Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) Training Course
The Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) is an open-source software project that delivers reporting and business intelligence functionalities for rich client and web-based applications.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for data and business analysts with an intermediate skill level who aim to leverage BIRT to efficiently build and deploy business intelligence reports.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the architecture and core components of the BIRT framework.
- Design and develop informative, dynamic reports utilizing the BIRT Report Designer.
- Apply BIRT’s scripting capabilities to incorporate business logic into reports.
- Optimize and deploy BIRT reports within both web and standalone applications.
Course Format
- Engaging lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To arrange a customized training session for this course, please contact us.
Course Outline
Introduction to BIRT
- Overview of BIRT
- Installing and setting up BIRT
- Understanding BIRT architecture and components
Getting Started with BIRT Report Designer
- Navigating the BIRT workspace
- Basic report design concepts
- Creating a report
Data Sources and Datasets
- Connecting to data sources
- Creating and managing datasets
- SQL for BIRT
Report Item Essentials
- Working with text items
- Tables and grids
- Understanding data bindings
Advanced Reporting Features
- Conditional formatting
- Parameterized reports
- Incorporating charts and graphs
Scripting in BIRT
- Overview of scripting in BIRT
- Event handling scripts
- Custom business logic
Optimizing and Deploying BIRT Reports
- Performance best practices
- Exporting and publishing reports
- Integration with Web and Java applications
Advanced Topics and Extensions
- Working with map visualizations
- Advanced charting techniques
- Extending BIRT with plugins
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of SQL and databases.
- Familiarity with business intelligence concepts and reporting fundamentals.
Audience
- Data analysts
- Business analysts
- IT professionals
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