Mentor Profile: Brief Description: I worked as a Cognos consultant (training and consulting).

This is purely an Interview Oriented Cognos 8 BI Course. I will cover most of the topics, which many interviewers will touch. I know interviewers mind, I have been in interviewing since 4 years I have proven experience in training Software Professional who wants to change their field, many out of college students; house wives who has limited or no experience to get their Dream job in a decent time. Someone questioned me why the price is so low. The answer would be to get started and I want to start out this course with minimum rate possible so people get to know me and prove myself in the Online Teaching mode. I know if one gets succeeded in their job search you will definitely refer to other people All I need from you is the Commitment. You will be provided with the 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Documentation Interview questions Question sessions after every training session Will guide you how to prepare after the training is completed Useful websites to get used to the Industry facing Problems and Solutions Helping in Preparing your resume Conduct two mock interviews

Because of space limitations I was unable to place all the items I am going to cover, you will be covered with all the topics, which will be covers in the interview I know every one is different so I offer one on one session also. Please contact personally if you are looking for one on one session Rather than offer a particular course, I am available to mentor on pretty much any subject related to Cognos BI tools, including designing data mart, capacity planning, creating batch scripts for automation, SQL scripts, security, etc. for experienced professionals in The courses below will be very specific and detailed in nature BI and Datawarehousing Concepts Cognos Framework Manager Cognos 8 BI Installation (Single server and Multiserver installation) Cognos Powerplay (Transformer, Powerplay user/web, Powerplay Enterprise Server) Cognos 8 BI Administration and Security (Access Manager, Directory Server, Cognos Connection) Cognos Impromptu (Catalog, IWR, Upfront)

Please contact me personally for pricing on these specified courses You will get access to online lab, where you can create your own reports. I will give you assignments, which you practice.

Detailed Description: Cognos 8 Architecture Frame Work Manager 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Create a simple Project Explore Data sources, Query Subjects, QueryItems etc Create Joins, maintaining cardinalities Prepare model for reporting (Physical, Business Layer) Filters, Prompts etc Creating package Including Model security Publishing Package

Cognos Connection 1. Exploring Cognos Connection 2. Understanding Public folders/My Folders Report Studio 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Query Studio 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Exploring Query Studio Open ad hoc reports Create a Report Add data to ad hoc reports Examine report types Examine charting Report Studio Overview Types of Reports Creating List Report Creating Crosstab Report Creating Chart Report Creating Drill Through Report Parameters and Prompts Exploring Layout