Now Available: the OneStream Certified Specialist (OCS) Reports and Dashboards Exam
OneStream Global Education Services is excited to announce the OneStream Certified Specialist (OCS) Reports and Dashboards Exam is now available for registration. Exam Description This exam is intended for individuals who have experience as an Administrator with OneStream and built OneStream reports and Dashboards. It will test candidates' knowledge in Workspaces, Dynamic Reporting, Cube Views, Spreadsheets, Dashboard Components as well as other reporting components. Exam Description This exam is intended for individuals who have experience as an Administrator with OneStream and built OneStream reports and Dashboards. It will test candidates' knowledge in Workspaces, Dynamic Reporting, Cube Views, Spreadsheets, Dashboard Components as well as other reporting components. Delivery Type Remote Proctored Availability Customers Partners Employees Who Should Take This Exam? This exam is intended for anyone who has 1-year experience being an administrator for OneStream, 6-months experience building reports and dashboards and has knowledge in areas of Accounting, Finance, and/or Information Technology. Prerequisites Prior to taking this exam, the following courses are recommended: OneStream Essentials: Building Basic Reports OneStream Essentials: Building Dashboards OneStream Essentials: Getting Started with OneStream Exam Details Live, remote proctored, cloud-based environment Exam Duration: 2.5 hours Number of Questions: 60 multiple-choice items, 6 performance-based tasks Languages: English Exam Price: $1000 USD Digital Credential Upon passing this exam a digital credential will be issued. Important Links How to Register: Exam Registration Guide Exam Study Guide: OneStream Certified Specialist Reports and Dashboards Study GuideIntroducing the OneStream Essentials: Building Dashboards Course
OneStream Global Education Services is excited to announce the newly developed OneStream Essentials: Building Dashboards course available now On-Demand (OD) and as an Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course. Course Description This course is the starting point for anyone who needs to create or maintain dashboards in OneStream. In this highly practical learning experience, learners will acquire essential skills to work with an array of dashboard use cases, including dashboards for reporting, dashboards for customizing the OneStream user interface and dashboards to build solutions. This course is the foundation for more advanced content in future courses. Delivery Types On-Demand (OD) Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Availability Customers Partners Employees Who Should Take This Course? This course is designed for anyone starting their journey in building or maintaining dashboards in OneStream. This includes administrators, power-users, or any individual responsible for developing dashboards, to enhance their existing library, and troubleshooting current dashboards. Duration On-Demand (OD): 18 Hours Instructor-Led Training (ILT): 3 Days Prerequisites Prior to taking this course, you should complete the following courses, or possess equivalent knowledge: OneStream Essentials: Getting Started with OneStream [ On-Demand or Instructor-Led Training ] OneStream Essentials: Building Basic Reports [ On-Demand or Instructor-Led Training ] In addition to the course prerequisites above, all attendees must be proficient in concepts such as: navigating OneStream, Cube Views, Dimensionality, and basic Member Filters and Expansions. Micro Credential Upon completion of this course a micro credential will be issued. Important Links Course Description PDF Pricing and Learning Paths PDF Register via OneStream Navigator: On-Demand (OD) Course Instructor-Led Training (ILT) ClassCertification Prep Webinar for the OneStream Certified Professional (OCP) - Lead Architect exam!
The OneStream Certification Program is pleased to announce the next Certification Prep Webinar for the OneStream Certified Professional (OCP) - Lead Architect exam! Join us on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:00am ET for a 60-minute session facilitated by a panel of experts from the OneStream Strategic Customer Advisory team on these exam topics: Cubes Workflow Data Collection …and more! Our panel members will be: Henning Windhagen, Principal SCA Technology Fred Lucas, Principal SCA Technology Albert Formenti, Principal SCA Technology Register today to reserve your space today!New OneStream Certification Exam Vendor With Updated Processes
New OneStream Certification Exam Vendor With Updated Processes On October 25, 2024, the OneStream Certification Program’s exam proctoring partner will transition from Examity to MonitorEDU. If you already hold a OneStream Certification, this proctor experience will differ slightly when you take a future exam. What’s staying the same? Just about everything! To register for an exam, you will still log into CertMetrics via the OneStream Portal and SSO to TestWise to select your exam. Then, you will select your date and time with the new, virtual exam proctor, MonitorEDU. You will receive a confirmation email. What’s changing? On exam day, you will still log into CertMetrics via the OneStream Portal and SSO to TestWise to begin your exam, however, you will now need TWO cameras; a webcam AND a mobile device to be proctored. You will now need TWO cameras for your exam. One on your laptop and one on your mobile device. Download Google Meet for FREE on your mobile device. Verify your sound, camera, and microphone all function in both sample meetings. The proctor will ask you to place your mobile device carefully so that you and your screen can be seen easily. This may take some time, so be prepared. View this MonitorEDU video to help set up your room for exam day. For more detailed information, including screenshots, please visit the updated OneStream Certification Exam Registration Guide and the MonitorEDU’s FAQs. If you have questions regarding your exam registration, please submit a ServiceNOW ticket to Credentialing via the OneStream Portal. Do I need to take action? If you have an exam scheduled before October 31, 2024, no action is required, and your exam still be delivered by Examity. If your exam is scheduled AFTER October 31, 2024, you will need to CANCEL your exam without penalty and reschedule it with MonitorEDU by logging into CertMetrics and SSO to TestWise as normal. There you will select your date and time with the new, virtual exam proctor, MonitorEDU. Look for a new confirmation email. What if I have questions? If you have questions regarding your exam registration, please submit a ServiceNOW ticket to Credentialing via the OneStream Portal.OnePoints Submission Process Streamlined
The OnePoints Program has just gotten better! The OneStream Certification Program is pleased to announce that the OnePoints submission process has been streamlined! Effective October 17, 2024, any OneStream training courses that you complete are automatically imported to CertMetrics and displayed on your earner dashboard. This enhancement provides you with a flexible and engaging way to maintain your certification and view your path to recertification in real-time! Here's what you need to know: Learn More: Certain activities still require a self-upload of evidence to CertMetrics for the Certification Team to process and award OnePoints. For the full list, visit the OnePoints webpage. These include activities such as: OneStream Webinars Tech Talks Writing a OneStream Community Blog Post Attending Splash and Wave Please log into CertMetrics and select “History” then “Upload Items” from the left-hand navigation pane to visit your OnePoints dashboard and upload your evidence of completion. View Completed Activities and Progress: To access a comprehensive list of your completed continuing education activities, log into CertMetrics and select “History” and “Continuing Education” from the left-hand navigation pane to visit your OnePoints dashboard. Once you’ve earned 40 OnePoints, your certified status will automatically be extended for an additional 24 months. You can view your OnePoints progress by clicking “History” and “Continuing Education Progress.” If you have questions regarding the OnePoints Program, visit the OnePoints webpage. If you still have further questions, please open a ServiceNow case with Credentialing via the OneStream Portal. Thank you for your continued support of the OneStream Certification Program!ATTENTION OCAs in Administration R1: Important Information About Your Certification
You may have seen the announcement about the launch of the OneStream Certified Associate (OCA) in Administration R2 exam on September 24, 2024. With this launch, the OneStream Certified Associate (OCA) in Administration R1 exam will retire on November 24, 2024, sixty days after the release of the new R2 exam. What does this mean to me? · Once a certification exam retires, certifications associated with that exam can no longer be extended - this is why you are receiving this email. · At this time, you: o retain your OCA in Administration R1 certification through your current expiration date. o are able to extend your OCA in Administration R1 certification, following all OnePoints requirements, through November 24, 2024. · After November 24, 2024, you will: o retain your OCA in Administration R1 certification through your current expiration date. o need to pass the OCA in Administration R2 exam to keep your Administration certification current after your OCA in Administration R1 certification expiration date. FAQs · How do I know my current OCA in Administration R1 certification expiration date? o Sign in at osportal.onestream.com o Click the CertMetrics tile to be taken to your CertMetrics account o In the left navigation pane click 'Certifications' then 'Status' o On this page you will see a tile for each certification you hold. In that tile you will see the 'Expire Date' · Can I still extend my OCA in Administration R1 Certification? o If you hold an OCA in Administration R1 certification, you may extend your certification according to the OnePoints requirements through November 24, 2024, when the Admin R1 exam retires. o Extensions will be for 2 years. o After November 24, 2024, your OCA in Administration R1 certification will remain valid through your current expiration date, and you will need to pass the OCA in Administration R2 exam before that expiration date to keep your OCA in Administration certification current. · I'm ready to take the exam now. Should I take the OCA in Administration R1 or the OCA in Administration R2 exam? o The OCA in Administration R1 exam is a multiple-choice exam and will be available through November 24, 2024. The OCA in Administration R2 exam is a hybrid format, containing both multiple choice and performance-based items. o If you have been preparing for the OCA in Administration R1 exam and are ready to take that exam now, you may want to consider taking it before it retires on November 24, 2024. If you pass, your resulting certification will be valid for 2 years. At the end of those 2 years, you will need to pass the OCA in Administration R2 exam in order to keep your Administration certification current. o If you are still preparing and have the flexibility to shift your preparation strategy to include the OCA in Administration R2 objectives, taking the OCA in Administration R2 exam may be a better option because you will have to take the OCA in Administration R2 exam anyway when your OCA in Administration R1 certification expires. · Can I cancel my appointment for the OCA in Administration R1 exam and schedule the OCA in Administration R2 exam? o Yes, you can cancel your OCA in Administration R1 exam appointment at least 24 hours prior to your appointment date. You will receive a refund on your payment, and your voucher (if you applied one) will be "released" to be used again. You will be able to schedule the OCA in Administration R2 exam through the standard process when you are ready. If you used a discount voucher for the OCA in Administration R1 exam, be sure that you are aware of the voucher expiration date. · What is the difference between the OCA in Administration R1 exam and the OCA in Administration R2 exam? o The existing OCA in Administration R1 exam is based on the retired 'Application Build for Administrators' course and is a multiple-choice exam. The new OCA in Administration R2 exam is based on the 'OneStream Administration' and 'Getting Started with OneStream' courses and includes both multiple choice and performance-based items. · How can I get more information on the OCA in Administration R2 exam? o All relevant information about the OCA in Administration R2 exam can be found on the exam page on the Certification website. o Candidates can find exam cost and duration as well as a link to the OneStream Certified Associate in Administration R2 study guide that contains exam objectives, recommended training, and tips for exam preparation. · Do I get a retake discount on the OCA in Administration R2 exam if I fail the OCA in Administration R1 exam? o Yes, all OneStream Certification exams are eligible for a discount on an exam retake if you do not pass on your first attempt. If you do not pass the OCA in Administration R1 exam and you wish to sit for the OCA in Administration R2 exam on retake, you are eligible for a 70% discount on the OCA in Administration R2 exam. Contact the Certification team to request a discount voucher by opening a Credentialing case in ServiceNow. · Will the voucher that I have be valid for the OCA in Administration R2 exam? o Yes, if you have received a discount voucher for the OCA in Administration R1 exam, that voucher will also be valid for the OCA in Administration R2 exam. o The only exception is if you have received a retake voucher for the OCA in Administration R1 exam. You will need to open a Credentialing case in ServiceNow and request a replacement voucher if you do not receive one from us via email. Still have questions? Please contact the Certification team by submitting a case to "Credentialing" via the ServiceNow Support Portal.OneStream Certified Associate in Administration R2 Exam!
The OneStream Certification Program is pleased to announce the availability of the OneStream Certified Associate in Administration R2 exam! Description: Individuals who successfully earn the OneStream Certified Associates in Administration R2 certification are capable of building, maintaining, and adjusting the various facets of OneStream’s financial platform. They are knowledgeable in areas of accounting and finance with excellent technology skills related to product implementation. OneStream Certified Associates in Administration have hands-on experience with the OneStream platform and a track record of successfully providing support or enablement. This exam is based on three courses in the OneStream Essential Series: Getting Started with OneStream OneStream Administration Configuring Core Application Security To prepare for the exam, including exam objectives, learning of recommended courses and real-world experience, download the exam study guide. Register today by logging into CertMetrics and SSO to TestWise! Delivery Type: Remote, Live-proctored via webcam Exam Fee: $1,000.00 USD Duration: 2.5 hours Number of items: 60 to 70 Multiple Choice and 5-7 Performance-based Tasks Language: English Digital Credential: Yes For any additional questions, please contact the Certification Team by opening a ServiceNow ticket with credentialing. Thank you to the Exam Subject Matter Experts and Contributors! The OneStream Certification Program thanks the following subject matter experts for their valuable contributions throughout the exam development process. Without their dedication and expertise, this exam would not have been possible. Cindy Eichner, Finit David DeLise, OneStream Software James Harrison, OneStream Software Kirstie Austin, OneStream Software Kurt Mayer, Perficient Lara Sturm, OneStream Software Mackenzy Bowerman, OneStream Software Michael Sabourin, Morgan Franklin Nicolas Argente, AIQOS Solene Kremer, OneStream Software Stephen Roberts, OneStream Software A thank you for additional assistance goes out to these contributors: Rob Delve, Skillable Support Brandye Barrington, Credential Management Administrator Kevin Conoly, GES Systems and Infrastructure Manager Bilge Gerrits, Content Development Manager Chris Briscoe, GES Education Product Manager David Good, Director, Education Production Joel Powell, Principal eLearning DesignerCongratulations to our 1,000th Certified Person!
Congratulations, Tiia, on being OneStream's 1000th certified individual! Our community is growing strong! In Tiia's words, “Obtaining the Implementation Foundations Certification marks the first major milestone in my OneStream journey, a process that began a year ago with comprehensive training, progressed through hands-on project work, and culminated in thorough preparation for the certification exam. Taking the exam provided me with a valuable opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and skills I have acquired over the past year. For me, this certification underscores my dedication to professional growth in our field and represents my readiness to tackle more challenging project tasks.” Begin your certification journey today! Visit the OneStream Certification Program website to get started!Certification Prep Webinar - OCA in Administration R2 Exam
The OneStream Certification Program is pleased to announce the next Certification Prep Webinar for our updated OneStream Certified Associate (OCA) – in Administration R2 exam! Join us on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 11:00am ET as Jack Lacava from Global Education Services facilitates a 60-minute session on these exam topics: Workflow Start Importing Data Completing the Workflow ...and more! Register today to reserve your space (with the registration link added to this) https://onestreamsoftware.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y6GHzmf9QmmOjZWehH2-AAOneStream Administrator Handbook: Now Available!
The OneStream Administrator Handbook is now available! Physical and PDF copies are available and are sold separately. Order your copy today at OneStreamPress.com Administrators are integral to the day-by-day operations and overall wellbeing of a company’s financial ecosystem. Although each OneStream application is unique, the challenges that administrators face when managing the OneStream platform remain similar when it comes to processes and troubleshooting. Whether you are a novice or seasoned administrator, this book examines key concepts to help you understand and manage the financial and data processes of your OneStream application. Written for administrators, this book is filled with technical and functional contexts – whether syntax-related to business rules or general accounting concepts – and dives into practical examples and use cases that provide guidance and insights into commonly encountered themes.
