Break out of Excel and into Tableau in 90 Minutes

Overview

Unleash the Power of Data Visualization to Grow Your Career What you'll learn:

TableauData VisualizationData AnalysisAdvanced ExcelReporting InfrastructureConnect to Data in TableauBuild VisualizationsBuild Interactive DashboardThe difference between Excel and TableauBar ChartsLine GraphsKPI ChartsJoin Data Are you looking to break out of Excel and grow your career?Demand for Tableau Skills is Up 1,581%... it's time you learn this skill as an analyst!In this course you will learn:

The difference between Excel and TableauHow to transition from an Excel based Analyst into a Tableau DeveloperHow to connect Tableau to ExcelHow to join, union and blend data sourcesHow to build visualizationsHow to build interactive dashboardsHow to build a reporting infrastructureBuild a Reporting InfrastructureIn this course you will learn how to build infrastructure around reporting. This approach to analysis will help you scale your ability to communicate to your clients, boss or business owner.

Instead of creating manual ad hoc reports like most Excel users, you will learn how to create interactive dashboards that will empower your end user to quickly see the analysis they need. Content and OverviewThis course is designed for those analysts who are fairly experienced with Excel and will provide a path forward towards more potent analysis through Data Visualization.

We will walk through 2 case studies together. The first case study is designed to get your comfortable with Tableau then, in the second case study, we will move on to a real world use case where you will get to see the potency of Tableau.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Tableau
Overview of Tableau
Differences between Excel and Tableau
Benefits of using Tableau in data analysis
• Getting Started with Tableau
Installing Tableau Public
Understanding the Tableau Interface: Workbooks, Sheets, and Dashboards
• Importing and Preparing Data
Connecting to Excel Data Sources
Exploring Data Types and Structures
Data Cleaning and Preparation in Tableau
• Basic Data Visualization
Creating Simple Visualizations: Bar Charts, Line Charts, and Pie Charts
Using the Show Me Panel for Quick Insights
Sorting and Filtering Data
• Building Interactive Dashboards
Dashboard Design Principles
Creating and Customizing Dashboards
Adding Interactivity with Filters and Actions
• Sharing and Publishing Your Work
Exporting and Sharing Visualizations
Publishing to Tableau Public
Best Practices for Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Conclusion
Comparing Excel and Tableau for Different Use Cases
Additional Resources for Learning Tableau
Career Growth Opportunities with Tableau Skills

Taught by

John David Ariansen

Subjects

Data Science