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Course Outline

Introduction to Tableau Explorer

  • Understanding what Tableau Explorer entails.
  • Distinguishing between Explorer, Viewer, and Creator roles.
  • Overview of Tableau Cloud and its user interface.

Navigating Workbooks and Dashboards

  • Opening dashboards and understanding layout elements.
  • Utilizing tooltips, filters, legends, and highlights.
  • Switching between sheets and dashboards.

Interacting with Data

  • Using filters and parameters.
  • Drilling down and up through hierarchies.
  • Using the “View Data” feature.

Custom Views and Subscriptions

  • Saving custom filtered views.
  • Subscribing to dashboards with scheduled updates.
  • Setting up data-driven alerts.

Collaboration and Sharing

  • Adding comments to dashboards.
  • Sharing views with team members.
  • Exporting dashboards and visualizations.

Exploring Data Sources

  • Browsing connected data sources.
  • Understanding data refresh schedules.
  • Using published data in new explorations.

Best Practices for Explorers

  • Working efficiently with large dashboards.
  • Avoiding common mistakes when applying filters.
  • Ensuring consistency in shared insights.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with interpreting basic charts and tables.
  • Previous experience working with data in Excel or similar tools.
  • No prior Tableau development experience is required.

Target Audience

  • Business professionals who consume and interact with dashboards.
  • Team members responsible for monitoring KPIs and trends.
  • Stakeholders who utilize Tableau to explore published reports.
 7 Hours

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