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Introduction

  • Configuring Tableau.
  • Overview of Tableau Software.
  • Navigating the Tableau User Interface.

Connecting to your data

  • Exploring available data connections.
  • Simplifying and preparing data for analysis.
  • Joining database sources.
  • Understanding Inner, outer, left, and right joins.
  • Blending different data sources within a single worksheet.

Working with Data in Tableau

  • Utilizing multiple measures in a view.
  • Illustrating relationships between numerical values.
  • Focusing on specific values.
  • Customizing your data presentation.
  • Distinguishing between Dimension and Measure.
  • Understanding data types: discrete versus continuous for measures.

Creating calculations in Tableau

  • Performing row-level calculations.
  • Executing aggregate calculations.
  • Conducting arithmetic, string, and date calculations.
  • Developing custom aggregations and calculated fields.
  • Utilizing quick table calculations.
  • Working effectively with dates and times.

Design Principles and how to implement them in Tableau

  • Understanding pre-attentive attributes.
  • Strategic use of color.
  • Selecting the appropriate chart type.
  • Principles of inclusive design.

Building your first data visualization

  • Creating tables.
  • Exploring bar chart variations: bar chart, column chart, bullet charts, and bar-in-bar.
  • Constructing stacked bars and area charts.
  • Designing pie charts.
  • Developing scatter plots.
  • Creating maps.

Taking the most out of formatting

  • Adding and configuring labels.
  • Managing legends.
  • Enhancing tooltips.
  • Highlighting data with reference lines.
  • Using annotations.

Telling a Data Story with Dashboards

  • Structuring a dashboard framework.
  • Implementing filter actions.
  • Utilizing parameters.
  • Applying highlight actions.
  • Incorporating URL actions.

Sharing your work with others

  • Publishing your work to Tableau Public.
  • Understanding sharing options.

Summary and Next Steps:

  • Exploring the Tableau Community.
  • Accessing helpful resources for further learning.

Requirements

Previous experience with Tableau or Business Intelligence (BI) tools is not required.

Audience:
This course is ideal for all individuals employed by nonprofit organizations.

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