Cognos 8 4 List and Overview - BiPS

Unit 2, Carlswald Décor Centre, C/o Harry Galaun and 5th Roads
Halfway Gardens, Midrand

Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
Cognos 8.4
Certified Training
QUERY STUDIO: BUILD AD HOC REPORTS
IBM Cognos 8 BI Query Studio: Build Ad Hoc Reports (v8.4) is a one-day, instructor-led course
designed for business authors who want to learn how to create, modify and organize ad hoc reports.
The coruse covers how to use different report capabilities, how to graphically display the data, and
how to create reports with a consistent look and feel through the use of templates. The course also
covers basic administrative tasks, such as scheduling reports and delivering reports in different
formats (HTML, PDF, Excel, etc.).
Audience
This is an intermediate course for Business Authors
Pre-requisites
• Knowledge of your business requirements
• Experience using basic Windows functionality
• Experience using a Web browser
Key Topics
• Overview of IBM Cognos 8 BI
• Introduction to Query Studio
• Create Reports in Query Studio
• Enhance Reports in Query Studio
• End to end Workshop
• Manage Content in IBM Cognos Connection
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Directors:
Mpika Manyathi (Chairman), JH Strydom (MD), CJ Lubbe
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
ANALYSIS STUDIO: ANALYZE DATA

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Analysis Studio: Analyze Data (v8.4) is a one-day, instructor-led course that teaches
business authors to navigate and analyze data in Analysis Studio. Through a combination of lectures
and hands-on workshops, attendees will discover trends, identify opportunities, and learn how to
make better business decisions. Participants will learn techniques such as ranking, filtering,
asymmetrical crosstabs, and graphing to help them analyze large volumes of data (whether OLAP or
dimensionally modeled relational metadata). They will also learn to manage reports through IBM
Cognos Connection.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for Business Authors.
Pre-requisites
• Experience using Web browser
Key Topics
• Analysis Studio Fundamentals
• Tools for Investigation in Analysis Studio
• Nest Data in Crosstabs in Analysis Studio
• Build Advanced Crosstabs in Analysis Studio
• Focus with Filters in Analysis Studio
• Extend the Analysis
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
FRAMEWORK MANAGER: DESIGN METADATA MODELS

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Framework Manager: Design Metadata Models (v8.4) is a five-day, instructor-led
course that provides participants with introductory to advanced knowledge of metadata modeling
concepts, and how to model metadata for predictable reporting and analysis results using
Framework Manager. Participants will learn the full scope of the metadata modeling process, from
initial project creation, to publishing of metadata to the Web, enabling end users to easily author
reports and analyze data.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for developers who design metadata models for use in IBM Cognos 8
BI.
Pre-requisites
Required:
• Knowledge of common industry standard data structures and design
• Experience with SQL
• Experience gathering requirements and analyzing data
Recommended:
• IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio
Key Topics
• Identify Common Data Structures
• Gather Requirements
• Create a Baseline Project
• Prepare Reusable Metadata
• Model for Predictable Results: Identify Reporting Issues
• Model for Predictable Results: Virtual Star Schemas
• Model for Predictable Results: Consolidate Metadata
• Calculations and Filters
• Implement a Time Dimension
• Specify Determinants
• Create the Presentation View
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
REPORT STUDIO: AUTHOR REPORTS WITH MULTIDIMENSIONAL DATA

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Author Reports with Multidimensional Data is an advanced two-day,
instructor-led course in which you build on their experience with Report Studio by applying
dimensional techniques to reports. Through hands-on demos and workshops, you will learn how to
author reports that navigate and manipulate dimensional data structures using specific dimensional
functions and features available in Report Studio.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for Professional Report Authors working with multidimensional data
sources.
Pre-requisites
You should complete:
• IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Fundamentals (v8.4)
Key Topics
• Introduction to Dimensional Concepts
• Introduction to Dimensional Data in Reports
• Dimensional Report Context
• Focus Your Dimensional Data
• Calculations and Dimensional Functions
• Functions for Navigating Dimensional Hierarchies
• Relative Functions
• Advanced Drilling Techniques and Member Sets
• Set Up Drill-Through Reports
• End-to-End Workshop
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
REPORT STUDIO: AUTHOR PROFESSIONAL REPORTS FUNDAMENTALS

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Fundamentals (v8.4) is a three-day,
instructor-led course. It is designed for report authors to learn report building techniques using
relational data models, and ways of enhancing, customizing, and managing professional reports.
Attendees will participate in hands-on demos and workshops that illustrate key concepts while
learning how to use the product.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for Professional Report Authors.
Pre-requisites
• Experience using the Windows operating system
• Experience using a web browser
Key Topics
• Introduction to the Reporting Application
• Create List Reports
• Focus Reports Using Filters
• Create Crosstab Reports
• Present Data Graphically
• Focus Reports Using Prompts
• Extend Reports Using Calculations
• Present Data Using Maps
• Design Effective Reports
• Customize Reports with Conditional Formatting
• Drill-Through from One Report to Another
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
REPORT STUDIO: AUTHOR PROFESSIONAL REPORTS ADVANCED

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Advanced (v8.4) is a two-day,
instructor-led course. Building on topics learned in the Fundamentals course, the Advanced course is
designed for professional report authors to learn advanced report building techniques using
relational data models, and ways of enhancing, customizing, and managing professional reports. You
will participate in hands-on demos and workshops that illustrate key concepts while learning how to
use the product.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for Professional Report Authors.
Pre-requisites
• IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of SQL
• Basic knowledge of XML (recommended)
Key Topics
• Examine the Report Specification
• Create Query Models
• Create Reports Based on Query Relationships
• Distribute Reports Through Bursting
• Create Advanced Dynamic Reports
• Design Effective Prompts
• Enhance User Interaction with HTML
• Create Additional Advanced Reports
• End-to-End Workshop
• Optional – Introduction to Event Studio
• Optional – Build Agents with Event Studio
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
REPORT STUDIO: STATEMENT STYLE REPORTS IN EXPRESS MODE

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Statement Style Reports in Express Mode (v8.4) is a one-day,
instructor-led course designed for business authors. Through hands-on workshops, you will learn
techniques for creating, modifying, and formatting statement style reports using Express Authoring
mode in Report Studio. In particular, you will examine techniques such as filtering using context,
creating calculations, defining prompts, and applying formatting to your report. You will also learn to
schedule and manage reports, organize content, and set alerts and watch rules in IBM Cognos
Connection.
Audience
Pre-requisites
Key Topics
• Introduction to Express Authoring in Report Studio
• Build Statement Style Reports in Report Studio Express Authoring Mode
• Enhance Reports in Report Studio Express Authoring Mode
• Customize Reports in Report Studio Express Authoring Mode
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
TRANSFORMER: DESIGN OLAP MODELS

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Transformer: Design OLAP Models (v8.4) is a four-day, instructor-led course that
provides participants with knowledge of OLAP modeling concepts using Transformer. Participants
will learn how to design, build, and maintain PowerCubes for use in IBM Cognos 8 BI so that end
users can easily analyze data.
Audience
This is an expert course for developers who design OLAP models for use in IBM Cognos 8 BI.
Pre-requisites
• Understand the business need for ad-hoc queries and analysis
• Experience gathering requirements and analyzing data
• IBM Cognos 8 BI: Report and Analyze Data for Business Authors (v8.4) (recommended)
Key Topics
• Overview of Cognos 8 BI
• Transformer Fundamentals
• The Transformer Development Process
• Data sources in Transformer
• Building a Model
• Considerations for Designing Successful PowerCubes
• The Time Dimension
• Relative Time
• Use Multiple Data Sources
• Uniqueness
• Working with Measures
• Allocated Measures
• Currency Conversion
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
BI ADMINISTRATION
Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Administration (v8.4) is a three-day, instructor-led course that is designed to teach
new administrators the fundamental responsibilities of administering servers and content in IBM
Cognos 8 BI. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, students will set up the IBM
Cognos 8 BI system, implement security, and manage the server components. Students will also
monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, manage and deploy content, manage content in
IBM Cognos Connection, and configure IBM Cognos 8 GO! Office.
Audience
This course is intended for Administrators (system, directory, and content administrators).
Pre-requisites
• Knowledge of Web application server architectures
• Security systems administration
• Experience using a web browser
Key Topics
• Introduction to IBM Cognos 8 BI Administration
• Identify IBM Cognos 8 BI Architecture
• Secure the IBM Cognos 8 BI Environment
• Administer the IBM Cognos 8 BI Server Environment
• Manage Run Activities
• Manage Content in IBM Cognos Administration
• Additional Configuration and Customization
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
METRICS MANAGER: DESIGN SCORECARDS

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI Metrics Manager: Design Scorecards (v8.4) is a three-day, instructor-led course in
which you will learn how to plan, create, set up, and maintain scorecard applications using Cognos
Metric Studio. You will load data from supported data sources using Cognos Metric Designer, as well
as using alternative data loading methods such as flat files and SQL scripts. You will also learn how to
secure objects within the scorecard application, as well as the application itself.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for Developers.
Pre-requisites
• Knowledge of Performance Management (PM) concepts
• Knowledge of score carding methodologies and applications
• Basic knowledge of Cognos 8 BI and Cognos Connection
Key Topics
• Overview of IBM Cognos 8 Metric Studio
• Define the Application Environment
• Overview of Loading and Calculating Data
• Load Data using IBM Cognos 8 Metric Designer
• Load Data using Alternative Methods
• Manually Create Metrics and Calculate Data
• Refine the Scorecard Application
• Set Application and Object-Level Security
• Modify Default Environment Properties
• End-to-End Workshop (Optional)
• Sample Metric Map
• Monitor Performance with Metrics
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Directors:
Tel: 011 318 8880 Fax: 011 318 8918
www.bips.co.za
Reg no: 2001/003916/07 Vat No: 4540191980
REPORT AND ANALYZE DATA FOR BUSINESS AUTHORS

Intended Audience
IBM Cognos 8 BI: Report and Analyze Data for Business Authors (v8.4) is a two-day, instructor-led
course that combines three IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence products. Using Query Studio,
participants will learn how to create, modify, and manage ad hoc reports. Using Report Studio
Express Authoring Mode, participants will learn how to create and publish statement style reports
using multidimensional data. Using Analysis Studio, participants will learn how to navigate and
analyze multidimensional data. Attendees participate in hands-on demos and workshops that
illustrate key concepts while learning how to create meaningful business reports.
Audience
Pre-requisites
Key Topics
• Introduction to Query Studio
• Create Reports in Query Studio
• Enhance Reports in Query Studio
• Introduction to Express Authoring in Report Studio
• Build Statement Style Reports in Reports Studio Express Authoring Mode
• Enhance Reports in Report Studio Express Authoring Mode
• Customize Reports in Report Studio Express Authoring Mode
• Analysis Studio Fundamentals
• Tools for Investigation in Analysis Studio
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Unit 2, Carlswald Décor Centre, C/o Harry Galaun and 5th Roads

Halfway Gardens, Midrand

ANALYSIS STUDIO: ANALYZE DATA

FRAMEWORK MANAGER: DESIGN METADATA MODELS

REPORT STUDIO: AUTHOR REPORTS WITH MULTIDIMENSIONAL DATA

REPORT STUDIO: AUTHOR PROFESSIONAL REPORTS FUNDAMENTALS

REPORT STUDIO: AUTHOR PROFESSIONAL REPORTS ADVANCED

REPORT STUDIO: STATEMENT STYLE REPORTS IN EXPRESS MODE

TRANSFORMER: DESIGN OLAP MODELS

METRICS MANAGER: DESIGN SCORECARDS

REPORT AND ANALYZE DATA FOR BUSINESS AUTHORS

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