Course Description
This course is designed for professional report authors to learn advanced report building techniques using mostly relational data models, and ways of enhancing, customizing, and managing professional reports.
Professional Report Authors
Create Query Models
- Build query models and then connect them to the report layout Edit an SQL statement to author custom queries Add filters and prompts to a report using the query model
Create Query Reports Based on Relationships
- Create reports by merging query results Create reports by joining queries Combine data containers based on relationships from different queries
Create Advanced Dynamic Reports
- Filter reports on session parameter values Navigate a briefing book using a table of contents Create dynamic headers and title that reflect report data Let users navigate to specific locations in reports Create a customer invoice report
Design Effective Prompts
- Control report displays using prompts Specify conditional formatting values using prompts Specify conditional rendering of objects based on prompt selection Create sorted and filtered reports based on prompt selection
Create Additional Advanced Reports
- Create a report that displays summarized data before detailed data Highlight alternate rows in a list report Create a report using an external data file Use single data items to summarize report information
Examine the Report Specification
- Examine the report specification structure Modify a report specification Add custom toolbox objects and custom template options
Distribute Reports Through Bursting
- Distribute reports using bursting Create burst keys Identify report recipients and data items using burst tables Distribute reports using email and IBM Cognos Connection
Enhance User Interaction with HTML
- Create tooltips that clarify report data Send emails using links in a report
Analyze Data Using Statistical Reports
- Discuss statistical report types Examine descriptive statistics Explore statistical charts
End-to-End Workshop (Optional)
- Various managers have requested that you create reports to answer business questions pertaining to their areas of interest
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Virtual B5259 IBM Cognos Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Advanced (V10.2) Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.