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Introduction to Tableau Desktop

Overview of Tableau Desktop

  • What is Tableau?
  • Key features and benefits
  • Navigating the Tableau interface

Understanding Data Visualization Principles

  • The importance of visual data representation
  • Best practices for effective visualization

Types of Data Connections

  • Connecting to Excel, CSV, and text files
  • Connecting to databases (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
  • Connecting to cloud-based data sources (Google Sheets, AWS, etc.)

Managing Data Connections

  • Differences between live and extract connections
  • Data connection settings and management

Understanding Data Types and Structure

  • Dimensions and measures
  • Discrete versus continuous fields

Data Preparation Techniques

  • Cleaning and shaping data within Tableau
  • Renaming, splitting, and merging fields

Using Tableau’s Data Interpreter

  • Automatic data cleaning processes
  • Handling null values and missing data

Joining and Blending Data

  • Inner joins, left joins, right joins, and full joins
  • Blending data from diverse sources

Creating and Formatting Tables

  • Simple tabular views
  • Formatting rows, columns, and cells

Creating Graphs and Charts

  • Bar charts, line charts, and pie charts
  • Dual-axis charts and combination charts

Creating Filters

  • Applying filters to dimensions and measures
  • Implementing interactive filters in dashboards

Creating Maps

  • Geographic mapping techniques
  • Plotting data using latitude/longitude
  • Creating filled maps

Working with Hierarchies and Groups

  • Building hierarchies for drill-down analysis
  • Grouping data for enhanced analysis

Using Sets

  • Static and dynamic sets
  • Applying sets in filters and calculations

Creating Calculated Fields

  • Basic formulas and functions
  • Logical functions (IF, CASE, etc.)
  • String functions and date functions

Using Parameters

  • Introduction to parameters
  • Creating and utilizing parameters for dynamic visualizations
  • Incorporating parameters in filters and calculated fields

Building Dashboards

  • Creating a basic dashboard
  • Adding interactive filters and actions
  • Formatting dashboards for professional presentation

Storytelling with Tableau

  • Utilizing story points to craft a narrative
  • Combining visualizations for impactful storytelling

Exporting and Sharing Workbooks

  • Exporting to PDF, PowerPoint, and image formats
  • Sharing workbooks via Tableau Public

Publishing to Tableau Server

  • Introduction to Tableau Server
  • Publishing dashboards for collaborative use

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of data concepts, including databases, spreadsheets, and CSV files
  • Proficiency in basic computer operations

Target Audience

  • Data analysts
  • Managers
 21 Hours

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