Cognos ReportNet Query Studio Training Course Outline

Duration: 1 day

Audience: Business Users with Query Needs

Brief:
This course is geared towards non-technical business users who need a web-based vehicle to access and report data which resides in corporate data bases. It is designed to teach the basic reporting techniques needed to quickly extract relevant information in a meaningful format and layout. Basic techniques include query creation, sorting, grouping, calculations, etc.

Course Notes:
This course is delivered using a general ReportNet demo application as the basis for the workshops, examples, and class discussion. If desired, custom courseware using client’s data may also be created. There is an additional fee for customization of the course materials.

Recommended Prerequisites:
None. However, familiarity with Windows, use of a web browser, and experience with the core MicroSoft Office suite of tools (Word, Excel, Access, etc) is desirable.

Topics:

Introduction
• Review class objectives
• Query Studio capabilities

Query Studio Overview
• The basic functionality
• Running pre-defined reports
• Modifying report outputs
• Creating a new report

Data and Report Formatting
• Modifying report columns
• Grouping data; collapsing/expanding your report; and Sections
• Creating a custom group
• Sorting data

Data Selection & Calculations
• Data selection
• Calculations

Crosstab Reports and Charts
• Crosstab reports
• Charts

Training materials are copyrighted proprietary materials owned exclusively by Applied Business Systems, Inc.