IBM Cognos
 
This course is tailored for individuals keen on mastering a robust toolkit for data analytics and visualization. By course completion, you'll wield the skills to dissect substantial data volumes, unveiling critical insights for personal enlightenment and strategic decision-making. Whether unraveling customer purchase patterns, discerning sales trajectories, monitoring KPIs, or gauging performance metrics, you'll emerge equipped to navigate the data landscape confidently. Geared towards beginners, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of IBM Cognos Analytics' latest iteration, coupled with foundational data analysis and visualization principles.

What you'll learn:

- Set up a Free Cognos Analytics Cloud Account
- Import and Prepare Diverse Data Types
- Generate Exploration Cards Automatically and Manually
- Construct Interactive Dashboards
- Craft Bar and Column Charts within Cognos
- Deploy Comparison Cards in Explorations and Dashboards
- Harness Location Data to Create Interactive Maps
- Develop Key Performance Indicator Cards and Performance Monitoring Dashboards
- Apply Performance Monitoring to Various Charts
- Master Forecasting and Line Charts in Cognos
- Build Interactive Narratives to Identify Issues and Propose Data-Backed Solutions
- Generate Professional, Print-Ready Reports
- Implement Actionable Features in Dashboards and Reports (e.g., Filters, Sorting) within Cognos
- Formulate Data Groups and Calculations

Who this course is for:

- Business and Marketing Students Aiming to Enhance Data Analytics Proficiency
- Professionals and Managers Intrigued by Potent Tools and Techniques for Data Analysis
- Individuals with an Interest in Data Science and Streamlining Big Data Analysis

Course Components:

- IBM Cognos Complete Course

PDF Guides:

- IBM Cognos Planning: A Practical Guide to Development
- IBM Cognos Report Studio Cookbook
- IBM Cognos Report Studio - Practice Example
- IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Dashboarding Cookbook
- IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
- IBM Cognos Framework Manager
- IBM Cognos Insight
- IBM Cognos TM1 Cookbook
- IBM Cognos TM1 Developer's Certification Guide: Fast Track Your Way to Cog-310 Certification
- IBM Cognos TM1 Developer's Certification Guide
- Installation, Upgrade, and Configuration of IBM Cognos Analytics