IMPORTANT NOTE: We recently upgraded Cognos to version 11.2.2. Please see the Cognos Upgrade Info page to review details and resources.
IBM Cognos Analytics is the primary tool used for reporting on data in the WashU data warehouse. Using the tools in the Cognos suite, you can author reports and analyze data to make the best decisions for your team.
Self-service analytics is an integral part of the overall Analytics solution we provide to our community. Providing access to all relevant data through packages allows building individual reports for a wide range of business issues.
If you notice a data mismatch, it may be due to a pending refresh. See the database refresh schedule for more details.
Cognos training is recommended for all Cognos users, though the type of training you need will depend on whether you are a report author or report consumer.
Learning and referential resources can be found on the Analytics Resource Library or directly in Cognos in the Resources tab of the Content area.
To log into Cognos, see the new login procedures outlined in the Cognos 11.2 Quick Start Guide.
If you need access to shared reports or data in Cognos, please see the Request Access page.