Reporting in HIFIS 4 (with Crystal Reports)
Interested in learning to develop reports using Crystal Reports for use in HIFIS 4? We offer interactive training that is responsive to your needs.
Our training covers everything from getting started in Crystal Reports to understanding the database structure in HIFIS 4 and everything in between. It covers charts and graphs, locating and verifying the correct data sources, linking tables together, and troubleshooting. This training is offered in private, live training: either 4 virtual half-day sessions or 2 consecutive days of in-person training.
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CAD 2,000.00This training is a total of 12 hours of instruction covering everything from getting started in Crystal Reports to understanding the database structure in HIFIS 4 and everything in between. It covers charts and graphs, locating and verifying the correct data sources, linking tables together, and troubleshooting. This training is offered in live sessions, either 4 virtual half-day sessions or 2 days of live training.
“Thanks again for the training, Ali, it might be the single most useful training I've completed at work!”
Robyn Perry
City of Hamilton
Curriculum
The training is divided into four, 3-hour segments. Typically, this training is either conducted in two consecutive full days, or in four 3-hour virtual sessions.
Part 1
Client Basics
- Creating a new report
- Summarizing data
- Simple formulas
- Assignment 1: Demographics
Part 2
Services
- Services in HIFIS
- Intermediate formulas
- Date ranges & date parameters
- Non-date parameters
- Assignment 2: Clients served
Part 3
Tables
- Look-up tables
- Join types
- Finding the data in the database
- Assignment 3: Service restrictions scavenger hunt
- Beg, borrow & steal
- Assignment 4: Decipher
- Assignment 5: Adapt
Part 4
Advanced Wizardry
You choose what would be the best use of your time.
- Option 1: Supervised practice
- Option 2: Advanced formulas - bed nights
- Option 3: Advanced formulas - mathematics
- Option 4: Subreports
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This training is a total of 12 hours of instruction covering everything from getting started in Crystal Reports to understanding the database structure in HIFIS 4 and everything in between. It covers charts and graphs, locating and verifying the correct data sources, linking tables together, and troubleshooting. This training is offered in live sessions, either 4 virtual half-day sessions or 2 days of live training.
“Thank you for the training, that was magical!”
Jessica Brunet
Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
Pricing options
Pick the price option that best fits your needs:
Standard Remote Training
$2,000
Offered virtually over Zoom
12 hours of instruction
Up to 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are lots of options. What this training offers that is unique is its specific focus on HIFIS. We teach you how to use Crystal Reports, true, but a large portion of this training course covers how to find the understand and navigate the database and other HIFIS-specific topics.
Not everyone is well suited to Crystal Reports development. We've put together a free self-assessment tool that should help you decide if this is a training option you would benefit from pursuing.
You will need:
- Your own computer
- A copy of Crystal Reports installed (this is about a $500 cost, although you can get a free 30-day trial)
- The ability to connect to a HIFIS database
We outline the pre-training setup requirements in this document.