Struggling to get real-world TM1 modelling experience? This course lets you build, break and fix a complete model. The way professionals learn.

The best way to master TM1 isn’t by watching demos or copying pre-built models. It’s by doing the work yourself. That means building a model, breaking it, fixing it and doing it better the next time

That’s exactly how the Modelling – Sales course works.

You’ll build a complete IBM Planning Analytics model from scratch. No templates, no shortcuts, and no doing it alone. You’ll design dimensions and cubes, write rules, load data, create processes and implement security. And along the way, you’ll run into roadblocks. That’s by design.

This course is built on a build–break–troubleshoot learning cycle, the same approach used by real TM1 developers. By solving real problems as they arise, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Planning Analytics works under the hood and how to think like a modeller.

And in a world where AI is starting to play a role in development, it’s worth asking…

AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot can be helpful in TM1 development, especially once you know what you’re doing. They can assist with suggesting code to write Rules or TurboIntegrator logic, or even debugging basic errors.

But they don’t teach you how to model.

AI can generate working code, but it won’t:

• Help you understand why something works
• Teach you how to structure a model for real business logic
• Develop your troubleshooting instincts
• Prepare you to adapt under real-world project pressure

AI doesn’t build muscle memory. Doing the work yourself does.

That’s why this course focuses on hands-on, guided experience. You’ll get stuck, you’ll solve problems, and you’ll learn to think like a TM1 developer. Something no AI can shortcut.

Unlike other TM1 training options, including IBM’s official courses, this is one of the few publicly available programs where you take full ownership of the model, get stuck, get help and come out stronger. And while the scenario is based on a sales planning case, the modelling skills you’ll gain apply to any business domain.

While this course won’t replace real-world experience, it will accelerate your learning far beyond traditional training. By building and troubleshooting a full model yourself with expert guidance. You’ll develop the mindset, skills and confidence needed to contribute meaningfully to real TM1 projects faster.

If you’re preparing for the TM1 Developer Credential or looking to develop real modelling skills, this is the most practical way to get there.

• Learn through the proven build–break–troubleshoot–repeat method
• Build a complete TM1 model from a blank canvas
• Develop core skills across design, logic, automation and security
• Solve real-world problems with guidance from experienced mentors
• Prepare for project delivery or certification with confidence

Don’t just learn TM1. Model it for real. Start building with the Modelling – Sales course 👉 Explore the course

Or take the next step in your TM1 journey with the Developer Pathway including Advanced Rules, Advanced TurboIntegrator and Advanced MDX courses to continue building your modelling expertise.