Course Outline
Introduction
- Installation and configuration of Tableau
- Overview of the Tableau software ecosystem
- Navigating the Tableau user interface
Establishing Data Connections
- Exploring available data connection options
- Data simplification and preparation techniques
- Joining various 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 a view
- Visualizing relationships between numerical values
- Focusing on specific data points
- Customizing data presentation
- Distinguishing between dimensions and measures
- Understanding data types and discrete versus continuous measures
Developing Calculations in Tableau
- Implementing row-level calculations
- Performing aggregate calculations
- Creating numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Defining custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Utilizing quick table calculations
- Handling date and time data
Data Analysis Using Table Calculations
- Applying quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Managing addressing and partitioning
Data Organization, Filtering, Sorting, and Grouping
- Structuring and organizing your dataset
- Filtering data by date ranges
- Simplifying and sorting data elements
- Advanced filtering and hiding options
- Exploring various ordering and grouping methods
- Utilizing sorts, groups, bins, and sets
Implementing Parameters in Tableau
- Creating custom parameters
- Integrating parameters into calculated fields
- Configuring parameter control options
- Enhancing analysis and visual interactivity with parameters
Constructing Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Creating cross-tabulations
- Generating geographic maps, heat maps, and tree maps
- Building pie charts and bar charts
- Visualizing date and time trends
- Designing stacked bars and area charts
- Developing KPI charts
- Creating dual-axis and combined charts with varied mark types
- Using highlight tables
- Plotting scatter diagrams
Advanced Formatting Techniques
- Configuring labels
- Customizing legends
- Adding tooltips
- Emphasizing data with reference lines
- Incorporating annotations
Constructing Data Stories with Dashboards
- Structuring the dashboard framework
- Implementing filter actions
- Utilizing parameters for interactivity
- Applying highlight actions
- Configuring URL actions
Identifying Trends and Forecasts
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Analyzing distributions
- Generating forecasts
Distributing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Utilizing extracts versus live connections
- Managing metadata and sharing connections
Conclusion and Future Steps:
- Final knowledge assessment and practical project
- Curated resources for continued learning
Requirements
This course does not require any prior technical expertise or analytical background.
System Requirements:
No specific setup is required.
Target Audience:
This training is ideal for complete beginners to Tableau, professionals seeking to refresh their skills, or those 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
