Course Outline
Introduction
- Configuring Tableau
- Overview of the Tableau Platform
- Navigating the Tableau Workspace
Data Connectivity
- Exploring available data sources
- Data preparation and simplification
- Joining database entities
- Understanding inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending diverse data sources within a single worksheet
Data Manipulation in Tableau
- Incorporating multiple measures into a view
- Illustrating relationships between numerical values
- Visualizing specific data points
- Tailoring your data presentation
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Data types: discrete versus continuous measures
Formulating Calculations in Tableau
- Row-level calculations
- Aggregate calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Quick table calculations
- Handling dates and time components
Data Analysis via Table Calculations
- Implementing quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Addressing and partitioning techniques
Data Organization: Filtering, Sorting & Grouping
- Structuring your data
- Filtering data by temporal slices
- Simplifying and sorting datasets
- Advanced filtering and visibility options
- Mastering ordering and grouping strategies
- Utilizing Sorts, Groups, Bins, and Sets
Utilizing Parameters in Tableau
- Parameter creation
- Integrating parameters into calculated fields
- Configuring parameter controls
- Enhancing analysis and visuals with dynamic parameters
Developing Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Cross-tabulations
- Geographic, heat, and tree maps
- Pie and bar charts
- Temporal visualizations
- Stacked bar and area charts
- KPI indicators
- Dual-axis and combined charts with varied mark types
- Highlight tables
- Scatter plots
Advanced Formatting
- Applying labels
- Configuring legends
- Creating tooltips
- Emphasizing data with reference lines
- Adding annotations
Narrating Data Stories with Dashboards
- Dashboard architecture
- Filtering actions
- Parameter integration
- Highlighting actions
- URL actions
Trends and Forecasting
- Analyzing and customizing trend lines
- Understanding distributions
- Forecasting techniques
Disseminating Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Using extracts versus live connections
- Metadata management and connection sharing
Summary and Future Path:
- Final knowledge assessment and practical project
- Resources for continued learning
Requirements
No prior technical expertise or analytical experience is necessary to participate.
Configuration Requirements:
None required
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for learners who are new to Tableau, those seeking to refresh their skills, or professionals aiming to delve deeper into the platform’s potential.
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
