Web-based training
This course provides Business and Professional Authors with an introduction to advanced report building techniques using relational data models, and ways of enhancing, customizing, and managing professional reports.
Note: Guided eLearning is a self-paced offering which includes web-based content for self-study and videos (including audio) that demonstrate activities.
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1. Create query models
Build query models and then connect them to the report layout
Edit and SQL statement to author custom queries
Add filters and prompts to a report using the query model
2. Create reports based on query relationships
Create reports by joining queries
Combine data containers based on relationships from different queries
3. Create advanced dynamic reports
Filter reports on session parameter values
Navigate a briefing book using a table of contents
Create dynamic headers and titles that reflect report data
Create a customer invoice report
Display summarized data before detailed data
Highlight alternate rows in a list report
Create a report using an external data file
Use single data items to summarize report information
4.Explore the Prompt API
Describe the Prompt API
Describe the uses of the Prompt API
Describe the primary objects, methods, and properties used in the Prompt API
Review prompt values
Please refer to course overview
An understanding of the fundamentals of creating reports using IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting
An understanding of your organization’s business intelligence process and reporting needs
An understanding of your organization’s business reporting data
Business and Professional Authors