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There are 4 modules in this course
The Communicating Data Insights with Tableau Course focuses on reporting best practices using Tableau. You will learn how to create interactive dashboards and craft compelling presentations based on your data analysis. This course will also teach you best practices for data storytelling to convey business insights and provide stakeholders with the data to effectively explore and build their own insights.
This course is for anyone who is curious about entry-level roles that demand fundamental Tableau skills, such as business intelligence analyst or data reporting analyst roles. It is recommended (but not required) that you have some experience with Tableau Public, but even if you're new to Tableau Public, you can still be successful in this program.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
-Identify data storytelling best principles to convey business insights.
-Build interactive dashboards and stories in Tableau Public.
-Utilize data storytelling design principles to craft a compelling presentation so stakeholders can explore and disaggregate data to build their own insights.
Welcome to Communicating Data Insights with Tableau, the eighth and final course in the Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst Professional Certificate series. In the first week of this course, you will embark on the journey of transforming observed patterns and trends into valuable insights. This week will prepare you to distinguish insights from patterns, effectively recognize underlying patterns in data, and develop impactful insights from these observations.
Get to Know Your Classmates - Meet & Greet•15 minutes
Creating and Designing Dashboards
Module 2•8 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to week two of Communicating Data Insights with Tableau! This week will focus on dashboard creation and design. You will learn to navigate the Tableau dashboard interface and understand its elements. You'll build dashboards and then learn how to enhance them with interactive features. You will learn how to customize your dashboards using tooltips, annotations, and best design practices, equipping you to craft both visually appealing and insightful dashboards.
What's included
10 videos20 readings6 assignments1 plugin
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10 videos•Total 46 minutes
Welcome to Week 2•3 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 1•2 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 2•4 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 3•7 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 4•5 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 5•8 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 6•3 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 7•7 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 8•3 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Part 9•4 minutes
20 readings•Total 200 minutes
Introduction to Dashboards•10 minutes
Dashboards in Tableau•10 minutes
How to Create a Dashboard•10 minutes
Exploring Dashboards•10 minutes
The Dashboard Advantage•10 minutes
How to Add Sheets to a Dashboard•10 minutes
Adding Objects to a Dashboard•10 minutes
Introduction to Interactive Dashboards•10 minutes
Adding Dashboard Actions•10 minutes
Understanding Filter Actions•10 minutes
Adding Quick Filter Actions•10 minutes
Importance of Customizing Dashboards•10 minutes
Adding Tooltips•10 minutes
Adding Annotations •10 minutes
Using the Device Designer•10 minutes
Dashboard Design Best Practices•10 minutes
Introduction to Ad Hoc Reporting•10 minutes
Characteristics of Ad Hoc Reporting•10 minutes
Building a Dashboard - Tutorial Overview•10 minutes
Week 2 Recap•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 210 minutes
Graded Quiz: Creating and Designing Dashboards•60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Navigating the Dashboard User Interface•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Building Dashboards•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Dashboard Enhancements•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Dashboard Customization•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Ad Hoc Reporting•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 4 minutes
The Power of Interactive Dashboards•4 minutes
Crafting Stories From Insights
Module 3•5 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to the third week of Communicating Data Insights with Tableau. This module begins with an introduction to Tableau stories, which is a tool that empowers you to create impactful data narratives. You will learn the essentials of navigating and utilizing Tableau stories. Then, you will dive into the art of data storytelling, exploring a comprehensive framework that includes identifying your target audience and the key message, selecting the most effective data visualizations, structuring your narrative, and applying best practices to craft compelling Tableau stories. By the end of this module, you will be skilled in transforming data insights into engaging and informative stories, tailored to your audience and objectives.
What's included
9 videos12 readings3 assignments
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9 videos•Total 61 minutes
Welcome to Week 3•2 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 1•9 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 2•7 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 3•8 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 4•7 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 5•6 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 6•8 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 7•9 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Part 8•5 minutes
12 readings•Total 130 minutes
Introduction to Tableau Stories•10 minutes
Tableau Stories•10 minutes
Tableau Story Interface•10 minutes
Data Storytelling•10 minutes
Identify Your Audience•10 minutes
Identify Your Message•10 minutes
Select Your Data Visualizations•20 minutes
Structure Your Tableau Story•10 minutes
Apply Tableau Story Best Practices•10 minutes
Tableau Storytelling Example•10 minutes
Building a Tableau Story - Tutorial Overview•10 minutes
Week 3 Recap•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 120 minutes
Graded Quiz: Crafting Stories From Insights•60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Navigating the Tableau Story Interface•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data Storytelling•30 minutes
Certificate Wrap Up
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to the final week of Communicating Data Insights with Tableau. This week marks the culmination of your learning journey, where you'll apply your skills in a project with the Railway Travel Company. This project is your opportunity to showcase your proficiency in communicating data insights using the techniques and knowledge gained throughout the course. After completing the project, you'll reflect on your journey through this course and the entire certificate. Additionally, this week provides optional resources, designed to support your career advancement and prepare you for the next steps in your professional journey.
Founded in 2003, Tableau helps people and organizations be more data-driven. As the market-leading choice for modern business intelligence, our analytics platform makes it easier for people to explore and manage data, and faster to discover and share insights that can change businesses and the world. Everything we do is driven by our mission to help people see and understand data, which is why our products are designed to put the user first—whether they’re an analyst, data scientist, student, teacher, executive, or business user. From connection through collaboration, Tableau is the most powerful, secure, and flexible end-to-end analytics platform.
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