Build your First Dashboard with Jaspersoft from Pluralsight

Jaspersoft allows you to create reports that are easy to print, embed, and export. This course will teach you to create your first Jaspersoft report with Jaspersoft Studio.

If you are in need of reports that are easy to print, embed, and export, Jaspersoft may be worth a look. In this course, Build your First Dashboard with Jaspersoft, you’ll learn to create a customizable, exportable report. First, you’ll explore how to use Jaspersoft Studio. Next, you’ll discover how to create your report. Finally, you’ll learn how to format and customize your report. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Jaspersoft Studio needed to create business intelligence reports.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Jaspersoft Studio

Creating Your First Report

Customizing Your Report

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Teaches you how to create reports in Jaspersoft Studio, a popular tool for business intelligence reporting

Provides step-by-step guidance on designing, customizing, and exporting reports

Helps you develop essential skills for creating meaningful and visually appealing reports

Covers key concepts and best practices for business intelligence reporting

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Build your First Dashboard with Jaspersoft with these activities:

Organize and Prepare Your Course Materials

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Establish a strong foundation for your learning by organizing and reviewing the provided materials.

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Create a designated folder or notebook for the course.
Print or download the course syllabus, readings, and any additional resources.
Review the syllabus to identify key topics and assignments.
Highlight or annotate important concepts in the readings.

Review materials on SQL and data querying before starting the course

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Ensure a strong foundation in SQL and data querying to enhance understanding of Jaspersoft's data connectivity features.

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Review your notes or course materials on SQL concepts.
Practice writing SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data.

Review the Basics of SQL and Data Manipulation

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Strengthen your foundation in SQL and data manipulation to enhance your ability to retrieve and process data for report creation.

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Review your notes or online resources on SQL syntax and data manipulation techniques.
Complete practice exercises to test your understanding.
Ask questions in the course discussion forum or consult with the instructor for clarification.

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Examine general software development principles

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Strengthen your foundation in software development principles to prepare for the course material.

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Review basic programming building blocks such as variables, data types, and operators.
Explore general software development concepts such as modularity, abstraction, and encapsulation.
Consider practicing writing basic programs in a language of your choice to apply these principles.

Review data manipulation concepts

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Strengthen your understanding of data manipulation concepts to enhance your learning in this course.

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Refresh your knowledge on data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and sets.
Revisit concepts related to data cleaning, transformation, and aggregation.
Consider working with sample datasets to practice these concepts.

Review Fundamentals of Data Visualization by Claus O. Wilke

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Review foundational concepts of data visualization to reinforce understanding for this course on Jaspersoft.

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Summarize the key concepts of data visualization.
Explain the different types of data visualizations and their applications.

Compile a list of resources on report design best practices

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Enhance understanding of effective reporting techniques by gathering and organizing relevant resources.

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Search for articles, tutorials, and videos on report design best practices.
Organize the resources into a structured format, such as a document or spreadsheet.

Follow tutorials on Jaspersoft's website

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Reinforce course concepts and improve understanding of Jaspersoft Studio by exploring additional tutorials.

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Find tutorials on Jaspersoft Studio's features and tools.
Follow the tutorials to create your own custom reports.

Build a Dashboard Using Jaspersoft Studio Tutorial

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Familiarize yourself with the Jaspersoft Studio environment and its features by following a guided tutorial.

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Find a tutorial that covers the basics of Jaspersoft Studio.
Follow the steps in the tutorial to create a simple dashboard.
Experiment with different features and options in Jaspersoft Studio.

Collaborative Report Design Workshop

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Enhance your understanding and skills by collaborating with peers in a workshop setting.

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Form a group with other students taking the course.
Choose a report design project to work on.
Design and develop the report together.
Present your report to the group and receive feedback.

Participate in a Jaspersoft community forum

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Engage with other Jaspersoft users to exchange knowledge, troubleshoot problems, and stay updated on industry trends.

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Join the official Jaspersoft community forum.
Introduce yourself and ask questions related to the course.
Respond to other users' queries and share your knowledge.

Create and Modify Reports in Jaspersoft Studio

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Gain proficiency in creating and modifying reports using Jaspersoft Studio through repetitive exercises.

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Create a new report in Jaspersoft Studio.
Add data to the report.
Format the report.
Save and export the report.

Create multiple reports with varying complexity

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Gain practical experience in creating and customizing reports to solidify skills in using Jaspersoft Studio.

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Create a simple report with basic elements.
Add more complex elements to your report, such as charts and graphs.
Customize the appearance of your report, including fonts, colors, and layout.

Develop a Custom Report for a Business Case

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Apply your skills to a real-world scenario by creating a customized report for a specific business case.

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Identify a business case that requires a custom report.
Gather data and determine the required report format.
Create the report using Jaspersoft Studio.
Present the report and receive feedback.

Contribute to open-source projects related to Jaspersoft

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Gain practical experience in Jaspersoft while making a valuable contribution to the open-source community.

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Explore open-source projects related to Jaspersoft on platforms like GitHub.
Identify areas where you can contribute, based on your skills and interests.
Submit pull requests to contribute your code and improvements.

Showcase Your Proficiency with a Capstone Report

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Demonstrate your mastery of the course material by creating a comprehensive capstone report that showcases your skills and knowledge.

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Select a complex business case that requires a comprehensive report.
Gather data, analyze it, and develop insights.
Design and create a professional report using Jaspersoft Studio.
Present your report to a panel of experts.

Build a portfolio of custom Jaspersoft reports

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Demonstrate mastery and showcase skills by creating a portfolio of diverse custom reports using Jaspersoft Studio.

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Identify different types of reports to include in your portfolio.
Design and create each report, ensuring they meet specific criteria.
Document and present your portfolio to potential employers or clients.

Career center

Learners who complete Build your First Dashboard with Jaspersoft will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst participates in the entire data science lifecycle, including the planning and execution of data collection, analysis, and visualization. As part of a team that may also include Business Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers, the Data Analyst is responsible for cleaning and preparing data, discovering insights that may be leveraged by the business for decision making, and presenting these insights to stakeholders. Jaspersoft is a valuable tool that a Data Analyst can use to generate business intelligence reports that may help you to identify trends, forecast performance, make informed decisions, and more.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

A Business Intelligence Analyst (BIA) also participates in the data science lifecycle, usually as a member of a cross-functional team. In addition to the technical skills required to translate business problems into actionable insights, BI Analysts also need to be able to clearly communicate their findings to stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds. A BIA might use a tool like Jaspersoft to generate visual representations of data that can then be used to support presentations and drive conversations that lead to better decision making.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer builds and maintains the data infrastructure that supports an organization's data science lifecycle. They design and implement data pipelines, manage data quality, and ensure that data is accessible to those who need it. Jaspersoft is one of many tools a Data Engineer may use to gain insights into the performance of pipelines.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst works at the intersection of business and technology to analyze data, understand business needs, and design solutions that meet those needs. They can use a variety of tools to help with their work, including Jaspersoft, which allows the creation of reports that can be used to analyze business performance and trends.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's database systems. They ensure that data is stored securely and efficiently, and that it is accessible to those who need it. Jaspersoft is one of many tools a DBA may use to monitor database performance and generate reports that can be used to identify and resolve issues.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for the entire data science lifecycle, from start to finish. They interpret business requirements and translate them into statistical models to drive insights and decision making. They often have advanced degrees, such as a Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. Jaspersoft is one of many tools a Data Scientist may use to generate reports and visualizations that can be used to share insights with stakeholders and other team members.

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Data Visualization Specialist

A Data Visualization Specialist is responsible for designing and creating visualizations that communicate data insights in a clear and concise way. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and create visualizations that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Data Visualization Specialist may use to create visualizations that can be used to support presentations, drive conversations, and make informed decisions.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and create project plans that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Project Manager may use to track project progress and generate reports that can be used to communicate project status to stakeholders.

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Report Developer

A Report Developer creates and modifies reports that are used to communicate data and insights within an organization. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and design reports that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Report Developer may use to create reports that are easy to read and understand.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and design applications that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Software Developer may use to generate reports that can be used for testing and debugging software applications.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager plans and executes the development of products. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and create product plans that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Product Manager may use to generate reports that can be used to track product development progress and identify areas for improvement.

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Sales Manager

A Sales Manager plans and executes sales campaigns. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and create sales plans that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Sales Manager may use to generate reports that can be used to track sales performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager plans and executes marketing campaigns. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and create marketing plans that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Marketing Manager may use to generate reports that can be used to track campaign performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Operations Manager

An Operations Manager plans and executes the operations of an organization. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and create operations plans that meet those needs. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that an Operations Manager may use to generate reports that can be used to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Customer Success Manager

A Customer Success Manager works with customers to ensure their satisfaction with a product or service. They identify and resolve customer issues, and work to build relationships with customers. Jaspersoft is one of many tools that a Customer Success Manager may use to generate reports that can be used to track customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.

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