Course Description
This course is designed for professional report authors to learn report building techniques using relational data models, and methods of enhancing, customizing, and managing professional reports.
Professional Report Authors
Overview of IBM Cognos BI
- Describe IBM Cognos BI and Financial Performance Management Describe IBM Cognos BI components Describe IBM Cognos BI architecture at a high level Define IBM Cognos groups and roles Explain how to extend IBM Cognos
Introduction to the Reporting Application
- Examine Report Studio and its interface Explore different report types Create a simple, sorted, and formatted report Explore how data items are added to queries
Create List Reports
- Format, group, and sort list reports Describe options for aggregating data Create a multi-fact query Create a report with repeated data
Focus Reports Using Filters
- Create filters to narrow the focus of reports Examine detail and summary filters Determine when to apply filters on aggregate data
Create Crosstab Reports
- Format and sort crosstab reports Convert a list to a crosstab Create crosstabs using unrelated data items Create complex crosstabs using drag and drop functionality
Present Data Graphically
- Create charts containing peer and nested items Add context to charts Create and reuse custom chart palettes Present key data in a single dashboard report
Focus Reports Using Prompts
- Identify various prompt types Use parameters and prompts to focus data Search for prompt items Customize prompts to facilitate users' choices Navigate between pages Display users' prompt selections in the report
Extend Reports Using Calculations
- Create calculations based on data in the data source Add run-time information to the reports Create expressions using functions
Present Data Using Maps
- Present data using map reports Navigate to another level within a map
Use Additional Report Building Techniques
- Reuse objects within the same report Share layout components among separate reports Discuss report templates Add pages to a report Choose options to handle reports with no available data
Customize Reports with Conditional Formatting
- Create multi-lingual reports Highlight exceptional data Show and hide data Conditionally render objects in reports
Drill-Through From One Report to Another
- Let users navigate from a specific report to a target report Pass parameter values to filter the data in drill-through targets
Drill-through Definitions
- Enable users to navigate to related data in IBM Cognos BI Parameter-driven drill through vs. dynamic drill through Steps to enable drill-through access for a package Limit the items that users ca drill through from (set scope) Set a measure as the scope Drill Through Assistant
Enhance Report Layout
- Force page breaks in reports Modify existing report structures Apply horizontal formatting Specify print options for PDF reports Combine data containers displaying data from different queries Format data and report objects
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Virtual B5258 IBM Cognos Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Fundamentals (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.