Tableau Prep Builder Training Course
Tableau Prep Builder is a dedicated application designed to combine, shape, and clean data in preparation for analysis. It enables users to extract data from diverse sources, transform it as needed, and output the results for further analysis.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets data analysts looking to master data preparation and shaping using Tableau Prep Builder.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install Tableau Prep.
- Comprehend and implement a Data Science Workflow.
- Import data from various sources, including Excel and databases.
- Prepare, shape, and sample data for analysis within Tableau Desktop.
- Explore and validate data integrity.
- Create and publish Tableau Prep flows.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and group discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Customization Options
- To request a customized training version of this course, please contact us to arrange details.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Tableau Prep Builder as an ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) tool
Setting up Tableau Prep Builder
- Activating and Registering Tableau Prep Builder
Overview of Tableau Prep Builder Features and Architecture
- Tableau Prep Builder and its relationship to Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, and Tableau Prep Conductor
Navigating the Tableau Prep Builder Workspace
- Panes and data grids
Connecting to Data Sources
- Reading an Excel file
- Reading from a database
Shaping Data
- Creating a Join
- Creating a Union
Pivoting Data
- Transforming columns into rows
Cleaning Data
- Understanding what constitutes dirty data
- Changing data types
- Filtering data
- Aggregating data
- Updating multiple values simultaneously
Running a Flow
- Building a flow
- Refreshing a flow
- Executing a flow from the command line
Outputting Data to Tableau Desktop
- Analyzing data
Publishing Data
- Packaging a Prep Builder data flow into an extract
- Publishing a flow with Prep Conductor
Best Practices
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Experience with Tableau Desktop
- Experience writing calculations
Audience
- Data analysts
- Data scientists
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Testimonials (2)
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
No pressure on the attendance
Agata Budzynska - Tech NorthWest Skillnet
Course - Tableau Fundamentals
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