Tableau Desktop: Part 1

In this course, you will visualize data with Tableau. You will: Identify and configure basic functions of Tableau. Connect to data sources, import data into Tableau, and save Tableau files. Create views and customize data in visualizations. Manage, sort, and group data. Save and share data sources and workbooks. Filter data in views. Customize visualizations with annotations, highlights, and advanced features. Create maps, dashboards, and stories.
 

This course is designed for professionals in a variety of job roles who are currently using desktop or web-based data-management tools to perform numerical or general data analysis. This includes capturing and reporting on data to peers, executives, and clients. These professionals must also provide data visualizations in reports, or explain data analysis through visualizations. This course is also designed for students who plan to obtain Tableau® Desktop Qualified Associate certification, which requires candidates to pass the Desktop Qualified Associate exam.
 

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience managing data with Microsoft® Excel® or Google Sheets™. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following Logical Operations courses: Microsoft® Office Excel® 2016: Part 1 (Desktop/Office 365™) Microsoft® Office Excel® 2016: Part 2 Optionally, having experience with other data analytics tools, such as Google Analytics™ or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, as well as an understanding of database design concepts or a background in statistical analysis, will help you get even more out of Tableau. The following courses are helpful but not required: Google Analytics™: Foundation (Second Edition) Database Design: A Modern Approach Microsoft® Office Excel® 2016: Dashboards
 

Lesson 1: Tableau Fundamentals Topic A: Overview of Tableau Topic B: Navigate the Tableau Interface and Configure Settings Lesson 2: Connecting to and Preparing Data Topic A: Connect to Data Topic B: Prepare Data for Analysis Topic C: Save Workbook Files Lesson 3: Exploring Data Topic A: Create a View Topic B: Customize Data in Visualizations Lesson 4: Managing, Sorting, and Grouping Data Topic A: Adjust Fields Topic B: Sort Data Topic C: Group Data Lesson 5: Saving and Sharing Data Topic A: Save and Publish Data Sources Topic B: Share Workbooks for Collaboration Lesson 6: Filtering Data Topic A: Configure Worksheet Filters Topic B: Apply Advanced Filter Options Topic C: Create Interactive Filters Lesson 7: Customizing Visualizations Topic A: Format and Annotate Views Topic B: Highlight Data Topic C: Create Advanced Visualizations Lesson 8: Creating Maps, Dashboards, and Stories Topic A: Create Maps Topic B: Create Dashboards Topic C: Create Stories Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the Tableau® Desktop Qualified Associate Certification Objectives