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Connecting to Data Sources

  • Loading data into Tableau.
  • Combining data tables – join.
  • Combining data from different sources – merge.
  • Extracting data to Tableau format.
  • SQL queries.
  • Data management.
  • Renaming data.
  • Creating parameters (workbook variables).
  • Metadata management.

Effective Visualizations

  • Characteristics of good visualizations.
  • Selecting the appropriate chart type.
  • The role of color in data storytelling.
  • Techniques to avoid misleading your audience.
  • Best practices.

Calculations

  • Arithmetic calculations.
  • Working with strings.
  • Operations on dates and time.
  • 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.
  • Subtotals.
  • Aggregation and disaggregation.
  • Forecasting.

Building Effective Dashboards

  • Combining visualizations.
  • Formatting dashboards.
  • Adding filters and actions to create interactive dashboards.
  • Designing aesthetically pleasing dashboards.
  • Best practices for dashboard creation.

Sharing Dashboards

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

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of data analysis concepts.
  • Previous experience with Tableau or comparable data visualization tools.
  • Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with working with datasets.

Target Audience

  • Data analysts.
  • Business intelligence professionals.
  • Anyone seeking to enhance their Tableau skills for data visualization.
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