Introduction to Tableau and Basic Visualization
Introduction to Tableau
Overview of Tableau and its components (Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, Tableau Public).
Tableau interface: data pane, shelves, marks card, etc.
Understanding the difference between dimensions and measures.
Hands-on Exercise
Connecting to Data Sources
Connecting to different data sources: Excel, CSV, databases, etc.
Data import options and handling connections.
Data preparation: filtering, sorting, and structuring the data for analysis.
Hands-on Exercise
Basic Data Visualizations
Introduction to different types of Tableau visualizations: bar charts, line charts, scatter plots, pie charts, etc.
Creating basic visualizations using dimensions and measures.
Customizing visualizations: colors, labels, formatting, and tooltips.
Hands-on Exercise
Data Filtering and Sorting
Advanced Visualization Techniques and Dashboard Creation
Calculated Fields and Aggregations
Introduction to calculated fields and why they are useful in Tableau.
Writing basic calculations and applying aggregations (SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.).
Understanding different aggregation options and their impact on visualizations.
Hands-on Exercise
Building Dashboards
Introduction to dashboards: What they are and when to use them.
Combining multiple visualizations into a cohesive dashboard.
Using filters, parameters, and actions for interactivity.
Designing for performance and user experience.
Hands-on Exercise
Advanced Visualization Features
Introduction to dual-axis charts and combined axis charts.
Creating geographic maps and visualizing spatial data.
Using Tableau’s Show Me feature to explore different visualizations.
Hands-on Exercise
Publishing and Sharing Tableau Workbooks
Publishing Tableau workbooks to Tableau Server, Tableau Online, or Tableau Public.
Sharing and collaborating on Tableau reports and dashboards.
Exporting workbooks to different formats (PDF, images, etc.).
Hands-on Exercise