IBM Cognos Training

• Cognos is a cloud-enabled web-based application, which is free.
• All of Fortune 100 companies are using Cognos, and many of Fortune 500 companies are using Cognos for data resolution needs.
• The demand and usage of Cognos applications are Strong and growing. 
• According to Payscale.com, the average salary of a Cognos professional is around $117, 399 per year.

The Cognos Certification Training course is designed for professionals with work experience in any of the below job profiles: 

• Professionals from Analyst background.
• Software Developers
• Web Developers
• Freshers / Professionals from any field
• Graduates who are looking for a career in Cognos.

The students or the professionals who want to excel in Cognos developing tools should possess the following:

• Knowledge of SQL basics
• Familiar with data warehouse concepts

The Cognos Certification training course from Mindmajix will help you clear the certification exam in first attempt itself. Our trainers will enable you to leverage your expertise in creating and managing BI dashboards and reports. The major areas that the course covers include:

• Fundamentals of Cognos Analytics 11
• Cognos User Interface and its working
• Deploying Cognos Data Modules
• Objects, User Interface and Navigation
• Multidimensional Analysis with Analysis Studio
• Cognos Connection Web-based portal

Cognos 10.2 BI Installation Procedure
Cognos 10.2 BI Configuration

Introduction to Framework Manager

Create a project
Create a Data Source
Create New Query Subject
Create New Query Item
Create Calculations
Create Filters
Create Relationships
Create Business View
Create Model based Query
Merging Query Subjects
Shortcuts
Create Packages

Determinants
Regular Dimension
Measure Dimension
Scope

Macros
Session Parameters
Parameter Maps
Prompts

Object Security
Query Subject Security
Package Security
Data Security

Log on to Cognos Connection
Models and Packages
Create a URL
Create a shortcut
Properties of an Entry
Search for an Entry
Bookmark an Entry
Personalize the portal
Creating folders
Scheduling reports and jobs
Job Monitoring
Cognos Access Permissions Overview
Security Set up to Objects

Query Studio Overview
The basic functionality
Creating a new report
Data icons

Modifying and formatting your report
Grouping data; collapsing/expanding
your report; and sections
Creating a custom group
Page breaks; Page size
Sorting data
Drill up and drill down
Navigate to a new report
Best practices

Data selection
Combining filters
Data calculations

Crosstab reports
Charts

Report Studio Overview
Report Studio capabilities and basics
Report types and templates
Running reports

Defining the toolbars
Viewing a report
Explorer bars
Report structure
Adding report objects
Displaying data
Creating queries

Using lists and crosstabs
Sorting
Grouping
Report sections
Summarizing, Aggregation

Report functions
Stand alone, embedded
Detail and summary filters
Prompt objects
Prompt pages

Styling
Free standing objects
Tables
Alignment, spacing, object size
Headers and Footers
Page Sets

Masterb- Detail Reports
Conditional Blocks
Conditional Formatting Using Variables
Component Lay out Reference funtionality
Report blocks
Using tables
Aligning objects within containers
Object types; unlocking an object
Adding report pages
Hyperlinks
Report layouts/displaying standard report
information
Reusing objects
List page headers and overall header
Page sets

Drill-through
Distribute reports via E-Mail (Bursting)

Charts
Maps
Repeaters

Analysis Studio capabilities
Analysis Studio basics

Analysis Studio user interface
Searching for your data & moving your selections to the work area
Inserting data into the work area
Defining crosstabs with nested, stacked a other sets
Modifying your crosstab

Hiding / excluding a row or column
Specifying top or bottom values of a set
Suppressing zero totals and null values
Custom sets
Using context (in the overview area)
User-defined filters

Running a report with different output options
Sorting a report
Showing values as percentages
Report options
Drill down and drill up
Drill –through
Importing an Analysis Studio report into Report Studio
Charts

Adding tasks
Executing rules
Scheduling the agent

Work Space Interface
Work Space Tool Box Objects
Dashboard Creation

Doubts Clarification

Add and manage a data source
Distribute data and create a distribution list and contacts
Deploy IBM Cognos BI content
Maintain the IBM Cognos BI content store
Customize the appearance of IBM Cognos BI
Manage packages in IBM Cognos Connection
Create roles
Add members and define access permissions
Set capabilities
Create folders
Define access to entries
Create an export
Create an import

Mindmajix offers advanced Cognos interview questions and answers along with Cognos resume samples. Take a free sample practice test before appearing in the certification to improve your chances of scoring high.

Yes, you get two kinds of discounts. They are group discount and referral discount. Group discount is offered when you join as a group, and referral discount is offered when you are referred from someone who has already enrolled in our training.

Yes, we will discuss with our instructor and will schedule according to the time convenient to you.

The trainer will give Server Access to the course seekers, and we make sure you acquire practical hands-on training by providing you with every utility that is needed for your understanding of the course.

The trainer is a certified consultant and has significant amount of experience in working with the technology.

We will take care of providing you with all that is required to get placed in a reputed MNC and also forward your resume to the companies we tie-up with. Starting from providing the in-depth course material to explanation of the real-time scenarios and preparing your resumes, we will make you gain expertise so that you can get a job.

We assist you completely in acquiring certification. We ensure you will get certified easily after our training.

Yes, we accept payments in two installments.

If you are enrolled in classes and/or have paid fees, but want to cancel the registration for certain reason, it can be attained within first 2 sessions of the training. Please make a note that refunds will be processed within 30 days of prior request.

Our trainer explains every topic along with real-time scenarios. In the last one or two sessions, the trainer will explain one end-to-end project to showcase the real time working environment.

• Cognos is the top-rated and extensively used BI tool with high demand all over the world. 
• Cognos certification and expertise will enable you to receive an engaging position with higher salaries.
• According to Gartner- the Worldwide Business Intelligence and Analytics Market to grow upto $22.8 billion by the next year.
• According to Indeed.com- the average salary of an IBM Cognos BI developer is $115,399 per annum..

Some among the significant career opportunities available for Cognos developers with Cognos certification are listed as follows:

• Cognos Administrator
• Cognos Developer
• Business Data Analyst
• Application Administrator
• Data Warehouse Analyst
• Program Manager

The major companies constantly hiring Cognos certified professionals are

• Oracle
• Experian
• Jamendo
• KnowWho
• The Response Group
• Fiserv, Inc.
• SLALOM, LLC
• Magellan Health Inc
• MGM Resorts International
• WellCare Health Plans, Inc.