Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 3 Course Overview

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.

These prerequisites are designed to establish a foundational skill set upon which the course will build, allowing participants to fully engage with the advanced topics and practical applications of report writing with Report Builder and SSRS.

Target Audience for Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 3

"Master advanced reporting techniques with Report Builder and SSRS Level 3, designed for seasoned IT professionals seeking to enhance data visualization."

• SQL Server Report Developers
• Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts
• Data Analysts
• BI Report Designers
• Database Developers
• Data Scientists with a focus on visualization
• Advanced Report Writers
• IT Professionals with a background in SQL Server
• Database Administrators (DBAs) looking to expand their reporting skills
• System Analysts involved in data reporting and visualization
• Microsoft Visual Basic Programmers seeking to apply their skills in SSRS
• IT Project Managers overseeing reporting projects
• Technical Consultants specializing in Microsoft BI solutions
• Data Warehouse Specialists looking to create dynamic reports
• Quality Assurance Specialists involved in report validation

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 3?

1. 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.

2. 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.
• Learn the fundamentals of the Visual Basic programming language and its role within SSRS reports.
• Identify and utilize the key components of Visual Basic, including variables, data types, and control structures.
• Incorporate decision structures and procedures within Visual Basic to drive dynamic content in reports.
• Execute Visual Basic code within SSRS reports to create customized functions and complex expressions.
• Integrate external Visual Basic code into SSRS reports to extend functionality and enable advanced data manipulation.