Course Description
This 2-day IBM Cognos Analytics: Author Reports Advanced training (J4159G) teaches Professional Report Authors about advanced report building techniques using relational data models, dimensional data, and ways of enhancing, customizing, managing, and distributing professional reports. The course builds on topics presented in the Fundamentals course. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning activity.
Course Summary
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Course Modules
Create query models
- Build a query and connect it to a report
- Answer a business question by referencing data in a separate query
Create advanced dynamic reports
- Use query macros
- Control report output using a query macro
- Create a dynamic growth report
- Create a report that displays summary data before detailed data and uses singletons to summarize information
Testimonials
I enjoyed the class a lot! I had problems with queries, so it was super helpful when Mahesh copies them into the chat. All explanations were thorough and be able to do it was awesome.
- Lisa Kruta, Environmental Coordinator, US Air Force
“Our Informatica Axon and Enterprise Data Catalog training classes were all excellent for our needs. The trainer really knew a lot about data governance strategy, frameworks, stewardship and actual implementation. As a senior consultant, he had implemented many projects, this really helped in Q&A. Highly recommended.”
- Susan Charles, IT Director, SoFi Bank
“Your private Tableau Desktop Bootcamp I for Beginners training was excellent, our 15 staff members thoroughly enjoyed it!”
- David Sonntag, US Airforce

























