MDX Fundamentals

Version: IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 server 2.0.9.20 and Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1.11.


This course provides training on using Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) to retrieve a list of members in a dimension or analyze cube data within IBM Planning Analytics. This understanding of MDX empowers end users by offering additional controls, enhancing their ability to build reports in Excel and create dashboards in Workspace.


In this class, students learn:

  • How to read the MDX syntax
  • How to filter the dimension to return a list of members
  • How to get a member’s attribute
  • How to sort members
  • How to combine sets
  • How to get a cube’s view
  • How to apply an MDX to IBM Planning Analytics for Excel


At the end of class, candidates go through a practical assessment to prove their knowledge. This candidate received 100% on their assessment.

Skills/Knowledge Tags

IBM Planning Analytics Workspace
Multidimensional Expressions (MDX)