Introduction to Tableau

Understand the Tableau interface, connecting to data sources, navigating worksheets, and performing basic data exploration. This module covers:

• Welcome to Tableau
• Why Use Tableau – Make Your Data Make an Impact
• Let’s Download Tableau Public
• Connecting Data in Tableau
• Exploring Tableau’s Interface
• Let’s Create our first Chart in Tableau

Tableau Functionalities

Master various chart types, create calculated fields, apply filters, use parameters, and perform data blending and joins to prepare and visualize data effectively. This module covers:

• Duplicating a sheet
• Creating a Table
• Creating Custom Fields
• Creating a Custom Field and Adding Calculations to a Table
• Adding Totals and Subtotals
• Adding a Custom Calculation
• Inserting a Filter
• Working with Joins in Tableau

The Tableau Exercise

Engage in practical, hands-on projects to apply all learned concepts, build interactive dashboards, and develop compelling data stories. This module covers:

• Introduction to the exercise
• Let’s Create a Dashboard – Visualizing the Three Charts We Want to Create
• Using Joins in Tableau
• Performing a Numbers Check – Attempt #1
• Blending Data in Tableau
• Performing a Numbers Check – Attempt #2
• First chart
• Second Chart
• Third Chart
• Creating and Formatting a Dashboard
• Adding Interactive Filters for Improved Analysis
• Interactive filters – fix

Data Preparation

Learn techniques for cleaning, transforming, and preparing raw data within Tableau Desktop for optimal visualization and analysis.

Advanced Visualizations

Explore advanced charting techniques, custom map creation, and intricate analytical views to present complex data insights.

Dashboard & Storytelling

Design effective, interactive dashboards and leverage Tableau’s storytelling features to present data-driven insights compellingly.