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Course Overview
Need reports but limited by your current database tools? This Crystal Reports 2016 training course is your entry point to professional-grade reporting. You’ll learn how to pull data from various sources—like relational databases and Excel—then shape and present it using formulas, parameters, groups, and visuals.
By the end of this two-day course, you’ll be able to build clear, compelling reports and distribute them in the format your team or clients need. Whether you’re brand-new to reporting or looking to level up from Excel, this course gives you a practical foundation in Crystal Reports.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for people who need output from a database. In some cases, database programs have limited reporting tools, or tools that are not accessible. Learners may or may not have programming or SQL experience.
Course Objectives
After completing this Crystal Reports training course, you’ll be able to connect to data sources and transform raw data into professional reports. Skills include:
- Navigating the Crystal Reports interface
- Creating and formatting reports
- Using formulas to manipulate and filter data
- Designing parameterized and grouped reports
- Incorporating Excel data into reports
- Exporting and distributing finished reports
Course Outline
Module 1: Exploring the Crystal Reports Interface
- Explore Crystal Reports
- Use Crystal Reports Help
- Customize Report Settings
Module 2: Working with Reports
- Create and Modify a Report
- Display Specific Report Data
- Work with Report Sections
Module 3: Using Formulas in Reports
- Create and Edit Formulas
- Filter Data with Formulas
- Handle Null Values and Advanced Functions
Module 4: Building Parameterized Reports
- Create Parameter Fields and Prompts
- Use Range Parameters
- Build Top N Reports with Parameters
Module 5: Grouping Report Data
- Group and Modify Groups
- Use Parameters to Group
- Create Parameterized Top N Reports
Module 6: Enhancing a Report