In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of data visualization and how to use Tableau Public to create visually appealing and informative graphs, charts, and maps. Through hands-on exercises, you will gain the skills to connect, analyze, filter, and structure your data to create your desired visualizations.
Overview
Syllabus
Understanding Data
- What is data
- Where to find data
- Foundations for building Data Visualizations
Creating Your First visualization
- Getting started with Tableau Software
- Using Data file formats
- Connecting your Data to Tableau
- Creating basic charts (line, bar charts, Treemaps)
- Using the Show me panel
Tableau Calculations
- Overview of SUM, AVR, and Aggregate features
- Creating custom calculations and fields
- Applying new data calculations to your visualization
Formatting Visualizations
- Formatting Tools and Menus
- Formatting specific parts of the view
- Editing and Formatting Axes
Manipulating Data in Tableau
- Cleaning-up the data with the Data Interpreter
- Structuring your data
- Sorting and filtering Tableau data
- Pivoting Tableau data
Advanced Visualization Tools
- Using Filters
- Using the Detail panel
- Using the Size panels
- Customizing filters
- Using and Customizing tooltips
- Formatting your data with colors
Creating Dashboards & Stories
- Using Storytelling
- Creating your first dashboard and Story
- Design for different displays
- Adding interactivity to your Dashboard
Distributing & Publishing Your Visualization
- Tableau file types
- Publishing to Tableau Online
- Sharing your visualization
- Printing and exporting
Taught by
Jerron Smith, Garfield Stinvil, and Dan Rodney
