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Connecting to Datasources

  • Loading data into Tableau
  • Combining data tables – join
  • Combining data from different sources – merge
  • Extracting data to Tableau format
  • SQL queries
  • Managing data
  • Renaming data
  • Creating parameters (workbook variables)
  • Metadata

Effective Visualizations

  • Elements of a good visualization
  • Selecting the appropriate chart
  • The role of color in data storytelling
  • Avoiding misleading your audience
  • Best practices

Calculations

  • Arithmetic calculations
  • Working with strings
  • Operations on dates and time
  • Array calculations
  • Conditional and logical expressions
  • Conditional filtering

Processing Array Data

  • Differences between Excel and Tableau
  • Processing arrays in Tableau
  • Writing custom SQL statements

Statistics

  • Adding reference and trend lines
  • Calculating descriptive measures
  • Subtotals
  • Aggregation and disaggregation
  • Forecasting

Building Effective Dashboards

  • Combining visualizations
  • Formatting dashboards
  • Adding filters and actions to create interactive dashboards
  • Creating an aesthetically pleasing dashboard
  • Best practices for dashboard creation

Sharing Dashboards

  • Publish to Tableau Reader
  • Publish to Tableau Server
  • Publish to PDF

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental data analysis concepts
  • Prior experience with Tableau or comparable data visualization tools
  • Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with working with datasets

Audience

  • Data analysts
  • Business intelligence professionals
  • Anyone aiming to enhance their Tableau skills for data visualization
 14 Hours

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