Cognos Reporting Tool Training
Users consuming data from enterprise resources use Cognos as their primary reporting tool for operational data. The courses listed below are based on user roles and licensing. Please review the roles needed for your position with your supervisor.
COG 101 - Cognos Analytics Navigation
Introductory course for ALL Cognos users. A Cognos license is REQUIRED in order to take this course. Click here to request a Cognos license. The course covers basic navigation, report usage features, folder and report properties, and report output options.
Cognos Analytics Navigation Training Manual
COG 111 - Cognos Analytics Scheduler
Completion of COG 101 is required. A Cognos license is REQUIRED in order to take this course. In this course, you will create scheduled report output within the Cognos portal for email distribution or viewing within Cognos Analytics. User best practices and scheduler properties and options are also covered.
Cognos Analytics Scheduler Manual
Creating a Cognos Schedule Video - a demonstration of creating a schedule, including creating a report view and setting prompt selections.
COG 401 - Cognos Analytics Authoring
Completion of COG 101 or HR/FI Data Training is required. A Cognos license is REQUIRED in order to take this course. For an optimal training experience, it is RECOMMENDED to have Cognos Authoring Capabilities before attending the training session or viewing the instructional videos. The Authoring tool allows for a robust experience in data handling and report construction. To register for the course, select the "COG 401 - Cognos Analytics Authoring" link above.
Cognos Analytics Authoring Training Manual
Alternatively, if you would like to watch the videos outside of a scheduled training, you can access them via the Cognos Videos page. They are located in the "Cognos Analytics Authoring" section. Run time of videos is just under two hours. Please note, the videos were made using a previous version of Cognos; therefore, the screen layout in the videos may not match the current version of Cognos used today.
The data package to use for the Cog 401 training videos is located in Cognos QA using the following path:
Team content > Samples > By feature > Core > Data > Great outdoors data module
In addition to the videos, below are authoring resources:
IBM - Getting started in Cognos - Reporting Webpage
IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting Version 11.2 User Guide
Cognos Authors Links and Resources