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IBM Cognos Analytics: Author Reports Fundamentals Training Course Overview
Dive deep into the world of business analytics with Multisoft Systems' comprehensive training on IBM Cognos Analytics. This meticulously crafted course is tailored for beginners and intermediate users who aspire to master the art of report authoring. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating, managing, and distributing professional reports, enabling them to transform raw data into actionable insights. Through a blend of expert instruction, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, learners will explore the full capabilities of Cognos Analytics, from data integration to advanced analytics.
The curriculum emphasizes practical skills that are directly applicable in a professional setting, ensuring participants can leverage IBM Cognos tools to support decision-making processes efficiently. Graduates of this course will emerge with a strong foundation in report design and analytics, poised to advance their careers in the dynamic field of business intelligence. Enroll now to start your journey toward data mastery with Multisoft Systems.
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Dive deep into the world of business analytics with Multisoft Systems' comprehensive training on IBM Cognos Analytics. This meticulously crafted course is tailored for beginners and intermediate users who aspire to master the art of report authoring. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating, managing, and distributing professional reports, enabling them to transform raw data into actionable insights. Through a blend of expert instruction, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, learners will explore the full capabilities of Cognos Analytics, from data integration to advanced analytics.
The curriculum emphasizes practical skills that are directly applicable in a professional setting, ensuring participants can leverage IBM Cognos tools to support decision-making processes efficiently. Graduates of this course will emerge with a strong foundation in report design and analytics, poised to advance their careers in the dynamic field of business intelligence. Enroll now to start your journey toward data mastery with Multisoft Systems.
- The IBM Cognos Analytics: Author Reports Fundamentals course offered by Multisoft Systems aims to equip participants with a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge. Here are the key objectives outlined below:
- Gain a solid foundation in IBM Cognos Analytics, including navigating the interface, managing content, and understanding the architecture. Learn to access, import, and prepare data from various sources for analytical reporting.
- Master the creation of professional reports using lists, charts, and crosstabs, tailored to different audience needs.
- Explore advanced features such as conditional formatting, filtering, and prompt creation to enhance report interactivity and usability.
- Develop skills in designing interactive dashboards that succinctly present data insights and support business decisions.
- Utilize Cognos Analytics’ visualization capabilities to create compelling data presentations that convey complex information effectively.
Course Prerequisite
- Basic understanding of database concepts and familiarity with SQL
- Fundamental knowledge of business analytics
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in navigating software interfaces An interest in data analysis and reporting
Course Target Audience
- Data Analysts
- Report Authors
- BI Developers
- Project Managers
- IT Professionals involved in data reporting and analysis
- Business Users with roles in decision-making processes
Course Content
- The Welcome page
- Consume report content
- Interactive filtering
- Working with reports

- Use personal data sources and data modules
- Upload personal data
- Upload custom images
- Using navigation paths in a data module

- Create visualization reports
- Visualization categories
- Customize visualizations
- Client-side visualizations
- Enhanced map visualizations

- Create filters to narrow the focus
- Use advanced detail filters
- Apply a filter with aggregation
- Use summary filters

- Examine parameters and prompts
- Create a parameter for a report item
- Add a prompt page
- Add a prompt item to a report
- Identify a prompt type
- Create a cascading prompt

- What are calculations?
- Add Date and Time functions
- Add string functions
- Display prompt selections in report titles

- Three steps for conditional formatting
- Create a variable
- Assign the variable to a report object
- Format based on the conditional value
- Conditionally render report objects

- View the structure of a report
- Use Guided report layout
- Force page breaks
- Create horizontal pagination
- Modify the report structure
- Format objects across reports

- Enhance a report design
- Add objects to reports
- Convert a list to a crosstab
- Explore reuse


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IBM Cognos Analytics: Author Reports Fundamentals Training FAQ's
- This training is ideal for business analysts, data analysts, report authors, BI developers, project managers, IT professionals involved in data reporting and analysis, and business users engaged in decision-making processes.
- Participants should have a basic understanding of database concepts, familiarity with SQL, fundamental knowledge of business analytics, and basic computer literacy.
- Yes, it's suitable for beginners, but having a basic understanding of databases and analytics can significantly enhance the learning experience.
- Yes, participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certification from Multisoft Systems, acknowledging their proficiency in IBM Cognos Analytics.
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