Course Outline
Introduction
- Setting up Tableau
- Overview of the Tableau Software
- Navigating the Tableau User Interface
Establishing Data Connections
- Available data connection types
- Streamlining and preparing data
- Joining database sources
- Inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending various data sources within a single worksheet
Manipulating Data in Tableau
- Utilizing multiple measures in a view
- Illustrating relationships between numerical values
- Displaying specific data values
- Customizing data presentation
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Data types: discrete versus continuous measures
Performing Calculations in Tableau
- Row-level calculations
- Aggregate calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Quick table calculations
- Handling dates and times
Data Analysis with Table Calculations
- Quick table calculations
- Scope and direction
- Addressing and partitioning
Organizing, Filtering, Sorting & Grouping
- Structuring your data
- Filtering data by date
- Simplifying and sorting datasets
- Advanced filtering and hiding options
- Exploring various ordering and grouping methods
- Sorting, groups, bins, and sets
Utilizing Parameters in Tableau
- Creating parameters
- Incorporating parameters into calculated fields
- Configuring parameter controls
- Enhancing analysis and visualizations using parameters
Developing Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Cross tabs
- 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
- Additions and annotations
Communicating Insights with Dashboards
- Dashboard architecture
- Filter actions
- Parameters
- Highlight actions
- URL actions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Statistical distributions
- Forecasting models
Sharing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards
- Utilizing extracts versus live connections
- Managing metadata and sharing connections
Summary and Next Steps:
- Final knowledge test and hands-on project
- Recommended resources for continued learning
Requirements
No previous technical or analytical experience is necessary.
System Requirements:
None required.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for individuals who have not used Tableau before, those looking for a refresher, or learners wishing 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
