Introduction to Tableau

Analyze, visualize and share information quickly using Tableau data visualization software.

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$445

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Introduction to Tableau

Analyze, visualize and share information quickly using Tableau data visualization software.

What you’ll be able to do — competencies

  • Connect to your data and understand Tableau terminology 
  • Use the Tableau interface/paradigm to effectively create the most powerful visualizations  
  • Create basic calculations including string manipulation, basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, logic statements and quick table calculations  
  • Represent your data using various visualization types  
  • Describe your data and create focused and effective visualizations  
  • Create visualizations with multiple measures and dimensions  
  • Handle changes in your data source such as field addition, deletion or name changes  
  • Share your visualizations with others  
  • Combine your visualizations into Interactive Dashboards and Story points, and then publish them to the web 

Course description

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Tableau Software is designed to analyze, visualize and share information quickly. Working with data, learn how to move from simple to complex visualizations and how to combine them in interactive dashboards. Course topics include connecting to your data; the interface; basic calculation; visualization types; trend and reference fields; sharing your work; value lines; and creating interactive dashboards. 

Prerequisites

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  • Windows file and folder management and experience working with data 

Syllabus

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Session 1  

  • Introduction to Tableau user interface 
  • Visualization process 
  • Connecting to data 

Session 2  

  • Building basic charts 
  • Discrete vs. continuous fields 
  • Formatting 

Session 3  

  • Parameters 
  • Visualization best practices 
  • Dashboards and storytelling 

Session 4  

  • Actions 
  • Table calculations 
  • Sharing your work 

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