Course Outline
Introduction
- Installation and setup of Tableau
- Overview of Tableau software capabilities
- Navigating the Tableau user interface
Establishing Data Connections
- Exploring available data connection options
- Streamlining and preparing data structures
- Merging database sources
- Applying inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending multiple data sources within a single worksheet
Data Manipulation in Tableau
- Incorporating multiple measures into a view
- Visualizing relationships between numerical values
- Inspecting specific data points
- Customizing data representations
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Understanding data types, including discrete versus continuous measures
Developing Calculations in Tableau
- Implementing row-level calculations
- Performing aggregate calculations
- Handling numeric, string, and date calculations
- Creating custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Using quick table calculations
- Manipulating dates and times
Data Analysis via Table Calculations
- Applying quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Managing addressing and partitioning
Data Organization, Filtering, Sorting, and Grouping
- Structuring your data effectively
- Segmenting data by date
- Refining and sorting datasets
- Utilizing advanced filtering and hiding options
- Exploring various methods for ordering and grouping data
- Applying sorts, groups, bins, and sets
Parameters in Tableau
- Generating parameters
- Integrating parameters into calculated fields
- Configuring parameter control options
- Enhancing analytical depth and visual appeal using parameters
Creating Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Designing cross tabs
- Creating geographic maps, heat maps, and tree maps
- Constructing pie charts and bar charts
- Visualizing date and time data
- Using stacked bars and area charts
- Displaying KPI charts
- Building dual axis and combined charts with varying mark types
- Creating highlight tables
- Generating scatter plots
Advanced Formatting Techniques
- Adding labels
- Configuring legends
- Implementing tooltips
- Emphasizing data points with reference lines
- Adding annotations
Constructing Data-Driven Stories with Dashboards
- Building the dashboard framework
- Applying filter actions
- Utilizing parameters within dashboards
- Setting up highlight actions
- Implementing URL actions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Analyzing data distributions
- Performing forecasting
Distributing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Utilizing data extracts versus live connections
- Managing metadata and sharing connection details
Summary and Future Directions:
- Final knowledge assessment and hands-on project
- Recommended resources for continued learning
Requirements
There is no need for prior technical or analytical experience.
Setup Requirements:
None required
Target Audience:
This training is tailored for individuals who have never interacted with Tableau, those seeking a refresher on basic concepts, or learners aiming to explore the tool more deeply.
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
