Visual Analytics with Tableau

University of California, Davis via Coursera

Overview

Delve deeper into the world of data visualization with the "Visual Analytics with Tableau" course, offered by the University of California, Davis on Coursera. This is the third installment in a specialized series designed to enhance your understanding and skills in utilizing Tableau's diverse analytics tools.

In this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced charting options, the intricacies of managing dates, mastering table calculations, and the art of creating informative maps. Whether you're deciphering the best chart types for your data, ranging from scatter plots and Gantt charts to histograms and bullet charts, or navigating through the complexities of discrete versus continuous dates, this course offers valuable insights and guidelines to optimize your data presentation.

Further exploring Tableau's capabilities, the course covers the creation of custom and quick table calculations, parameter settings, and the integration of mapping to showcase geographic data insights effectively. You'll learn how Tableau handles various geographic data types, how to merge information from multiple data sources, and the steps to craft custom maps, empowering you to tell compelling stories with your data.

Suitable for individuals interested in Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, and specifically, gaining a deeper proficiency in Tableau, this course promises to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to make the most out of Tableau's analytical and visualization tools.