Course Outline
Introduction
- Installing and configuring Tableau
- Overview of Tableau software capabilities
- Navigating the Tableau user interface
Connecting to Data Sources
- Available data connection options
- Data simplification and preparation
- Joining database sources
- Inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending multiple data sources within a single worksheet
Manipulating Data in Tableau
- Incorporating multiple measures in a view
- Visualizing relationships between numerical values
- Focusing on specific data points
- Customizing data representations
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Data types: Discrete versus Continuous for measures
Developing Calculations in Tableau
- Row-level calculations
- Aggregate calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Quick table calculations
- Managing dates and times
Data Analysis via Table Calculations
- Quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Addressing and partitioning techniques
Organizing, Filtering, Sorting & Grouping
- Structuring your data effectively
- Slicing data by date
- Simplifying and sorting datasets
- Advanced filtering and hiding options
- Exploring various methods for ordering and grouping data
- Sorting, Groups, Bins, and Sets
Parameters in Tableau
- Creating and managing parameters
- Using parameters in calculated fields
- Configuring parameter control options
- Enhancing analysis and visualizations using parameters
Creating Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Cross-tabulation tables
- Geographic maps, heat maps, and tree maps
- Pie charts and bar charts
- Date and time visualizations
- Stacked bars and area charts
- KPI indicators
- Dual axis and combined charts with varied mark types
- Highlight tables
- Scatter plots
Advanced Formatting
- Data labels
- Legends
- Tooltips
- Emphasizing data with reference lines
- Annotations
Communicating Insights via Dashboards
- Dashboard design frameworks
- Filter actions
- Parameter integration
- Highlight actions
- URL actions
Trends and Forecasting
- Understanding and customizing trend lines
- Data distributions
- Forecasting techniques
Distributing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Utilizing extracts versus live connections
- Metadata management and connection sharing
Wrap-Up and Future Learning:
- Final knowledge assessment and hands-on project
- Recommended resources for continued professional development
Requirements
No previous technical or analytical experience is necessary.
Setup Requirements:
None required
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for individuals who are new to Tableau, those seeking to refresh their skills, or professionals aiming to explore the platform in greater depth.
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
