Crystal Reports 2008 Essential Training Course

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Benefits of Crystal Reports 2008 Training

"What if" you could use Crystal Reports to make hypothetical projections just as you do with Excel? "What if" you could make your reports interactive like Flash applications? "What if" your team could take action based on your report directly from within the report itself?

These scenarios aren't just pipe dreams; they are reality with the 2008 edition of Crystal Reports. But "what if" you invested in the software and didn't bother to enroll in a Crystal Reports 2008 training course? You'd have a fully featured product and no clue how to use it! Don't let this happen to you. You have an exceptional product available to you that offers an unprecedented level of interactivity; give yourself the tools you need to use this application to its fullest potential by engaging in self-study Crystal Reports 2008 training.

The software isn't cheap. In fact, with a price tag in the $500 range, it makes sense to spend a little more for a Crystal Reports 2008 training course so that you can get the most out of your investment. Why wade through the changes on your own when you can learn at your own pace using quality self-study materials?

This edition of Crystal Reports is the first new release in about three years and it brings major changes and enhancements. By mastering the tools and learning how to use each of the features, you will be able to create and deliver meaningful reports.

Now, you can deliver the information your team needs to them when they need it. In addition, your team can interact with your data, make informed decisions, and act upon those decisions directly from within the report itself. With self-study Crystal Reports 2008 training you can learn everything from creating the report to publishing it for on-demand access over the Internet.

Learning Crystal Reports 2008 Essential is easy with instructor-led Video Training

Each new edition of Crystal Reports gets better and better and Crystal Reports 2008 is no exception. Stunning visualizations and interactivity are the icing on the cake. With the 2008 version, you can allow users to explore the report's information interactively - both online as well as on their desktop. In addition, you can embed Flash, Flex, and Xcelsius applications directly in Crystal Reports without coding and create high impact reports and presentations. In order to get the most out of these exciting new features and the Crystal Reports software in general, training is essential.

But who has time for yet another computer training class? If time is in short supply, you can still get instructor-led training without compromising the quality of instruction by choosing the self-paced Crystal Reports 2008 CBT.

Instead of sitting in a classroom, you simply install the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD onto your computer or laptop and watch videos. These videos give you the same instruction led by a certified instructor as you would receive in a traditional course. These Crystal Reports 2008 training videos are even better because you can watch them on demand and fit your training into a hectic schedule.

Use the self-paced Crystal Reports 2008 CBT to master Crystal Reports 2008 once and for all. In addition to watching videos, the course also has many interactive features including simulations, hands-on labs, presentations, and demonstrations. You learn by seeing and doing. The simulated environment and the broadcast quality videos found on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD give you a firsthand look at the software, even if you don't have a copy of Crystal Reports on your computer.

The course is completely self-paced which makes it ideal for just about anyone who needs the training. You can watch the Crystal Reports 2008 training videos as often as you need without worrying about falling behind. If you have a section that you want to explore more thoroughly, you can take as much time as you need with no pressure from others to move on. Likewise, if you already understand a topic, you can jump ahead to another topic on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD without the boredom you would've suffered in a traditional class.

Crystal Reports 2008 Essential Training Video CBT Features:
	Training Videos: An instructor introduces each learning module and gives you a preview of the topics that are covered. Instead of relying on reading written introductions, simply click on the video presentations for an interesting, informative summary of the concepts that you will be learning next. You will be learning these topics directly from an expert instructor who really knows the material.
	Hands-On Labs: Interactive hands-on lab scenarios are included for you to practice your skills. In fact, you don't even need the software on your computer in order to receive this hands-on training. Simulations are critical to the learning process. By modeling a real system and letting you perform the same tasks you would perform on the real system, you are reinforcing your knowledge.
	Player Controls: You can navigate freely with the player controls. You can play, pause, rewind, forward, and stop any video topic. The controls are familiar and easy to use. Simply click the control that matches the functions you want. If you are interrupted during your studies, click the pause button so that you won’t miss a single minute of the video training.
	Course Map: Choosing which topic you want to learn is easy with the convenient course map. Advanced users may skip ahead or repeat users can pick up where they left off. The course map allows you to pick and choose the topics that interest you and tailor the learning. You can even use it as a quick launch for reviewing specific topics.
	Search Function: Find the topics you need instantly. Just type in the word that describes your topic and view the search results. Don't waste countless minutes trying to find something you need now. The Search function is fast, accurate, and easy to use. Relevant search results and fast hyperlinks will jump you to your desired topic in a blink of an eye.
	Note Taking: Put away your notebook and pencil. Instead, jot down notes or questions for later reference by using the useful notepad feature. If an idea comes to mind or if you need to remind yourself of something important while studying, click on the notepad directly from the course interface and type out your thoughts without ever having to lift a pencil.
	Bookmarking: Self-paced study is designed to take place over several sessions which makes bookmarking extremely useful. You can exit your training and quickly reference areas of study you wish to revisit later by using bookmarks. If you want to pay special attention to a particular topic, simply use the bookmark feature so that you can spend extra time mastering the concept.
	Print: Do you need a hard copy? Sometimes, it’s just not practical to log on to your computer when you have a quick question or want to review. The print function lets you print out a hard copy for those times when you need to study offline. Anything that you see on the screen can be printed out for future reference.
	Certificate of Completion: Each interactive course comes with a certificate of completion. After you have finished the course, you just type in your name and print. It's that simple. Get recognized of your accomplishments with our courses.
	Multi-User Licensing: The best single and multi-user licensing agreement in the industry. Our licensing agreements accommodate individual students as well as companies with large training requirements. Single user licenses, single PCs licenses, multiple-user (non-concurrent) licenses, and unlimited corporate server site licenses are all available. This level of flexible licensing can’t be beat. No matter what you need, we have a license.

Training Level: Basic to Intermediate

Why Self-Study Computer Training?

Each new edition of Crystal Reports gets better and better and Crystal Reports 2008 is no exception. Stunning visualizations and interactivity are the icing on the cake. With the 2008 version, you can allow users to explore the report's information interactively - both online as well as on their desktop. In addition, you can embed Flash, Flex, and Xcelsius applications directly in Crystal Reports without coding and create high impact reports and presentations. In order to get the most out of these exciting new features and the Crystal Reports software in general, training is essential.

But who has time for yet another computer training class? If time is in short supply, you can still get instructor-led training without compromising the quality of instruction by choosing the self-paced Crystal Reports 2008.

Instead of sitting in a classroom, you simply install the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD onto your computer or laptop and watch videos. These videos give you the same instruction led by a certified instructor as you would receive in a traditional course. These Crystal Reports 2008 training videos are even better because you can watch them on demand and fit your training into a hectic schedule.

Use the self-paced Crystal Reports 2008 to master Crystal Reports 2008 once and for all. In addition to watching videos, the course also has many interactive features including simulations, hands-on labs, presentations, and demonstrations. You learn by seeing and doing. The simulated environment and the broadcast quality videos found on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD give you a firsthand look at the software, even if you don't have a copy of Crystal Reports on your computer.

The course is completely self-paced which makes it ideal for just about anyone who needs the training. You can watch the Crystal Reports 2008 training videos as often as you need without worrying about falling behind. If you have a section that you want to explore more thoroughly, you can take as much time as you need with no pressure from others to move on. Likewise, if you already understand a topic, you can jump ahead to another topic on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD without the boredom you would've suffered in a traditional class.

Outline

Highlighted demo lessons can be viewed for free.

Table of contents

Lesson 1: Creating Running Tools

1.1 Create a Running Total Field

1.2 Modify a Running Total Field

1.3 Manual Running Totals on Detail Data

1.4 Manual Running Totals on Summary Data

1.5 Duplicating a Running Total

Lesson 2: Building Cross-tabs in Your Report

2.1 Create a Cross-tab

2.2 Create a Specified Group Order

2.3 Filter a Cross-tab by Group

2.4 Change the Cross-tab Format

2.5 Conditionally Format Rows and Columns

2.6 Keep Groups Together

2.7 Cross-tab Calculations

Lesson 3: Adding Subreports

3.1 Insert a Subreport

3.2 Link a Subreport to a Primary Report

3.3 Edit a Subreport’s Structure

3.4 Format a Subreport Using the Format Editor

3.5 Share Variables Between Subreports and Primary Reports

3.6 Create an On-demand Subreport

Lesson 4: Creating Drill-downs

4.1 Create a Drill-down

4.2 Create Separate Headings for Drill-down Data

Lesson 5: Enhancing Report Processing by Writing SQL Statements

5.1 Create a Report Using SQL Queries

5.2 Summarize Report Data Using SQL Aggregate Functions

5.3 Create Joins Using SQL

5.4 Create Subqueries

5.5 Create a SQL Expression Field

Specs and Support

Total training time: ~13 hours
Content: CD-ROM disc (sealed in a DVD-case)

System Requirements:
Platform: Windows Vista / XP / 2000 / 9x / NT
Processor: Pentium 133 Mhz or higher
RAM: 32MB
Hard drive space: 10MB
CD-ROM Drive speed: 24X

Technical Support: support@amazingelearning.com

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