DESCRIPTION

This 2-day beginner’s course on Tableau Desktop is designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills required to leverage Tableau’s powerful data visualization capabilities. On Day 1, attendees will be introduced to the Tableau interface and its various products, learning how to connect to different data sources such as Excel, CSV files, and databases. Participants will gain hands-on experience in data preparation, including data cleaning and transformation, and creating data extracts. The day will progress with creating basic visualizations, such as bar charts, line charts, and pie charts, and understanding how to apply and use filters effectively within their visualizations.

Day 2 will delve into more advanced topics, beginning with the creation of scatter plots, heat maps, and tree maps to provide a deeper understanding of data relationships. Participants will learn to perform calculations and use parameters to enhance their visualizations further. The course will cover the essential aspects of designing and building dashboards, adding and arranging components, and creating interactive dashboard actions. The day will conclude with a focus on sharing and publishing work, ensuring participants can export visualizations, publish to Tableau Public, and share workbooks efficiently. The course will culminate in a hands-on project, allowing attendees to apply their newly acquired skills to a real-world scenario and present their findings.