Course Overview
Duration: 2 days
Need to turn raw SQL Server data into clear, professional reports? This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to do just that using Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
In Report Builder Level 1 (Course 55123), you’ll learn how to connect to data sources, create tables and matrix reports, group and filter data, apply formatting, and add visualizations like charts. The course combines foundational theory with hands-on labs to help you produce reports that are insightful and presentation-ready.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or transitioning from another reporting tool, this 2-day class equips you with the practical skills to create, polish, and share reports that support decision-making.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you’ll be able to design and distribute data-driven reports using Report Builder and SSRS. You’ll learn to:
- Navigate the Report Builder interface and tools
- Create table and matrix reports
- Write basic and advanced expressions
- Sort, filter, and group report data
- Add visual elements like charts
- Format reports for printing and export
Who Should Attend?
The primary audience for this course are persons who are new to reporting with Microsoft® SQL Server® Report Builder and SSRS, persons who are transitioning from another reporting software application, and persons who are existing Report Builder and SSRS report authors.
Course Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Windows.
- Creating and navigating folders.
- Opening programs.
- Manipulating windows.
- Copying and pasting objects.
- Formatting text.
- Saving files.
What’s included?
- Authorized Courseware
- Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
- Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
- Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
- Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
- Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation
With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.
Methods
- Instructor-Led (the best training format we offer)
- Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor-Led
- Self-Paced Video
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| Start | Finish | Public Price | Public Enroll | Private Price | Private Enroll |
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| 12/8/2025 | 12/12/2025 | ||||
| 12/29/2025 | 1/2/2026 | ||||
| 1/19/2026 | 1/23/2026 | ||||
| 2/9/2026 | 2/13/2026 | ||||
| 3/2/2026 | 3/6/2026 | ||||
| 3/23/2026 | 3/27/2026 | ||||
| 4/13/2026 | 4/17/2026 | ||||
| 5/4/2026 | 5/8/2026 | ||||
| 5/25/2026 | 5/29/2026 | ||||
| 6/15/2026 | 6/19/2026 | ||||
| 7/6/2026 | 7/10/2026 | ||||
| 7/27/2026 | 7/31/2026 | ||||
| 8/17/2026 | 8/21/2026 | ||||
| 9/7/2026 | 9/11/2026 | ||||
| 9/28/2026 | 10/2/2026 | ||||
| 10/19/2026 | 10/23/2026 | ||||
| 11/9/2026 | 11/13/2026 | ||||
| 11/30/2026 | 12/4/2026 | ||||
| 12/21/2026 | 12/25/2026 | ||||
| 1/11/2027 | 1/15/2027 |
Agenda
Exploring the Report Builder Environment
- Introduction to the interface
- Working with existing reports
- Lab: Navigating Report Builder
Adding Data to Table Reports
- Creating data sources and datasets
- Using the Tablix data region
- Lab: Building table reports
Formatting Data and Using Expressions
- Report formatting basics
- Sorting, filtering, and adding fields
- Writing basic and complex expressions
- Lab: Formatting reports and expressions
Grouping Report Data
- Grouping data manually and with expressions
- Creating subgroups and aggregates
- Lab: Reports with grouping and totals
Matrix Reports
- Creating matrix layouts
- Adding and modifying column groups
- Lab: Designing matrix reports
Charts
- Creating chart wizard reports
- Adding charts to existing layouts
- Customizing chart types and properties
- Lab: Creating and enhancing chart reports
Printing and Exporting Reports
- Print options and setup
- Exporting to PDF, Excel, Word, and other formats
- Lab: Outputting and sharing reports
