IBM Cognos Analytics: Author Reports Advanced (v11.0.x)

ExistBI is an IBM Cognos Partner

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

Next Public Course Dates

UK & Europe:

  • 16 - 17 July 2026
  • 13 - 14 August 2026
  • 10 - 11 September 2026

US & Canada:

  • 16 - 17 July 2026
  • 13 - 14 August 2026
  • 10 - 11 September 2026

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Prerequisites
  • Knowledge of your business requirements
  • IBM Cognos Analytics for Consumers (v11.0) WBT or equivalent knowledge
  • IBM Cognos Analytics: Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) or equivalent knowledge
Duration
  • 2 Days
Available Formats
  • Public Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Onsite
Audience
  • Report Authors

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

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