Course description: IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Introduction (V8.4) - eLearning

This eLearning offering is a Web-based Training (WBT). IBM Cognos WBTs are interactive multimedia modules that are intuitive and instructionally sound. Through visual content and audio, product demonstrations, hands-on learning activities, and simulation-based assessments and quizzes, the modules guide the students to mastering an IBM Cognos application.

The IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Introduction (v8.4) WBT covers basic report building techniques, and how to enhance, customize, and manage professional reports in Report Studio. Through interactive learning activities you will learn the report building process and basic report management.

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Training Paths that reference this course are:

• Metrics Engineer or Report Author (Rational Insight)
• IBM Cognos 8 BI – Professional Author Role

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IBM Education Advantage Program eligibility:

• Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

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This course is intended for Business authors.

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• Knowledge of your business requirements
• Experience using basic Windows functionality
• Experience using a Web browser

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Please refer to the Course Overview for description information.

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Introduction to the Report Authoring Application

• Identify the basics of Report Studio
• Create simple and express reports
• Create reports using data sources

Create List and Crosstab Reports

• Create list reports
• Create crosstab reports

Present Data Using Charts and Maps

• Create and format chart reports
• Create and format map reports

Focus Reports Using Filters and Prompts

• Focus reports using filters
• Focus reports using prompts

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System Requirements:

• Pentium III
• 128 MB RAM
• Free Space - 400-450 MB approximately
• 1024 X 768 screen resolution
• Windows 2000, XP, Vista installed on your computer
• Sound card
• Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0
• Firefox 1.5, 2.0
• SCORM 1.2 compatible
• Macromedia Flash Player 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 or 9.0. Flash Global Security Setting must be set to allow Flash content to use older security rules
• Minimum color depth/quality (monitor settings) of Medium (16-bit)

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