Course Details
Course Outline
1 - IBM Cognos Analytics
Describe IBM Cognos AnalyticsDescribe IBM Cognos Analytics componentsDescribe IBM Cognos architecture at a high levelDescribe IBM Cognos security at a high level
2 - Consume Content in IBM Cognos Analytics
Where do consumers access BI content?Use published reportsDrill through to related dataSpecify run report optionsSpecify properties of an entryAlerts and Watch Items
3 - Create Reports in IBM Cognos Analytics
Overview of reporting and report authoringIdentify package types, uploaded files, and data modules available for reportingExamine IBM Cognos Analytics - ReportingExamine the interfaceExplore different report typesCreate a simple, sorted, and formatted reportCreate a report viewCreate a subscriptionCreate an Active ReportImport and report on personal data
4 - Create Dashboards in IBM Cognos Analytics
Describe IBM Cognos DashboardingIdentify the IBM Cognos Dashboarding user interfaceAdd report content and tools to create dashboardsWidget-to-widget communicationFilter data in the dashboardSort, group and ungroup, and calculate data
5 - Create Metadata Models in IBM Cognos Analytics
Define IBM Cognos Framework Manager and its purposeDescribe the IBM Cognos Framework Manager environmentDescribe IBM Cognos Cube DesignerGet high-level content from Dynamic Cubes course and/or FM courseWeb-based ModelingCreate Data Modules
6 - Extend IBM Cognos Analytics
Introduction to IBM Cognos MobileKey featuresExamine Cognos Mobile architectureIdentify supported productsIntroduction to IBM Cognos BI for Microsoft OfficeDescribe Cognos Analysis for Excel (CAFÉ)
7 - Compare IBM Cognos Analytics & IBM Cognos BI
New features in IBM Cognos AnalyticsChanges from IBM Cognos BI to IBM Cognos AnalyticsLegacy optionExamine Event StudioExamine the role of Event Studio in Performance ManagementList the benefits of Event StudioExamine Metric StudioIdentify scorecards, metrics, and metric typesOrganize metrics with strategiesTrack initiatives with projects
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
Target Audience
Multi-role (consumers, business authors, professional authors, developers, administrators, modelers, project managers)
Other Prerequisites
An understanding of your organization’s business intelligence process and reporting needs; Experience using basic Windows functionality