IBM Cognos Analytics – Author Reports Fundamentals

ExistBI is an IBM Cognos Partner

Course Description

This 3-day IBM Cognos Analytics training allows professional report authors to learn report-building techniques using relational data models. Techniques to enhance, customize, and manage professional reports will be explored. Demonstrations and exercises will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity.

Course Summary

Next Public Course Dates

UK & Europe:

  • 6 - 8 October 2026
  • 20 - 22 October 2026
  • 3 - 5 November 2026

US & Canada:

  • 22 - 24 September 2026
  • 13 - 15 October 2026
  • 27 - 29 October 2026

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Prerequisites
  • Knowledge of your business requirements
  • Experience using the Windows operating system
  • Experience using a Web browser
Duration
  • 3 Days
Available Formats
  • Public Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Onsite
Audience
  • Authors

Course Modules

Introduction to the Reporting Application

  • Examine Author Reports and its interface
  • Explore different report types
  • Create a simple, sorted, and formatted report
  • Explore how data items are added queries

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.

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- Lisa Kruta, Environmental Coordinator, US Air Force

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- David Sonntag, US Airforce

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