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Training Sessions

Several training sessions are available to new and existing Cognos users. Below you can find a brief description of each training session offered. In addition to the instructor-led group sessions, 1-on-1 assistance may also be requested. Email eda@ilstu.edu to schedule a time to work directly with one of our Cognos experts.

  • Admissions and Intro to Report Editing

    This instructor-led course demonstrates how to use Cognos to view and modify reports in the Admissions package and view a Dashboard. Topics include: navigating Cognos, understanding what packages/reports are available, modifying reports, exporting reports, and viewing a dashboard. Attending training does not guarantee that access will be approved.

    This course is offered on a request only basis. If you would like to attend Admissions and Intro to Report Editing training, please email eda@ilstu.edu to request a session.

    Training Materials

    Admissions and Intro to Report Editing - Presentation
    Admissions and Intro to Report Editing - Guide

  • Budget Center Training

    Sign-up for Cognos - Budget Center Training

    This instructor-led course will explain and demonstrate the Budget Center and all of its three parts. Topics include: the Fiscal tab of My Illinois State, the Transfer Center application, basic understanding of the data reporting tool, Cognos, navigating Cognos, understanding the reports and information available in reports, and viewing dashboards.

    Before attending training, you must request access to the Budget Center.

    Training Materials

    Budget Center - Presentation
    Budget Center - Guide

  • Student Records Training

    Sign-up for Cognos - Student Records Training

    This instructor-led course will explain the data that is currently available in the Student Records package, discuss data security, explain how to request access, and view the reports that are currently available in Cognos. Attending this training is a requirement for requesting access to the Student Records reports, although attending training does not guarantee that access will be approved.

    Although our preferred method of training is instructor-led, if the available training sessions do not meet your needs, you can request a self-paced online training via ReggieNet. To request access to ReggieNet training, please submit your business case stating both your need for self-paced online training, and for access to the Student Records package to supportcenter@ilstu.edu..

    Training Materials

    Student Records - Presentation
    Student Records - Guide