Getting Started with Tableau

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Getting Started 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

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

54 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand Tableau's fundamental concepts, significance in data visualization, diverse product range and key features crucial for data professionals.
Analyze and evaluate the capabilities of Tableau Public as a powerful Business Intelligence (BI) tool for data visualization and analysis.
Implement relationships between data tables, use Tableau calculations for analytics, empower user interaction, and apply filters and highlighting.
Develop expertise in Tableau dashboard design principles, organize visual elements effectively, and apply best practices for interactive dashboards.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Dashboard Creation
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Interactive Data Visualization
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Tableau Software
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Data Integration
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Data Import/Export

Tools you'll learn

Category: Dashboard

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Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This short course is designed for anyone seeking to unlock the full potential of Tableau Public, a leading data visualization tool. Starting from the fundamentals, you will progress through each module, gaining hands-on experience in importing, exploring, and visualizing data.

From creating basic visualizations to designing interactive dashboards and compelling stories, this course covers it all. You will explore real-time data updates, ensuring adaptability, and master the art of storytelling in data visualization, crafting effective Tableau stories with customization and adherence to best practices. Practical exercises based on real-world scenarios throughout the course ensure the knowledge you gain isn’t just theoretical but aligns with the skills employers are looking for. Start building the foundation to harness the power of Tableau for effective data visualization and analysis today.

This module introduces you to the business intelligence tool Tableau and familiarizes you with its fundamental and primary capabilities regarding data manipulation. You will learn to download, import, and view data in Tableau. In learning about working with data in Tableau, you will also learn about some data vocabulary and concept basics. You explore the Tableau interface, including filtering, worksheet formatting, and calculating. You will view some sample visualizations to discover Tableau’s visualization capabilities and create some visualizations yourself.

What's included

8 videos2 readings3 assignments4 plugins

8 videosTotal 39 minutes

Course Introduction3 minutes
Introduction to Tableau 7 minutes
Download and Install Tableau Public 3 minutes
Importing Data into Tableau 5 minutes
Navigating the Tableau Interface6 minutes
Data Cleaning Techniques in Tableau 6 minutes
Creating Basic Visualizations4 minutes
Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Work5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 2 minutes

Course Welcome and Overview1 minute
Module 1 Summary: Introduction to Tableau1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Practice Quiz: Tableau Fundamentals10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basic Visualizations 10 minutes
Graded Quiz: Introduction to Tableau30 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 105 minutes

Reading: Tableau Products and Key Features 15 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Sign Up for Tableau Public10 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Importing and Exploring Data in Tableau20 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Cleaning Data and Creating Visualizations in Tableau 60 minutes

In this module, you learn how to create engaging visualizations to add to your Tableau workbook by using advanced visualization elements, filters, and highlighting. You also learn about dashboards and how to use them to create effective stories with your data. You explore principles of interactive dashboard design and best practices when creating them. Specifically, you learn how to organize visual elements, design interactive aspects, and use real-time data. Then, you use what you’ve learned in Tableau to tell an effective story to your audience about your data.

What's included

10 videos1 reading4 assignments8 plugins

10 videosTotal 50 minutes

Enhancing Visual Appeal with Customization 4 minutes
Creating and Customizing Advanced Visualizations6 minutes
Empowering User Interaction with Filters and Highlighting 5 minutes
Principles of Dashboard Design in Tableau 7 minutes
Organizing Visual Elements on Dashboards 6 minutes
Creating Interactive Filters and Parameters 4 minutes
Real-Time Data Updates and Refresh Options 4 minutes
Principles of Story Creation in Tableau 4 minutes
Creating Stories in Tableau5 minutes
Enhancing and Customizing Stories 4 minutes

1 readingTotal 1 minute

Module 2 Summary: Customizing Visualizations, Creating Dashboards and Stories1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz: Creating Engaging Visualizations 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Dashboard Design and Organization 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Creating Effective Stories10 minutes
Graded Quiz: Customizing Visualizations, Creating Dashboards and Stories30 minutes

8 pluginsTotal 250 minutes

Hands-on Lab: Customizing Visualizations in Tableau45 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Crafting Interactive Visualizations in Tableau 30 minutes
Reading: Using Parameters for Interactivity15 minutes
Reading: Best Practices for Dashboard Design in Tableau 5 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Designing Interactive Dashboards in Tableau 60 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Creating a Simple Story in Tableau60 minutes
Reading: Best Practices for Stories5 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Customizing a Story in Tableau 30 minutes

In this module, you will read a scenario overview for your final project, and then use that scenario and the information provided to build a final project which will be assessed by your peers. You will also complete a final quiz which is graded to help assess your understanding of the topics of this course.

What's included

3 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 plugins

3 readingsTotal 12 minutes

Sharing Tableau Dashboard Links for Peer-Graded Submission 10 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps 1 minute
Thanks from the Course Team 1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Final Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Final Project: Peer-Graded Assessment60 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 65 minutes

Final Project Overview5 minutes
Final Project - Hands-on Lab: Working with the World Happiness Report in Tableau Public60 minutes

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Reviewed on May 16, 2026

I have learned so much about Tableau in this course.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Really got me understand how Tableau works in a nutshell. Love this way of teaching/explaining.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024

What a great course it was! I have learnt a lot! Can't wait to keep learning.

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