Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

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Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply advanced techniques to create interactive and dynamic visualizations in Tableau, demonstrating high proficiency in data presentation
Create interactive dashboards in Tableau, incorporating navigation, links between story points, and advanced features such as actions and tooltips
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Tableau's capabilities and features such as advanced formatting, dashboard design and web objects
Effectively use Tableau’s features to deliver insightful dashboards and stories for data exploration and monitoring

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Integration
Category: Advanced Analytics
Category: Tableau Software
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Interactive Data Visualization
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Dashboard Creation
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Model Optimization
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Access
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Analytics

Tools you'll learn

Category: Dashboard

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This advanced Tableau course covers a broad variety of topics to provide you with advanced analytics and data visualization skills. The course walks you through connecting Tableau to SQL databases, creating data linkages, and creating hierarchies for effective analysis, starting with data connectivity and modeling.

You will work with sophisticated modeling approaches, execute computations, and optimize data models for performance. The course has a strong emphasis on controlling data granularity, utilizing calculated fields, and investigating expressions for ‘Level of Detail’ in complicated analytics. Topics include effective data transfer, tooltips, hierarchical navigation, and creating user-friendly interfaces. By incorporating interactivity through actions and linking between dashboards, you’ll create seamless data journeys that empower users to explore and analyze information effortlessly. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to practice what you have learned. Hands-on labs and projects are inspired from real-world scenarios, to equip you with the advanced, practical Tableau skills that employers seek in today’s job market.

In this module, you will learn to elevate your business analysis capabilities by using the full potential of Tableau’s diverse data connectivity features. You will learn about Tableau’s connectivity features and gain insights into business operations across diverse platforms. Learn to track performance metrics, analyze customer behavior, and optimize operational efficiency for informed decision-making. You will explore Tableau’s data relationship capabilities to seamlessly integrate and compare data sets, enhancing your ability to derive valuable insights. Use data model optimization techniques for efficient calculations and a smoother user experience, elevating the effectiveness of your data analysis processes. Additionally, you will gain skills to combine data from various sources, identify trends, and make informed decisions, all while optimizing performance in data analysis and dashboard design. Through hands-on exercises and practical applications, you will learn to seamlessly integrate data from various sources, enabling comprehensive insights into business operations and informed decision-making.

What's included

12 videos2 readings3 assignments6 plugins

12 videosTotal 82 minutes

Course Introduction4 minutes
Connecting Tableau to Data Sources8 minutes
Understanding Data Relationships and Hierarchies8 minutes
Building Hierarchies5 minutes
Applying Data Model Optimization Techniques - Part 17 minutes
Applying Data Model Optimization Techniques - Part 28 minutes
Implementing Data Modeling in Tableau 7 minutes
Creating Basic Visualizations using Calculations9 minutes
Understanding Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions 4 minutes
Utilizing Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions 7 minutes
Leveraging Calculated Fields for Advanced Analytics 8 minutes
Managing Data Granularity and Aggregation7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 3 minutes

Course Overview1 minute
Module 1 Summary: Data Sources, Data Modeling, and Advanced Analytics 2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 52 minutes

Practice Quiz: Data Sources and Data Modeling12 minutes
Practice Quiz: Complex Analytics with Calculated Fields 10 minutes
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Data Sources, Data Modeling, and Advanced Analytics 30 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 110 minutes

Reading: Union Tables and Blend Data15 minutes
Lab: Building Hierarchies in Tableau30 minutes
Lab: Implementing Data Modeling in Tableau15 minutes
Lab: Creating Visualizations with Calculations and Calculated Fields30 minutes
Reading: Exploring Advanced Aggregation Techniques5 minutes
Lab: Using Calculated Fields for Advanced Analysis15 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to format data and create a visualization for a better user experience. In lesson 1, you will explore advanced formatting techniques and tooltips. The formatting techniques include fonts, colors, shapes, images, layout, and text objects. With advanced formatting, you will also learn to customize your layouts to make them easy to view on any device. Next, you will delve into tooltips and their application to data insights. Tooltips also help enhance the user experience. In lesson 2, you will learn to create a story using Tableau features such as formatting, layouts, and tooltips. A story comprises story points, dashboards, graphs, and maps. You will explore ways to share these stories and dashboards securely with your stakeholders. Lastly, you will learn to choose a secure sharing option based on certain factors.

What's included

7 videos1 reading3 assignments5 plugins

7 videosTotal 52 minutes

Advanced Formatting and User Experience in Desktop9 minutes
Using Tooltips for Enhanced Data Insights 8 minutes
Using Tooltips with Hierarchical Navigation  7 minutes
Incorporating Actions and Navigation in Dashboards  6 minutes
Creating Story Points for Data Storytelling  8 minutes
Sharing Dashboards Securely with Stakeholders  8 minutes
Utilizing Dashboard Extensions and Web Objects  6 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Module 2 Summary: Advanced Formatting and User Experience10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Practice Quiz: Advanced Formatting and User Experience in Desktop10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Enhanced Interactivity Dashboards10 minutes
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Advanced Formatting and User Experience 30 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 85 minutes

Reading: Designing Intuitive User Experiences in Tableau 5 minutes
Lab: Optimizing Visualizations and User Interaction30 minutes
Lab: Configuring Dashboard Actions30 minutes
Reading: Elevating Dashboard Interactivity in Tableau  5 minutes
Lab: Adding Dashboard Extensions in Tableau15 minutes

In this module, you’ll complete a final project where you’ll apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned throughout the course to complete a data visualization project from start to finish. Then, you will complete the final quiz to validate your knowledge.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment1 peer review4 plugins

2 readingsTotal 2 minutes

Congratulations and Next Steps 1 minute
Thanks from the Course Team 1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 60 minutes

Final Quiz60 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Peer Graded Assessment60 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 130 minutes

Reading: Practice Project Overview5 minutes
Lab: Practice Project60 minutes
Reading: Final Project Overview 5 minutes
Final Project: Working with the New York Airbnb Pricing Report in Tableau Public60 minutes

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