of the chapter topic

• Show working examples (where appropriate) to reinforce concepts covered in the chapter topic

• Provide a chapter topic summary • Give a two minute drill outlining the key points in the chapter topic

• Include a self test to help the reader determine his or her mastery of the chapter topic