Create query models Build a query and connect it to a report Answer a business question by referencing data in a separate query

Create reports based on query relationships Create join relationships between queries Combine data containers based on relationships from different queries Create a report comparing the percentage of change Introduction to dimensional reporting concepts Examine data sources and model types Describe the dimensional approach to queries Apply report authoring styles

Introduction to dimensional data in reports Use members to create reports Identify sets and tuples in reports Use query calculations and set definitions

Dimensional report context Examine dimensional report members Examine dimensional report measures Use the default measure to create a summarized column in a report

Focus your dimensional data Focus your report by excluding members of a defined set Compare the use of the filter() function to a detail filter Filter dimensional data using slicers Enhance user interaction with HTML Create interactive reports using HTML Include additional information with tooltips Send emails using links in a report

Create advanced dynamic reports Use query macros Control report output using a query macro Create a dynamic growth report Create a report that displays summary data before detailed data and uses singletons to summarize information

Design effective prompts Create a prompt that allows users to select conditional formatting values Create a prompt that provides users a choice between different filters Create a prompt to let users choose a column sort order Create a prompt to let users select a display type

Examine the report specification Examine report specification flow Identify considerations when modifying report specifications Customize reporting objects

Distribute reports Burst a report to email recipients by using a data item Burst a list report to the IBM Cognos Analytics portal by using a burst table Burst a crosstab report to the IBM Cognos Analytics portal by using a burst table and a master detail relationship

Enhance user interaction Introduction to IBM Cognos Active Reports Examine Active Report controls and variables Create a simple Active Report using Static and Data-driven controls Change filtering and selection behavior in a report Create interaction between multiple controls and variables Active Report charts and decks Create an Active Report with a Deck Create an Active Report with 11.0 visualizations