Tableau Training and Certification in Cork, Ireland

Tableau training provides participants with the skills to create powerful visualizations and interactive dashboards for data analysis and decision-making. The course covers essential topics such as data connection, data preparation, and building visualizations using Tableau's intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Learners gain hands-on experience in creating calculated fields, working with filters, and developing dashboards that provide actionable insights. The training also explores advanced features like table calculations, parameters, and integrating Tableau with other data sources and platforms. This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone looking to unlock the full potential of their data through effective visual storytelling with Tableau.

Introduction to Tableau and Basic Visualization

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Data Filtering and Sorting

• Applying filters to visualizations and creating filter actions.

• Sorting data to enhance data presentation.

• Hands-on Exercise

Advanced Visualization Techniques and Dashboard Creation

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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