What will I learn from this Tableau for Data Analysis course?

You will learn how to navigate Tableau's interface, connect to different data sources, create various visualizations, and understand how to interpret data effectively.

What career opportunities can the Tableau course lead to?

Completing the Tableau training course broadens career avenues in IT, product development, finance, HR, and beyond. With Tableau utilized by 90% of organizations, it ranks among the top three sought-after skills, commanding annual salaries ranging from $106,000 to $158,000.

Will I get a certificate after completion?

Yes. After completing all assignments and learning materials in the course, you will be given a shareable Coursera certificate to demonstrate your professional accomplishments.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

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Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

Name: Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis
Rating: 4.714285714285714 (14 reviews)

Instructor: LearnKartS

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore Tableau’s interface to connect data and build visualizations with shelves and tools.
Clean, shape, and blend data to create accurate and effective visualizations.
Create insights using charts, maps, and interactive features.
Build interactive dashboards that unify visuals and drive data-informed decisions.

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Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

13 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Data is powerful—only if you can see the story it tells. This Tableau course will take you from raw data to spectacular visuals and dashboards that make an impact.

You'll start by understanding the essentials of integrating data sources, working with data types, joins, relationships, and blending. Then, by using filters, sets, parameters, and calculations, you can refine and analyze your data. Through immersive demos, you'll see how Tableau brings insights to life through chart types, level of detail expressions, mapping, forecasting, and dashboard design. Discover how to create interactive dashboards using actions, story points, and navigation. You'll also learn how to connect Tableau to third-party systems and R to increase analytical capabilities. From corporate intelligence to forecasting, this course will equip you for real-world data storytelling. Ideal for analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anybody who works with data, this course teaches you how to translate complex datasets into meaningful insights. Ready to make data-driven decisions? Enroll now to bring your insights to life using Tableau.

This module covers the essential Tableau concepts and its advanced techniques. By the end of this module, the learner will have a solid understanding of Tableau fundamentals and advanced features like filters, calculations, and expressions, preparing them to create insightful visualizations and analyses.

What's included

14 videos5 readings4 assignments

14 videos Total 147 minutes

What Is Tableau? 5 minutes
Understanding Data Types and File Formats in Tableau 6 minutes
How to Connect Data Sources in Tableau 5 minutes
Data Model and Relationship, and Joins 4 minutes
When and How to Use Data Blending 7 minutes
DEMO: Live vs. Extract Refreshes 25 minutes
DEMO: Joining And Blending 25 minutes
Filters in Tableau 10 minutes
How to Use Sets to Segment Data 6 minutes
DEMO: Order of Executing Filters 22 minutes
Creating Calculated Fields in Tableau 8 minutes
Using Rank Functions for Data Analysis 3 minutes
Understanding Tableau Expressions 8 minutes
DEMO: Level of Detail of Expressions 14 minutes

5 readings Total 22 minutes

Introduction and Syllabus 2 minutes
How Companies Use Tableau to Make Faster Business Decisions 5 minutes
Why Data Modeling Mistakes Lead to Wrong Business Insights 5 minutes
Why Data Filtering Decisions Can Change Business Outcomes 5 minutes
Summary 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 50 minutes

Tableau Fundamentals 8 minutes
Data Relationships 10 minutes
Advanced Tableau 14 minutes
Data Connectivity 18 minutes

This module covers the advanced Tableau techniques for parameter usage, charting, visualization, geographic visualization, and forecasting. By the end of this module, learners will gain proficiency in utilizing Tableau parameters, enhancing their analytical capabilities in Tableau.

What's included

15 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

15 videos Total 165 minutes

What Tableau Parameters Are and Why They Matter 4 minutes
Parameter: Use cases 6 minutes
DEMO: Creation of Parameters 32 minutes
How Tableau Creates Charts and Visualizations 2 minutes
Default Chart Types 2 minutes
Understanding the Marks Shelf in Tableau 7 minutes
Additional Charts 9 minutes
Word Cloud, Sort, and Stack Bar Chart 2 minutes
DEMO: Chart Types 27 minutes
DEMO: Additional Two Chart Types 14 minutes
Creating Geographic Maps in Tableau 8 minutes
DEMO: Creating Maps 11 minutes
Understanding Forecasting in Tableau 7 minutes
DEMO: Forecasting 26 minutes
Using the Analytics Pane for Advanced Insights 8 minutes

4 readings Total 20 minutes

How Interactive Dashboards Improve Business Decision-Making 5 minutes
Why Choosing the Wrong Chart Can Mislead Decision-Makers 5 minutes
How Location Data Helps Businesses Predict Market Opportunities 5 minutes
Summary 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 44 minutes

Tableau Parameters 6 minutes
Tableau Charting Techniques 6 minutes
Geographic Visualization 6 minutes
Tableau Forecasting 10 minutes
Parameters, Charting, and Visualization 16 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Beyond the Basics: Tableau Skills and Applications 10 minutes

This module covers advanced topics in Tableau dashboard design, interactivity, integration, and problem-solving. By the end of this module, learners will have acquired proficiency in designing interactive Tableau dashboards, and effectively solving complex Tableau-related problems.

What's included

13 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

13 videos Total 179 minutes

What Makes an Effective Tableau Dashboard 2 minutes
Using Tiled vs Floating Dashboard Layouts 1 minute
Using Dashboard Objects and Components 8 minutes
Creating Data Stories Using Story Points 2 minutes
DEMO: Creating Dashboards with the Usage of Objects and Buttons 49 minutes
Using Dashboard Actions for Interactivity 9 minutes
Adding Navigation Between Dashboards 2 minutes
DEMO: Action Type 45 minutes
Integration of 3rd Party Systems 6 minutes
DEMO: Integration of R with Tableau 14 minutes
Working of Code Integration 4 minutes
Tableau Problem Statement 2 minutes
Tableau Solution Output 34 minutes

4 readings Total 17 minutes

What Makes a Dashboard Useful for Business Leaders 5 minutes
Why Interactive Dashboards Improve Data Adoption in Organizations 5 minutes
How Data Integration Improves Enterprise Analytics Accuracy 5 minutes
Course Synopsis 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 40 minutes

Interactive Dashboard 6 minutes
Dashboard Design 6 minutes
Tableau Integration Principles 10 minutes
Tableau Dashboards and Integration 18 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Tableau Integration 10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This Tableau training course is ideal for various IT professionals, like Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Project Managers, Data Scientists, Statisticians, Analysts, and Business Intelligence Managers who work in the Business Intelligence sector.

Completing theData Visualization with Tableau course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage Tableau effectively for visualizing data, conducting analysis, and communicating insights in various professional settings.

No. There is no need for prior experience. However, a basic understanding of data concepts will be helpful.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.