IBM Cognos Analytics 12: Modeling with Data Modules

Course overview

This course provides an overview of the IBM Cognos Analytics version 12 Data Module tool and its underlying architecture to provide learners with the skills necessary to master data modeling.

This course provides a high-level overview of the IBM Cognos Analytics v12 Data Module tool and its underlying architecture to provide learners with the skills necessary to master data modeling using the web-based, self-service capabilities of IBM Cognos Analytics v12 Data Modules. Learners will explore the essential steps in building data modules, from understanding the purpose and workflow of data modeling to creating, refining, and optimizing data structures. The course covers various topics, including managing relationships, advanced features and performance optimization, data enrichment with calculations and filters, creating groups and navigation paths, and managing data security.

Learners will gain hands-on experience through exercises that enhance their ability to create and customize data modules, review and modify column properties, creating calculations, filters and data groups, and adding column dependencies. These hands on activities ensure learners practice consistency and usability for reporting, dashboarding, and exploration purposes.

By the end of this course, learners should be proficient in developing data modules that integrate multiple data sources, support business analysis, and facilitate informed decision-making within the IBM Cognos v12 environment.

Who should attend

This course is intended for data professionals, business analysts, and technical users who are involved in data preparation, reporting, and business intelligence within their organization.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have the following skills:An understanding of your organization’s business intelligence process and reporting needs • Experience using basic Windows functionality • An understanding of Cognos reporting

Delivery formats

• • Instructor-led online (virtual classroom)
• • Instructor-led on-site at your premises
• • Self-paced online training
• • Private/closed group delivery for corporate teams

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