Course Outline
Introduction
- Installing and configuring Tableau
- Overview of Tableau capabilities
- Exploring the Tableau interface
Connecting to Data
- Available data source options
- Data simplification and preparation
- Joining database tables
- Understanding inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending multiple data sources within a single worksheet
Data Manipulation in Tableau
- Applying multiple measures in a view
- Visualizing relationships between numerical data
- Displaying specific data points
- Customizing data representation
- Distinguishing between dimensions and measures
- Data types and discrete versus continuous measures
Developing Calculations
- Row-level calculations
- Aggregate calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Quick table calculations
- Handling dates and times
Data Analysis via Table Calculations
- Quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Addressing and partitioning
Organization, Filtering, Sorting & Grouping
- Structuring your data
- Filtering data by date
- Simplifying and sorting datasets
- Advanced filtering and visibility options
- Exploring various ordering and grouping methods
- Sorting, groups, bins, and sets
Utilizing Parameters
- Creating parameters
- Incorporating parameters into calculated fields
- Parameter control settings
- Enhancing analysis and visual output using parameters
Constructing Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Cross-tabulations
- Geographic maps, heat maps, and tree maps
- Pie and bar charts
- Visualizing date and time data
- Stacked bars and area charts
- KPI indicators
- Dual-axis and combined charts with varied mark types
- Highlight tables
- Scatter plots
Advanced Formatting
- Labels
- Legends
- Tooltips
- Emphasizing data with reference lines
- Annotations
Narrating Data Stories with Dashboards
- Dashboard architecture
- Filter actions
- Parameters
- Highlight actions
- URL actions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Distributions
- Forecasting techniques
Distributing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Using extracts instead of live connections
- Managing metadata and sharing connections
Wrap-Up and Future Steps:
- Final assessment and hands-on project
- Curated resources for continued learning
Requirements
Participants do not need any prior technical or analytical experience to enroll.
Setup Requirements:
None required
Target Audience:
This training is tailored for individuals with no prior exposure to Tableau, those seeking to refresh their skills, or professionals 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
