Course Outline
Introduction
- Initial Tableau configuration
- Overview of Tableau software capabilities
- Navigating the Tableau user interface
Establishing Data Connections
- Exploring available data connection options
- Data preparation and simplification
- Joining database sources
- Understanding inner, outer, left, and right joins
- Blending multiple data sources within a single worksheet
Manipulating Data 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: discrete vs. continuous measures
Developing Calculations in Tableau
- Row-level calculations
- Aggregate calculations
- Numeric, string, and date-based calculations
- Creating custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Applying quick table calculations
- Processing dates and time elements
Data Analysis via Table Calculations
- Implementing quick table calculations
- Defining scope and direction
- Managing addressing and partitioning
Data Organization: Filtering, Sorting & Grouping
- Structuring your data for analysis
- Segmenting data by date
- Streamlining and ordering data sets
- Advanced filtering and visibility controls
- Exploring various options for data ordering and grouping
- Utilizing Sorts, Groups, Bins, and Sets
Using Parameters in Tableau
- Defining and creating parameters
- Integrating parameters into calculated fields
- Configuring parameter control options
- Enhancing analytical depth and visualization interactivity
Constructing Basic and Advanced Visualizations
- Cross-tabulation tables
- Geographic, heat, and tree maps
- Pie and bar charts
- Temporal visualizations
- Stacked bar and area charts
- KPI indicators
- Dual-axis and combined charts with varied mark types
- Highlight tables
- Scatter plots
Advanced Formatting Techniques
- Adding and styling labels
- Configuring legends
- Creating informative tooltips
- Using reference lines to emphasize data
- Incorporating annotations
Creating Data Narratives with Dashboards
- Dashboard architecture and framework
- Implementing filter actions
- Utilizing parameters for interactivity
- Setting up highlight actions
- Configuring URL actions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Interpreting and customizing trend lines
- Analyzing data distributions
- Applying forecasting methods
Distributing Your Work
- Publishing dashboards for access
- Utilizing extracts versus live connections
- Managing metadata and connection sharing
Conclusion and Future Pathways:
- Final knowledge assessment and practical project
- Curated resources for continued learning
Requirements
No previous technical or analytical experience is necessary to participate.
Setup Requirements:
None required.
Target Audience:
This course is tailored for learners who are new to Tableau, require a refresher on fundamental 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
