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Crystal Reports

Turn your data into engaging, dynamic reports

A practical one-day course that gives you the skills to use Crystal Reports effectively – building, grouping and formatting reports, using formulas and parameters, and distributing data – delivered at your premises or at our venues.

Length1 day
LevelAll levels
FormatsIn-house · Live online · Public
Group sizeUp to 8 per group
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Overview

About the Crystal Reports course

This one-day course provides you with the concepts and skills to use Crystal Reports effectively. It covers using formulas, building and grouping reports, and distributing data. By the end of the training you will be more confident creating engaging and dynamic business reports using graphs, charts and drill-down features.

It pairs well with our Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Power BI courses.

  • Free training needs analysis before your course
  • Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
  • Free post-course telephone & email support
Build Reports

Create, modify and customise reports and their sections.

Formulas & Parameters

Filter data, handle null values and add prompts and range parameters.

Group & Enhance

Group data, build Top N reports and format with templates and objects.

Excel & Distribution

Report on Excel data, export results and create mailing labels.

Course outline

What the day covers

9 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Overview4 topics
  • Explore Crystal Reports
  • Reports and databases
  • Use Crystal Reports Help
  • Customise the report settings
Working with Reports4 topics
  • Create a report
  • Modify a report
  • Display specific report data
  • Work with report sections
Using Formulas in Reports5 topics
  • Create a formula
  • Edit a formula
  • Filter data using a formula
  • Work with advanced formulas and functions
  • Handle null values
Building Parameterised Reports3 topics
  • Create a parameter field
  • Use a range parameter in a report
  • Create a prompt
Grouping Report Data4 topics
  • Group report data
  • Modify a group report
  • Group using parameters
  • Create a parameterised Top N report
Enhancing a Report4 topics
  • Format a report
  • Insert objects in a report
  • Suppress report sections
  • Use report templates
Creating a Report from Excel Data3 topics
  • Create a report based on Excel data
  • Modify a report generated from Excel data
  • Update data in a report based on Excel data
Distributing Data2 topics
  • Export data
  • Create mailing labels
By the end of the course, delegates will:4 topics
  • Be familiar with using Crystal Reports.
  • Know how to use formulas.
  • Be able to build and group engaging, dynamic reports.
  • Feel confident distributing data.
Courses & fees

Ways to book this course

In-House at Your Premises

Tailored Group Course

£795+ VAT
Total group price · One day · up to 8 people
  • Our trainer prepares, visits and teaches at your premises
  • Tailored to your own reports and data
  • Reference materials & certificates
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Public Scheduled Course

1-Day Public Course

£295+ VAT
Per delegate · One day · per delegate · run on demand · Discounts when you book 2 or more delegates
  • Run subject to adequate demand
  • Learn alongside delegates from other organisations
  • Reference materials & certificates
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The in-house price is per day for up to 8 attendees. Public courses are run subject to adequate demand; the public price is per delegate – book 2 or more delegates and receive significant volume discounts.

Is it right for you?

Who the course is for

Who should attend

Any professional who wants a better knowledge of Crystal Reports so they can create engaging and dynamic reports – from new users to those who want to get more from formulas, parameters and grouping.

Every course includes

More than just a training day

Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?

Any professional who wants a better knowledge of Crystal Reports so they can create engaging and dynamic reports.

Do I need any previous experience?

The course starts with an overview of Crystal Reports, reports and databases, so it suits new users as well as people who want to build on what they already know. We are happy to check that the content is right for you before you book.

Is there practical work?

Yes. You build, modify, group and format reports throughout the day, working with formulas, parameters and Excel data.

Can the course be tailored to our organisation?

Yes. Our trainer can prepare, visit and teach a course at your premises, and every in-house course starts with a free training needs analysis so it reflects your own reports and data.

When do public courses run?

Public courses are run subject to adequate demand. Call 0345 450 0051 or contact us for availability.

What do attendees receive?

Every attendee receives reference materials and a course completion certificate, and we provide free post-course telephone and email support.

Training a larger group?

Our in-house price covers groups of up to 8 people. If you have a larger team, or several teams to train, please speak with one of our team to discuss this further. We will help you work out the best way to run it and put together a tailored quote.

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Ready to build better reports?

Speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored Crystal Reports course at your premises or to check availability for a public course.

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