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B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 14/11/2024   English

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Duration

3 Days

18 CPD hours

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Description

This course provides authors with an introduction to build reports using Cognos Analytics. Techniques to enhance, customize, and manage reports will be explored. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity.

What is IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting
  • The Welcome page
  • Consume report content
  • Interactive filtering
  • Working with reports
Dimensionally modeled relational dataUse personal data sources and data modules
  • Upload personal data
  • Upload custom images
  • Using navigation paths in a data module
Examine list reports
  • Group data
  • Format columns
  • Include headers and footers
Aggregate fact data
  • Identify differences in aggregation
Multiple facts and repeated information
  • Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries
  • Present repeated information
Add repeated information to reports
  • Create a mailing list report
Create crosstab reports
  • Add measures to a crosstab
  • Data sources for a crosstab
Create complex crosstab reports
  • Add items as peers
  • Create crosstab nodes and crosstab members
Work with crosstab data
  • Format, sort, and aggregate a crosstab
Create discontinuous crosstab reportsCreate visualization reports
  • Visualization categories
  • Customize visualizations
  • Client side visualizations
  • Enhanced map visualizations
Focus reports using filters
  • Create filters to narrow the focus
  • Use advanced detail filters
  • Apply a filter with aggregation
  • Use summary filters
Focus reports using prompts
  • 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
Use calculations
  • What are calculations
  • Add Date and Time functions
  • Add string functions
  • Display prompt selections in report titles
Customize reports with conditional formatting
  • 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
Drill-through definitions
  • Navigate to related data
Enhance report layout
  • View the structure of a report
  • Use Guided report layout
  • Force page breaks
  • Create horizontal pagination
  • Modify the report structure
  • Format objects across reports
Use additional report-building techniques
  • Enhance a report design
  • Add objects to reports
  • Convert a list to a crosstab
  • Explore reuse
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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Available Delivery Options for the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x training provide?

The 3 day. B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x training course give you up to 18 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x training?

Authors

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Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x. This can take place anywhere in UK including, England, Scotland, Cymru (Wales) or Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across UK or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x program.

The B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for UK on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
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