Course Overview
The “Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 3” course is designed to enhance the skills of professionals in creating sophisticated reports and visualizations using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Report Builder. Learners will delve into advanced techniques such as incorporating shapes for visual impact, utilizing the rectangle for enhanced visualizations, and controlling the display of report items. They’ll also learn to create dynamic tiles within a Tablix and how to bring data to life through enhanced visualizations. Furthermore, the course covers the fundamentals of the Visual Basic programming language, essential for custom code in SSRS. Learners will understand Visual Basic language components, decision structures, and how to create procedures. The course also teaches how to integrate Visual Basic into SSRS reports, call Visual Basic code, and leverage external code to create more powerful and dynamic reports. This comprehensive training will empower learners with the skills to design, develop, and deploy advanced reports that effectively communicate complex data.
Learning Objectives
- Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes and Concepts: Gain advanced skills in SSRS Report Builder by mastering enhanced visualizations, Visual Basic integration, and dynamic report design to create sophisticated reports.
- Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand and apply the significance of shapes for effective reporting and data presentation.
- Create advanced visualizations and manage item display using the Rectangle tool in SSRS.
- Implement and control the visibility of report items to enhance report interactivity and user experience.
- Design and construct tiles within a Tablix to organize data in a compact and readable format.
- Develop proficiency in creating enhanced visualizations to communicate data insights more effectively.
Course Prerequisites
To ensure a successful learning experience in the Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 3 course, participants should ideally have the following minimum prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of database concepts, including tables and relationships.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) at a fundamental level.
- Knowledge of creating basic reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or another reporting tool.
- Fundamental understanding of data manipulation using Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
- Basic programming knowledge, particularly in Visual Basic (VB) or a similar language, is helpful but not essential.
Target Audiance
- IT Managers who aim to enhance their team's reporting capabilities.
- Data Analysts looking to refine their skills in creating detailed reports.
- Business Intelligence Professionals seeking advanced knowledge in SSRS.
- Database Administrators interested in integrating report building with database management.