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Connecting to Data Sources

  • Loading data into Tableau
  • Combining data tables via joins
  • Combining data from disparate sources via merges
  • Extracting data to Tableau format
  • Executing SQL queries
  • Managing data
  • Renaming data fields
  • Creating parameters (workbook variables)
  • Understanding metadata

Effective Visualizations

  • Characteristics of a good visualization
  • Selecting the appropriate chart type
  • The role of color in data storytelling
  • Preventing misleading interpretations
  • Industry best practices

Calculations

  • Arithmetic calculations
  • String manipulation
  • Date and time operations
  • Array calculations
  • Conditional and logical expressions
  • Conditional filtering

Processing Array Data

  • Differences between Excel and Tableau
  • Processing arrays in Tableau
  • Writing custom SQL statements

Statistics

  • Adding reference and trend lines
  • Calculating descriptive measures
  • Computing subtotals
  • Aggregation and disaggregation
  • Forecasting

Building Effective Dashboards

  • Integrating visualizations
  • Formatting dashboards
  • Incorporating filters and actions to create interactivity
  • Creating visually appealing dashboards
  • Best practices for dashboard creation

Sharing Dashboards

  • Publishing to Tableau Reader
  • Publishing to Tableau Server
  • Publishing to PDF

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental data analysis concepts
  • Experience with Tableau or comparable data visualization tools
  • Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with dataset management

Target Audience

  • Data analysts
  • Business intelligence professionals
  • Individuals looking to enhance their Tableau skills for data visualization
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