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Business Objects Class Advanced

| 9:30am to 4:30pm ISC Training Lab 220

This hands-on instructor-led course will give students the skills to create advanced Business Objects XI Web Intelligence reports. Students will learn how to analyze information, distribute information, and use the advanced reporting features of Web Intelligence.

Who Should Attend:  This course is designed for business users who need to generate effective reports using BusinessObjects Web Intelligence.

Prerequisites: Prior Business Objects XI Web Intelligence reporting experience or training is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is helpful. Please note that University data will not be used in training exercises.

Fee:  $450.00  

Course Topics: After completing the course, student will be able to:
·    Understand Business Objects terminology and features
·    Analyze data
·    Use advanced query techniques
·    Use report functions
·    Create report variables
·    Use the If Then Else statement
·    Use calculation contexts
·    Report from multiple data sources


Course Outline:

Module 1 – Introduction                
1.    Training Objectives              
2.    Overview of BusinessObjects Tools            
3.    The Island Resorts Marketing Universe        
4.    Course Book Overview                 
5.    Conventions Used In This Book    
                                    
Module 2 – Analyzing Data
1.    Slice and Dice
2.    Drill Through Analysis                


Module 3 - Advanced Functions and Variables
1.    Using Formulas                    
2.    Creating Variables
3.    Working with Functions
4.    Aggregate Functions - Running Calculations
5.    Using Context
6.    Date Functions – DayName
7.    Character Functions – Concatenation    
8.    Report Variable – Average Revenue
9.    Using If( ) Functions

Module 4 – Advanced Queries
1.    Creating Multiple Queries
2.    Synchronizing Data
3.    Using Sub-queries

Module 5 – Viewing Your Reports
1.    Interactive Viewing
2.    Report Scheduling
3.    Sharing Reports

Module 6 - Additional Resources

To purchase a seat, please email your name, PennID#, budget code, and business administrator's email to learnit@isc.upenn.edu  
Seats are limited.

Location: ISC Training Lab 220

iCalendar: http://www.upenn.edu/computing/group/sigcal/Jul1916BusinessObje.ics

 

 

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