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 two decades 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.
Solutions
For Business Growth
Integration
With 22 years of global experience and certifications in Crystal Reports, we provide expert consulting to help businesses worldwide integrate, optimize, and leverage data for real-time insights and smarter decision-making that maximize ROI.
Unlock the full potential of your business with data-driven strategies designed to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you need customized solutions, seamless platform integration, or expert guidance, our consulting services ensure your business stays ahead in an evolving digital landscape and competitive global market.
Unlock Powerful Insights with Crystalize – Global Expertise, Local Impact
Data is one of the most valuable assets in today's fast-paced business environment. Crystal Reports enables organizations worldwide to transform raw data into actionable insights, empowering decision-makers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand reports. Whether managing finances, tracking inventory, or analyzing performance metrics, our global consulting services ensure that businesses across industries gain a competitive edge.
• Tailored to Your Business Needs – No matter your location or industry, we provide custom reporting solutions designed to match your specific requirements. From financial reports to operational dashboards, our expertise ensures you get precisely what you need when you need it.
• Seamless Integration Across Platforms – Whether you use QuickBooks, ERP systems, or Power BI, Crystalize can customize and integrate databases across multiple platforms. Our solutions help businesses worldwide consolidate data efficiently, ensuring real-time insights that drive growth.
• Global Reach, Local Expertise – We work with businesses across borders and industries, offering remote and onsite consulting to ensure your data works for you—wherever you are.
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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 or Teams
➤ One to one dedicated instructor option
➤ Save on travel costs
TraIning that comes with support
Crystalize specializes in Crystal Reports with over twenty years of experience in both training and consulting. We have developed our own best practice methodology and bring our extensive consultancy experience to our training. Whether you need training to create reports or need us to create reports for you (or a combination of both) we can provide the particular service that exceeds your expectations.
✔ 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
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 experience 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.
| Crystal Reports Accelerated (Level 1 & Level 2) Inquire for price |
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)
Request Quote
▪ Request a quote - indicate your location, the number of students, version and course/s and we will provide you with a pdf quotation.
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.
❝His style was very engaging and he was able to make the most complex topics easy to understand. ❞
❝Gordon really knows Crystal and is very passionate and enthusiastic.❞
❝Great explanations of complex topics i.e. sub reports and passing values❞
❝Very knowledgable; great communication skills; very clear and consise; AWESOME JOB! Would recommend to others❞
❝Very good flow, excellent Crystal knowledge - great examples and presentation❞
❝Gordon is an excellent trainer. Very in touch with the class.❞
❝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.❞
❝Well presented, excellent presentation skills, able to answer all questions (with examples). Hoping to be able to call on him again.❞
❝Never had a better instructor in any previous course taken. Well done Gordon❞
❝Liked request for (first) attention to show, then time to (second) practice and then (third) review❞
❝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!!❞
❝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!❞
❝Steve is Awesome! Very patient, extremely knowledgeable on the program. Eager to apply concepts to practical work examples.❞
❝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.❞
❝Steve was very knowledgeable on Crystal. His instructing skills were excellent.❞
Gordon Portanier,
CRCP (2005 – 2008), BOCP (2008 – 2016), SAP Certified Associate Crystal Reports (2016 to present)
Certified Crystal Reports Consultant & Trainer
e. gordonportanier@crystalize.ca
t. 416 655 2129