Tableau for Data Visualization - Dashboards, Relationships, and Projects

Overview

Master data visualization fundamentals in Tableau through hands-on practice with real datasets, from basic interface navigation to creating interactive dashboards and managing data relationships.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Tableau
Overview of Tableau software and its uses in data visualization
Installation and setup of Tableau Desktop
Navigating the Tableau interface
• Connecting to Data
Importing datasets into Tableau
Exploring different data formats (Excel, CSV, databases)
Data preparation and cleaning
• Basic Visualization Techniques
Creating basic charts (bar, line, pie)
Utilizing Tableau's Show Me feature
Customizing chart properties and formatting
• Advanced Visualization Techniques
Building complex charts (heat maps, bubble charts, histograms)
Using calculated fields and parameters
Leveraging dual-axis and combined charts
• Creating Dashboards
Designing and structuring interactive dashboards
Adding and configuring dashboard actions (filters, highlights)
Best practices for dashboard layout and design
• Managing Data Relationships
Understanding Tableau's data model and relationships
Creating and managing joins and blends
Working with multiple data sources effectively
• Case Study Projects
Hands-on project: Building a sales dashboard
Hands-on project: Analyzing customer data
Integrating various data sources into cohesive visual stories
• Sharing and Publishing Dashboards
Exporting visualization projects to different formats
Publishing dashboards to Tableau Public and Tableau Server
Collaborating and sharing reports with stakeholders
• Course Wrap-up
Review of key concepts and techniques
Exploring additional resources for further learning
Final Q&A and course feedback

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Subjects

Data Science