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About the Course

In this first course of this specialization, you will discover what data visualization is, and how we can use it to better see and understand data. Using Tableau, we’ll examine the fundamental concepts of data visualization and explore the Tableau interface, identifying and applying the various tools Tableau has to offer. By the end of the course you will be able to prepare and import data into Tableau and explain the relationship between data analytics and data visualization. This course is designed for the learner who has never used Tableau before, or who may need a refresher or want to explore Tableau in more depth. No prior technical or analytical background is required. The course will guide you through the steps necessary to create your first visualization from the beginning based on data context, setting the stage for you to advance to the next course in the Specialization....

Top reviews

DA

Aug 24, 2020

Am glad I learnt a lot from this module, which I know will sharpen my skills for my chosen career path as a data scientist. Am hoping to learn more new skills to improve on my already existing skills.

HR

May 1, 2017

Amazing course, amazing instructors and assignments. I really enjoyed working with Tableau.

You may experience some confusion for some assignments but don't worry! Just use the discussion boards :)

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By Necip F E

Aug 19, 2022

It is an OK course; however, final assignment including mandatory sharing is weird. (Why would I share an informatic graph I prepared for work, on my social media account...) -2 stars for the frustration caused by the participants giving random scores to my assignment twice.

By Oleksii D

Mar 20, 2019

Data visualization context was useful, as well as interview with Shneiderman and link to his book on user interfaces design, otherwise this would be a 2 star, as the rest of the videos could be used directly from Tableau site.

Do not recommend to anybody familiar with excel.

By Cyra Z

Mar 8, 2023

It was a good course, but using an older version of tableau which is very different and causes challenges. Additionally didn't appreciate the instructor forcing the use of social media, especially twitter in order to get a passing grade on the final assessment.

By Michelle B

Apr 26, 2023

I found the course to be a helpful refresher but did not like that I would have to create a Twitter account in order to complete the final assignment. I think there should be a different option other than social media for submitting an assignment.

By Lydia D

Mar 20, 2018

Good introduction to data viz principles if you are new to that. There are more compelling introductions (i.e., Cole Nussbaumer, Stephanie Evergreen). I was anticipating more step by step walkthroughs of visualization in Tableau.

By Marcello B

Feb 24, 2019

I expected it to be more complete. Some ideas and the framing of the visual data analysis theme are interesting, but I expected to learn more in a 4-week course. The first peer-valuation task was simple but explained unclearly.

By Henry H A

Nov 25, 2020

Goes into very basics of Tableau. I wish it had cover more technical features of Tableau. The course could include step-by-step sample report instructions which would show the students how certain Tableau features work.

By Svetlana L

Feb 14, 2017

No engagement from faculty, if you have questions regarding anything in the course, no one will answer them. Unclear and incomplete instructions for assignments. Overall, probably my worst experience with Coursera.

By Michael H

Jun 2, 2020

None of the references reading materials are listed. No responses from course moderators in the Q&A section. Assignment in the third week was extremely unclear, as evidenced by the comments left by students.

By LeRoux T

Feb 12, 2018

A good introduction although a lot of "soft skill" development that I was familiar with and wanted to spend more time using the actual software. But good for building the foundation of visualizations.

By Gaurav k J

Mar 1, 2019

Mostly theory and seems somewhat repetitive. However the course is important with regards to presentation of visualisations.

Hoping to learn much more from the other courses in the specialisation.

By Mehrdad F

Jan 30, 2023

Assignments' peer-graded criteria were poorly designed. Also, did not like the fact that I was forced to tweet my visualizations! Other than that informative course to get started with Tableau.

By Jennifer C

Jan 24, 2018

Good introductury class into what Tableau is and how it works. However, the pace of the classes was a little bit slow, and the readings were somewhat dry and longer than the videos.

By Jayson J

Apr 26, 2019

Very repetitive, but gives some good basic concepts. Needs the course videos reviewed, as discuss that he will cover the Who, What and How, but then does not do it. Not terrible

By Laura H

Mar 6, 2023

I wish I had learned more about Tableau. I found the Google Sheets project and the Tableau project difficult because what was tested was not what I learned in the module.

By Peter H

Aug 15, 2021

The speaker was very hard to understand. In direct comparison to the next course it was strenous to follow her. The explanation what to should be more concise.

By Tiopan S

Mar 22, 2022

it is better if students are provided with the handout, how to operate the tableu step by step from the very basic and produce certain output, in this level.

By Gokul P

Jun 7, 2022

This was an okay course. It was mostly theory and would suggest to take a course on Youtube. For certificate purpose this is good otherwise it is all basic

By Vivek G

May 10, 2019

I wish this course had more interactive exercises and had more tutorials about the different types of visualizations and when and where they are used.

By Alexandra R

Jun 13, 2019

While nice, it was super basic and there was little hands on experience. I audited this course. I would have been disappointed if I had payed for it.

By Maimoon S

Feb 22, 2018

I took only this course. I wanted the course to go into more detail about using Tableau. Maybe this is what the complete specialization is for.

By kartik S

May 18, 2020

Expected the course to focus more on Tableau techniques but not bad in terms of an introduction to the importance of data visualization.

By vibhu s

May 13, 2020

it was too short and didnt explain tableau functionality that well. the last module was unnecessary in context of this course and topic.

By Veronica L

Mar 7, 2019

Average and overpriced as with all their courses. Go to Udemy better value ; course content is more practical and teachers are engaging.

By Daphne P

Sep 2, 2023

Not always clear in their explanations especially during the tests when the answers was given in the following lesson and obscure terms