Quick start
Get started with Clema in 5 minutes
Connect a data source, ask your first question in plain English, and review the sourced answer. Free 14-day trial, no credit card.
The short version
Sign up, connect a data source, type a question in plain English, review the sourced answer. Three steps, no SQL, no credit card to start.
The steps
Connect a data source
Sign up and connect a warehouse (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), an SIS (Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft), or upload a spreadsheet. In the trial, Clema helps you connect a sample source so you can ask real questions immediately.
Ask your first question in plain English
Type a question like "What is our fall completion rate?" or "How does our 4-year graduation rate compare to last year?" No SQL, no query builder, no BI training. Clema understands higher-ed terminology out of the box.
Review the sourced answer and audit trail
Clema returns the answer with its data sources, the calculation method, and a full audit trail. You can verify any figure against your systems before it ships.
Go further: analytics, data requests, widgets
Turn the answer into a chart, route a data request through Clema with conversational intake, or embed the conversation in a Power BI dashboard, Tableau workbook, or your IR portal.
What you need before you start
Not much. Two things and you are asking questions.
A data source
A warehouse, an SIS, or a spreadsheet. In the trial, a sample source is enough.
A named admin
Someone who can approve read-only access to your sources and sign the BAA.
Getting started FAQs
How do I get started with Clema?
Sign up for a free 14-day trial, connect a data source (a warehouse like Snowflake or Redshift, an SIS like Banner, or a spreadsheet upload), then ask your first question in plain English. Most teams see value in the first session.
Do I need a credit card to start the free trial?
No. The 14-day free trial requires no credit card and gives full feature access. We help you connect a sample data source so you can ask real questions immediately.
What data sources can I connect first?
Clema connects to 50+ platforms including Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft, Workday, Canvas, Blackboard, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server, Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, and Power BI. You can also upload a file to start.
How long does it take to get value from Clema?
Minutes in the trial with a sample source. Most institutions are fully live in two to four weeks, including data connections and user training.
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