Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 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

Explore Tableau’s interface to connect data and build visualizations with shelves and tools.
Clean, shape, and blend data to create accurate and effective visualizations.
Create insights using charts, maps, and interactive features.
Build interactive dashboards that unify visuals and drive data-informed decisions.

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There are 7 modules in this course

Data is powerful—only if you can see the story it tells. This Tableau course will take you from raw data to spectacular visuals and dashboards that make an impact.

You'll start by understanding the essentials of integrating data sources, working with data types, joins, relationships, and blending. Then, by using filters, sets, parameters, and calculations, you can refine and analyze your data. Through immersive demos, you'll see how Tableau brings insights to life through chart types, level of detail expressions, mapping, forecasting, and dashboard design. Discover how to create interactive dashboards using actions, story points, and navigation. You'll also learn how to connect Tableau to third-party systems and R to increase analytical capabilities. From corporate intelligence to forecasting, this course will equip you for real-world data storytelling. Ideal for analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anybody who works with data, this course teaches you how to translate complex datasets into meaningful insights. Ready to make data-driven decisions? Enroll now to bring your insights to life using Tableau.

This module covers the fundamentals of Tableau, data connections, relationships, joins, and data blending. By the end of this module, learners will be able to connect and manage data effectively using Tableau.

What's included

11 videos2 readings1 assignment

11 videosTotal 76 minutes

What Is Tableau?5 minutes
Understanding Data Types and File Formats in Tableau6 minutes
How to Connect Data Sources in Tableau5 minutes
Data Model and Relationship, and Joins4 minutes
When and How to Use Data Blending7 minutes
Connecting Data & Understanding Live Mode8 minutes
Live Refresh vs Extract Mode in Tableau 9 minutes
Full Refresh vs Incremental Refresh8 minutes
Relationship & Logical Layer in Tableau12 minutes
Joins in Physical Layer4 minutes
Data Blending in Tableau10 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

How Companies Use Tableau to Make Faster Business Decisions5 minutes
Why Data Modeling Mistakes Lead to Wrong Business Insights5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz15 minutes

This module covers advanced Tableau techniques including filters, sets, calculated fields, ranking, expressions, and Level of Detail expressions. By the end of this module, learners will be able to perform deeper analysis and create more flexible data insights.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment

9 videosTotal 72 minutes

Filters in Tableau10 minutes
How to Use Sets to Segment Data6 minutes
Introduction to Filtering & Data Source vs Extract Filters7 minutes
Dimension, Measure & Interactive Filters in Tableau9 minutes
Context, Cascading, Global & Worksheet Filters6 minutes
Creating Calculated Fields in Tableau8 minutes
Using Rank Functions for Data Analysis3 minutes
Understanding Tableau Expressions8 minutes
DEMO: Level of Detail of Expressions14 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Why Data Filtering Decisions Can Change Business Outcomes5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz15 minutes

This module covers Tableau parameters and their applications with filters, sets, bins, and calculated fields. By the end of this module, learners will be able to use parameters to create dynamic and interactive visualizations.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 42 minutes

What Tableau Parameters Are and Why They Matter4 minutes
Parameter: Use cases6 minutes
Introduction to Parameters3 minutes
Parameters in Filters and Sets9 minutes
Parameters in Bins and Calculated Fields11 minutes
Advanced Parameter Use Cases and Limitations10 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

How Interactive Dashboards Improve Business Decision-Making5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Proficiency Quiz20 minutes

This module covers Tableau chart types, the Marks Shelf, Marks Cards, and advanced visualization techniques. By the end of this module, learners will be able to select and customize appropriate visualizations to communicate data insights effectively.

What's included

9 videos1 reading2 assignments

9 videosTotal 64 minutes

How Tableau Creates Charts and Visualizations2 minutes
Default Chart Types2 minutes
Understanding the Marks Shelf in Tableau7 minutes
Additional Charts9 minutes
Word Cloud, Sort, and Stack Bar Chart2 minutes
Default Chart Types in Tableau (Bar, Text, Scatter, Line Basics)7 minutes
Marks Cards Deep Dive (Color, Size, Label, Detail, Tooltip) 7 minutes
Advanced Visualizations (Show Me, Dual Axis & Doughnut Pie Chart)13 minutes
DEMO: Additional Two Chart Types14 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Why Choosing the Wrong Chart Can Mislead Decision-Makers5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 26 minutes

Tableau Charting Techniques6 minutes
Proficiency Quiz20 minutes

This module covers geographic mapping, forecasting, cluster analysis, and advanced analytical features in Tableau. By the end of this module, learners will be able to analyze geographic and time-based data and uncover meaningful trends and patterns.

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment

8 videosTotal 60 minutes

Creating Geographic Maps in Tableau8 minutes
DEMO: Creating Maps11 minutes
Understanding Forecasting in Tableau7 minutes
Forecasting Fundamentals & Time Series Concepts4 minutes
Forecast Customization, Models & Interpretation6 minutes
Cluster Analysis in Tableau (Unsupervised Learning)6 minutes
Analytics Pane: Reference Lines, Bands & Trend Lines10 minutes
Using the Analytics Pane for Advanced Insights8 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

How Location Data Helps Businesses Predict Market Opportunities5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Proficiency Quiz20 minutes

This module covers dashboard layouts, containers, story points, interactive actions, navigation, and device optimization. By the end of this module, learners will be able to design interactive and user-friendly Tableau dashboards for effective data analysis.

What's included

17 videos1 reading1 assignment

17 videosTotal 119 minutes

What Makes an Effective Tableau Dashboard2 minutes
Using Tiled vs Floating Dashboard Layouts1 minute
Using Dashboard Objects and Components8 minutes
Creating Data Stories Using Story Points2 minutes
Introduction to Dashboards & Basic Creation8 minutes
Dashboard Space Setup, Tiled Mode & Filtering Basics 8 minutes
Interactive Actions, Containers Menu & Floating Concept7 minutes
Layout Containers, Text, Image & Navigation Objects9 minutes
Export Options, Extensions & Ask Data Feature8 minutes
Device Preview, Layout Pane & Story Points 9 minutes
Using Dashboard Actions for Interactivity9 minutes
Adding Navigation Between Dashboards2 minutes
Introduction to Tableau Actions & Action by Filter11 minutes
Action by Filter (Advanced Options & Configuration)7 minutes
Action by Highlight & Go to URL Action13 minutes
Go to Sheet Action & Change Parameter Action8 minutes
Change Parameter & Change Set Values (Advanced Interactivity)6 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

What Makes a Dashboard Useful for Business Leaders5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 25 minutes

Proficiency Quiz25 minutes

This module covers third-party integration, R integration, code integration, and practical Tableau problem-solving. By the end of this module, learners will be able to apply advanced Tableau techniques to solve complex data visualization challenges and build interactive dashboards.