The Solovis Data Management Certification contains ten chapters focusing on:
- Managing the Investment Model (Entities/Investments)
- Maintaining Data (Market Values, Transactions, Exposure Data, Performance Data, Exchange Rates, etc.)
- Data Reconciliation
- Introductory lessons related to miscellaneous Portfolio Analytics Functionality
Time Commitment
The certification is designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule:
Course curriculum
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1
Certification Introduction
03:22 -
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Ch. 1: Investment Model
52:43-
Quick Reference Card - Investment Model
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Investment Model Overview
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How to Create New Entities - Single Entry Option
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How to Create New Investments - Single Entry Option
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About Spreadsheet Imports (Entities, Investments)
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About Data Import Codes for Entities and Investments
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How to Create/Edit Entities (Spreadsheet Imports)
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About the Special Entity Type Entity-Level Property
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How to Create/Edit Investments (Spreadsheet Imports)
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Troubleshooting Upload Errors
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How to Edit Entity & Investment Properties (One at a Time) & How to Use the Since Date to Capture How Property Values Change Over Time
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How to Use Spreadsheet Imports to Update Property Values in Bulk & How to Use the Date Column to Effective-Date Non-Static Property Values
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About Properties & Property Types
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How to Create Custom Property Definitions
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About Tag Sets
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How to Add a Custom Tag Set (Part One)
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How to Add a Custom Tag Set (Part Two)
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How to Modify Existing Tag Sets
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Investment Model Quiz
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Ch. 2: Market Values
38:52-
Quick Reference Card - Market Values
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Introduction to Market Values, Portfolio Analytics Value Estimate Updater, and Value Estimate Calculation Trace
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Market Value Data Entry Fields
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Introduction to the Value Estimate Updater & When to Manually Run It
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Add/Edit/Delete Market Values from the Asset Info Page
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How to View Archived Market Values
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Market Value Grid Editor: How to Use the Market Value Grid Editor to Update Multiple Market Values in Portfolio Analytics
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Market Value Grid Editor: Entering Estimated Returns to Calculate Market Value Estimates
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Market Value Grid Editor: Currency Helper
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Introduction to Market Value Spreadsheet Imports
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Using the Create Market Value Upload Template Shortcut
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How to Edit/Delete Existing Market Values Using Spreadsheet Imports
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Default Value Estimation Methods Based on Special Entity Types & How to Override Using the Value Estimation Method Property
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Market Value Types & Custom Estimate Levels
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Market Values Quiz
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Link to Book Values Course
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Ch. 3: Transactions
44:30-
Quick Reference Card - Transactions
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Introduction to Transactions (Methods to Add Transactions, Transaction Groups, Impact of External/Internal on Performance Estimates)
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Transaction Grid Editor Basics (Default View, PE View, Column Chooser, Keyboard Shortcuts)
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Overview of Basic Transaction Properties
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Entering Drawdown Fund-Related Transactions
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Example "Above the Portfolio" Transaction Group (Investor Buy into Portfolio)
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Modifying Transactions (Edit, Delete, Unlink, Make Primary)
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Transaction-Related Reports
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Checking for Mismatched Values Using the Above-Below Mismatch Check Report
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How to Upload New Transactions using a Spreadsheet Formatted for Import
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Using the PrimaryTxOffset Column to Create Transaction Groups
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Transaction Imports: Creating Unique Transaction Import Numbers for Use When Updating Existing Imported Transactions
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About the Import Trail (View Transaction Upload Details, Obliterate Transactions)
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Transaction Upload Errors
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Using the Balance Cash Tool in the Transaction Grid Editor (Requires Setting a Default Tx Cash Account)
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Deferred Cash Transactions
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Transactions Quiz
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Ch. 4: Performance and Exposure Data
42:15-
Quick Reference Card- Performance
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How to Enter and Import Performance Data
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Creating a Ready-Made Upload Template with the ‘Create Performance Upload’ Link
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Exposure Data Overview
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Understanding Exposure Roll-ups
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Exposure Profiles
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Entering Exposure Data Line Items Individually
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Uploading Exposure Data Using a Spreadsheet Import (Includes How to Create Exposure Upload Template)
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Exposure Spreadsheet Import Upload Errors
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Introduction to Exposure Reports
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Exposure Over Time Reports
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Performance and Exposure Data Quiz
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Ch. 5: Exchange Rates
10:23 -
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Ch. 6: Benchmarks
25:35-
How are Benchmarks Managed in Solovis
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Creating a Single Entity Benchmark
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Creating a Weighted Benchmark
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Creating a Flat Return Benchmark
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Creating an Excess Return Benchmark
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How to Assign a Benchmark to an Asset
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Quick Reference Card - Benchmarks (Portfolio Analytics)
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Quick Reference Card - Managing Benchmarks in Benchmark Blender
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Benchmarks Quiz
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Ch. 8: Report Manipulation
21:31-
Quick Reference Card - Report Manipulation
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Report Manipulation Overview
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Report Manipulation: Sorting and Grouping
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Report Manipulation: Column Settings
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Report Manipulation: Filtering
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Report Manipulation: Modifying Table Settings
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Report Manipulation: Show as Chart Report Option
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Report Manipulation: Select and Adjust Report Columns
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Saving Reports as Featured Links
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Report Manipulation Quiz
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Ch. 9: Data Reconciliation and Review
29:00-
Introduction to Data Reconciliation & Review Process in Solovis
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Data Reconciliation & Review Process Overview
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Data Review Process in Solovis
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Cash Account Balances Report
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Above-Below Portfolio Mismatch Check Report Overview
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Above-Below Portfolio Mismatch Check Report - Below the Portfolio Mismatch Example
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Above-Below Portfolio Mismatch Check Report - Above the Portfolio Mismatch Example
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Above-Below Portfolio Mismatch Check Report - Performance Comparison & Report Summary
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12
Course Survey & Feedback