Course Outline
Introduction
- Installing and configuring Tableau
- Overview of Tableau capabilities
- Exploring the Tableau user interface
Establishing Data Connections
- Reviewing available data sources
- Data preparation and simplification
- Integrating database sources
- Understanding Inner, Outer, Left, and Right joins
- Blending multiple data sources within a single worksheet
Data Manipulation in Tableau
- Incorporating multiple measures into views
- Visualizing correlations between numerical values
- Displaying specific data points
- Tailoring data representation
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Data types: discrete vs. continuous measures
Developing Calculations
- Row-level computations
- Aggregated calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Quick table calculations
- Handling dates and time intervals
Data Analysis via Table Calculations
- Implementing quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Techniques for addressing and partitioning
Data Organization, Filtering, Sorting, & Grouping
- Structuring your data
- Segmenting data by date
- Simplifying and arranging data sets
- Advanced filtering and visibility controls
- Exploring various ordering and grouping methods
- Utilizing Sorts, Groups, Bins, and Sets
Implementing Parameters
- Creating new parameters
- Integrating parameters into calculated fields
- Configuring parameter control options
- Enhancing analyses and visuals using parameters
Creating Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Generating cross tabs
- Developing geographic maps, heat maps, and tree maps
- Creating pie and bar charts
- Visualizing date and time data
- Building stacked bars and area charts
- Designing KPI charts
- Dual axis and combined charts with varied mark types
- Creating highlight tables
- Constructing scatter plots
Advanced Formatting
- Adding labels
- Configuring legends
- Designing tooltips
- Emphasizing data with reference lines
- Adding annotations
Communicating Insights via Dashboards
- Structuring the dashboard framework
- Implementing filter actions
- Utilizing parameters
- Setting up highlight actions
- Configuring URL actions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Analyzing distributions
- Performing forecasting
Distributing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Using extracts versus live connections
- Managing metadata and sharing connections
Summary and Future Directions:
- Final knowledge assessment and practical project
- Recommended resources for continued learning
Requirements
No prior technical or analytical experience is necessary.
System Requirements:
None
Target Audience:
Ideal for individuals with no previous Tableau experience, those seeking to refresh their skills, or users looking to deepen their understanding of the platform.
Testimonials (4)
The joyful atmosphere, the openness of the knowledgeable trainer who offered us a lot of tips and tricks.
Ionut - MOLSONCOORS GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SRL
Course - From Tableau Beginners to Advanced User
The training was very interactive and the trainer was very patience with us, I really enjoy it.
Laura - MOLSONCOORS GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SRL
Course - From Tableau Beginners to Advanced User
The trainer was really knowledgeable in tableau and was able to understand the way of work and how to get from one point to another
Marko - MOLSONCOORS GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SRL
Course - From Tableau Beginners to Advanced User
The energy, knowledge and style of teaching of the trainer
