Description
This self-paced course teaches the foundational knowledge necessary to begin visualizing data with Tableau Desktop. The topics focus on learning to create a simple worksheet, formatting visualizations, working with dates and maps, creating dashboards, putting views together and publishing and sharing.
The course includes video how-to demos and practice drills.
Learners already familiar with the basic functions and features of Tableau may want to consider our Intermediate course instead.
APPLICABLE TABLEAU VERSIONS
Hands-on learning exercises in this course will be completed on Tableau Desktop 2019; however, nearly all techniques are also relevant to all versions of Tableau Desktop 2018 and 10, except where noted throughout the course.
ESTIMATED COURSE DURATION
2-4 hours
INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE
- 24/7 access to the class
- Downloadable course manual that may be kept for future reference
- Documentation on how to access and navigate the e-learning interface
- Supplemental files and data sets, where applicable
COST
30-day subscription: $49
90-day subscription: $79
6-month subscription: $99
Cost is per person. Subscriptions may not be shared. The subscription begins the day after purchase.
COURSE OUTLINE
Review the Tableau product line
- Understand the value of Tableau
- Review Tableau Desktop, Server, Viewer and Public
- Examine the Tableau Desktop user interface
- Introduction to Tableau Desktop
Create a simple worksheet
- Create views via drag and drop
- Use the Marks card to add detail
- Discuss formatting visualizations
- Enhance views with sorting and filtering
Introduction to calculated fields
- Create calculated fields
- Base calculations of formulas, fields and other calculations
Format visualizations for best practice presentation
- Use marks
- Explore various visualization types
Work with dates
- Compare discrete versus continuous dates
- Create views using different date types
Work with maps
- Display geographical results with map displays
- Customize maps
Create dashboards
- Add sheets to a dashboard
- Customize dashboards with visualizations and other features
Put views together in a story
- Understand how stories can organize and present your results
Review publishing and sharing
- Understand how Tableau Server and Tableau Public can be used to share your results
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Paying party will receive a payment confirmation email upon payment receipt.
- Student(s) will receive an email with details on how to access the online classroom approximately 1-2 business days after payment.
- The course materials are copyrighted and any reproduction or distribution of these materials is strictly prohibited.
-
Students will need access to Tableau Desktop with the standard sample data sources and files to complete the exercises.
Cancel any time within 24 hours of registration for a full refund. There is a $15 fee for cancellation after 24 hours of registration. No cancellation after 15 days. Shared subscriptions will be immediately deactivated and no refund issued.