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Introduction to Report Design

Learn how to create, design, and generate compelling reports using iReport.

Want to learn how to create, design, and generate compelling reports for your business or organization? Purchase this self-paced training course! This introductory course is packed with information. Upon completion, you will be confident using iReport to query a data source; design and format report layouts; and incorporate parameters, variables, charts, groups, totals, and sub-datasets into your reports.

• Anyone new to designing reports
• Existing report designers looking to apply their skills to the iReport environment
• Managers overseeing report writing teams or projects  

• Can be completed in 60 to 90 minutes
• Self-paced training allows pause and section re-plays
• Step-by-step instructions with video demonstrations and audio narrative
• Integrated learning exercises and quizzes  

Section 1: Course Overview, Report Design Concepts, The Sample Report, iReport Overview, Installing iReport
Section 2: Launching iReport, Configuring iReport, Report Data Sources
Section 3: Querying Data from a Data Source
Section 4: Compiling and Running a Report in iReport, Working with Query Data
Section 5: Formatting a Report, Report Layout Concepts
Section 6: Working with Groups, Working with Sub-Reports, Working with Charts
Section 7: Error Handling in iReport
Section 8: Course Wrap Up

Working knowledge of the following will help, but is not necessary:

• SQL (Structured Query Language)
• Basic reporting concepts (Headers, Footers, Details)
• Installing software components onto your computer

• Web browser
• Adobe Flash Player v9