SUMMARY:   This course can be delivered at version 5i and 6 if required. AUDIENCE:   A comprehensive, quick-start course suitable for new users or those wishing to extend their knowledge of the product. It also provides an ideal background for IT staff that are required to support Business Objects as a corporate product. PREREQUISITES:   Delegates should be able to use Microsoft Windows and be familiar with the use of products such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 123. DURATION:   2 days. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   The course provides an overview of the BusinessObjects environment and explores the rich functionality of the product via guided demonstrations and numerous workshops. The course covers both Reporter and Explorer functionality. In addition to the basic tool set, the course covers more advanced topics such as user objects, templates, outlining and more complex query techniques. COURSE CONTENT:   The BusinessObjects Environment Creating Queries Table Manipulation - Sorting, Filtering, Calculations, Alerters, Ranking Crosstabs Charts Report Manager and Document Navigation Formatting Excel Data - Query And Export Conditions - Simple, Complex, Prompts, Sub Queries, Union, Intersect and Minus. Multiple Data Providers - Combining Data from Multiple Sources. Local Formulae and Variables User Objects Breaks Master Detail Reports Slice and Dice Drilling Templates and Standard Report Styles - Applying, Creation. Publishing Documents - Printing and Sending via the Repository. Major Workshop All third-party brands and trademarks belong to their respective owners. JW07/01