Servicing Canada & US since 2004
We are a Business Intelligence consulting firm based in Toronto specializing in reporting projects and training using SAP Crystal Reports and our own custom Excel Business Intelligence Add-in.
We can create a cloud-based reporting solution for you or help you leverage your existing technology to meet your business intelligence objectives.
We have experience working with many of the most well known applications such as SAP Business One, Razor's Edge and work with all the major databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostGre SQL, Access, DB2, SQL Anywhere.
There is an art to report writing and our focus is to help companies develop the creative skills needed to become self-sufficient expert Crystal Reports Developers.
We have over a decade of experience passing on our knowledge and passion for Crystal Reports - helping companies deploy and leverage the capabilities of Crystal Reports in their organization. Below are some of our current and past clients.
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Train from the convenience of your office or home computer. Use your own pc and connect to your own data or connect to our cloud pc and work with sample data provided. Save on travel and hotel costs and expericence the individual attention of a dedicated Remote class.
In order to maximize the experience for students we limit the class size for our remote classes. This class is ideal for a small number of students who don't wish to travel to Toronto for one of our public classes.
| Crystal Reports Accelerated (Level 1 & Level 2) $2800 CAD |
Focused
▪ Learn with your data and in your environment
▪ Use our cry-sta-lize Excel Add-in tool to create an Excel data dictionary of all the tables and columns in your database
Cost effective
▪ An onsite course for 2 or more students is the most cost effective option.
Dedicated
▪ Plus it's a dedicated class so you get to focus on what's important to you.
Easy setup
▪ Setup is easy - If you don't have Crystal Reports download and install the Crystal Reports Trial version for training
▪ We can also provide cloud computers to connect to so no setup is required.
▪ Connect to your company database so you can learn using your data or use a provided sample database (or both)
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▪ Request a quote - indicate your location, the number of students, version and course/s and we will provide you with a pdf quotation.
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| Crystal Reports Accelerated (Level 1 & Level 2) Contact for Next Dates $2800 CAD |
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Crystal Reports Level 1 (2 days)
The most popular course we train. Start to build your skills here. Covering all the basics and giving you the building blocks to work at a professional level.
Crystal Reports Level 2 (3 days)
A great course to develop real reporting know how. Learn now to deal with some of the most common challenges in Crystal Reports.
Crystal Reports Accelerated (3.5 days)
Covers both level 1 and level 2 material in 3 or 4 days instead of 5. The course is aimed at students who want to learn at a much faster pace with less hands on exercises. The number of days depends on the level of experience of the students. The 3 day course is generally suited to IT professionals with previous report development experience wheras the 4 day course is suited to most business users.
Introduction To SQL (1 day)
Learn how to write SELECT statements, WHERE clauses, HAVING clauses, UNION joins and Sub SELECT statements.
Train at our location
➤ Small class sizes
➤ Downtown location
➤ Modern training facility
➤ Live trainer (not video based)
Train at Your Location
➤ Use your data or a sample database
➤ Custom course content
➤ Cost efficient
➤ Dedicated class
Train at Home or Office
➤ Just an internet connection required
➤ Use Webex, TeamViewer or LogMeIn
➤ One to one dedicated instructor option
➤ Save on travel costs
TraIning that comes with support
cry-sta-lize specializes in Crystal Reports and we don't do anything else. Consequently, to borrow a Liam Nelson quote from the movie Taken "we have a very particular set of skills".
Our relationships with our clients goes beyond training - we have supported many of our clients for over a decade.
That's why our training comes with 5 hours of support included in the price of every course - support for when you need it.
✔ 100% instructor led
✔ Hands on training
✔ cry-sta-lize printed manuals
✔ Certified instructor
✔ Coverage of SQL techniques
✔ Emphasis on best practice
✔ Consultant tips and tricks
✔ 5 hours support
Crystal Reports Accelerated
❝Gordon was the most effective trainer we have ever had. His style was very engaging and he was able to make the most complex topics easy to understand. Training materials were great. ❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Gordon really knows Crystal and is very passionate and enthusiastic on the topic. He appears to be really want us to succeed after the course.❞
Crystal Reports Level 2
❝Great explanations of complex topics i.e. sub reports and passing values❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Very knowledgable; great communication skills; very clear and consise; AWESOME JOB! Would recommend to others❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Very good flow, excellent Crystal knowledge - great examples and presentation❞
Crystal Reports Accelerated
❝Gordon is an excellent trainer. Very in touch with the class.❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Aside from Steve's very comprehensive knowledge of Crystal, Steve was able to clearly interpret our specific needs and target additional objectives targeted to assist our short term goals.❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Well presented, excellent presentation skills, able to answer all questions (with examples). Overall, Gordon is an excellent instructor. Hoping to be able to call on him again.❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Never had a better instructor in any previous course taken. Well done Gordon❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Liked request for (first) attention to show, then time to (second) practice and then (third) review❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Very good knowledge about Crystal Reports. Content well organized! Great course! Great tool! I'll definitely recommend this course to someone who wants to learn Crystal Reports!!❞
Crystal Reports Level 1
❝Interesting, Kept it fresh and informative. Interactive step by step helpful to student. Well laid out. There is nothing I would change. Very informative and helpful!❞
Crystal Reports Accelerated
❝Steve is Awesome! Very patient, extremely knowledgeable on the program. Eager to apply concepts to practical work examples.❞
Crystal Reports Accelerated
❝Steve was very knowledgeable ad was very flexible to adapt the course to our specific needs. Answered all questions and gave us many tips and tricks that we can use. I feel much more comfortable with looking at and editing Crystal Reports now.❞
Crystal Reports Accelerated
❝Steve was very knowledgeable on Crystal. His instructing skills were excellent and he kept the students engaged.❞
Student
❝Very enjoyable instructor, knowledgeable, humorous; very knowledgeable in terms of other applications where skills are transferable.❞
Student
❝Excellent instructor - he kept the day interesting. He ensured everyone understood the material and did not fall behind.❞
Student
❝Very well spoken and organized. Was able to teach to various levels of user understanding without leaving anyone out. Kept the material interesting. Showed a genuine interest in making sure we understand.❞
Student
❝Knew the material, explained it very well, seemed to be genuinely concerned that the course participants were learning the material.❞
Student
❝An excellent trainer who is approachable and sincerely interested in teaching the material and making sure we as the students understand the topics presented.❞
Student
❝Instructor is excellent at breaking down points so student understands..he makes even difficult material easy to learn. Very personable and he provides clear understandable responses to questions asked.❞
Gordon Portanier,
CRCP (2005), BOCP (2008), SAP Certified Associate Crystal Reports (2016)
Certified Crystal Reports Consultant & Trainer
e. gordonportanier@crystalize.ca
t. 416 655 2129