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
“The course was comprehensive and interactive, and the trainer really understood the content. I have been able to implement much of what I learned into my daily work activities and have saved a lot of time.”
- Susan Medina, Senior Business Analyst, Advocate Health Care
“The trainer was INCREDIBLE. He was extremely passionate, made sure to consistently ask if anybody needed help, logged on early to answer any questions, and was an overall great human being.”
- Salvatore, Hilton Grand Vacations
The training with Thomas went very well, and I felt the course overall was well balanced. Thomas was able to help with my many specific questions related to our internal project requirements, and he was helpful, clear, and concise throughout – 5 star /excellent!
- Marco, Lead Data Platform Engineer, C. Hoare & Co.
