This certification centers on SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), a server-based report-generating software system from Microsoft. It is designed to provide the tools and knowledge needed to create dynamic, data-driven reports. You'll learn to author, manage, and deliver reports using SSRS, exploring various report design techniques from basic to advanced. The course will cover creating interactive reports, using different data visualization components, managing report security, and automating report delivery.
Who Should Take This Certification?
As a popular database language, SQL is a great entry point for anyone interested in analyzing data. Examples of some professionals who use SQL daily include journalists, researchers, marketers, financial planners, and public health specialists. This program will grow your competence in data management AND confidence in data accuracy and validity. Employees and job seekers looking to improve their database management skills should also consider this certificate for professional development.
Workplace Skills
- Report Design and Delivery: Design comprehensive SSRS reports and manage the delivery of those reports to the right stakeholders at the right time.
- Data Visualization: Create compelling data visualizations within reports to effectively communicate the right data to drive decision-making processes.
- Advanced Report Features: Master advanced features of SSRS, including subreports, drill-down reports, and parameters and expressions, to create customized reporting solutions.
- Data Security: Implement report data security to ensure sensitive information is accessible only to authorized users, maintaining compliance with data governance policies.
- Report Automation: Automate report processing and subscription-based deliveries, enhancing productivity by providing automated, timely data-driven communication.
Requirements
This certification includes a series of progressive courses: Introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services, Intermediate SQL Server Reporting Services, and Advanced SQL Server Reporting Services. Completing this three-course sequence will result in issuing this certification and the accompanying badge, which may be displayed in your email signature and on LinkedIn.
Intermediate Applications of SQL or equivalent experience and knowledge are required prior to enrolling in Introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services.
Schedule
Courses are held monthly and may be taken online synchronously or in person at our training center in Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri. Employers and job centers may also request training held at an offsite location. Please contact info@cetc.umsl.edu for further information.
Pathways
This certificate builds upon skills learned in the SQL Fundamentals certificate. Students with significant experience using SQL may reach out to info@cetc.umsl.edu to inquire regarding bypassing prerequisite requirements. Each course is worth 0.65 CEUs.
For More Information
For more information and registration details, please visit the dedicated course area on our website or contact our support team at info@cetc.umsl.edu.