Course Outline
Introduction
- Installation and configuration of Tableau
- Overview of Tableau Software capabilities
- Navigating the Tableau User Interface
Establishing Data Connections
- Review of available data connection options
- Data simplification and preparation strategies
- Merging database sources
- Understanding inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending diverse data sources within a single worksheet
Data Manipulation in Tableau
- Utilizing multiple measures within a view
- Visualizing correlations between numerical values
- Displaying specific data points
- Customizing data presentation
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Data types, and the difference between discrete and continuous measures
Calculation Development
- Implementing row-level calculations
- Performing aggregate calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Applying quick table calculations
- Handling date and time data
Advanced Table Calculations
- Applying quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Concepts of addressing and partitioning
Data Organization, Filtering, Sorting & Grouping
- Structuring your data effectively
- Filtering data by date ranges
- Simplifying and sorting datasets
- Advanced filtering and hiding techniques
- Exploring various ordering and grouping options
- Utilizing Sort, Groups, Bins, and Sets
Utilizing Parameters
- Creation of parameters
- Integrating parameters into calculated fields
- Managing parameter control options
- Enhancing analysis and visualizations through parameters
Developing Basic and Complex Visualizations
- Cross-tabulations
- Geographic maps, heat maps, and tree maps
- Pie and bar chart construction
- Date and time visualization techniques
- Stacked bars and area charts
- KPI dashboard elements
- Dual axis and combined charts utilizing various mark types
- Highlight tables
- Scatter plot analysis
Advanced Formatting
- Data labeling
- Legend management
- Tooltip configuration
- Emphasizing data with reference lines
- Adding annotations
Creating Data Narratives with Dashboards
- Dashboard architectural framework
- Implementing filter actions
- Incorporating parameters
- Applying highlight actions
- Configuring URL actions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Data distribution analysis
- Forecasting techniques
Sharing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Managing extracts versus live connections
- Metadata management and connection sharing
Conclusion and Next Steps:
- Final knowledge assessment and practical project
- Recommended resources for continued learning
Requirements
No previous technical or analytical experience is necessary to participate.
Setup Requirements:
None required
Target Audience:
This program is ideal for individuals who are new to Tableau, require a refresher on core concepts, or wish to deepen their understanding of the platform's advanced capabilities.
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
