Course Description
Tableau has emerged as a leader in data visualization. Tableau users have the ability to use data analytics to turn massive amounts of data into visualizations that can be seen and understood. Tableau’s Data Engine has the ability to translate actions into ad hoc queries and graphically express the responses very quickly. In this course students learn to connect to data, navigate the Tableau interface, build and format visualizations, and build interactive dashboards. Other topics include Tableau Architecture, Filters, Graphs, Maps, Table Calculations, and Aggregating data.
Data Visualization with Tableau - Introduction Dec 2025Data Visualization with Tableau - Introduction
What is Data Visualization
Analyze Existing Tableau Workbooks
Create a New Workbook
Using Show Me
Sharing Tableau Workbooks
FilteringKeep Only and ExcludeThe Filters ShelfInteractive FiltersFilter Scope
Keep Only and Exclude
The Filters Shelf
Interactive Filters
Filter Scope
Geographic MappingGeographic Dimensions/GeocodingLatitude/Longitude Combined with Background MapsSymbol MapsFilled MapsMap Layers
Geographic Dimensions/Geocoding
Latitude/Longitude Combined with Background Maps
Symbol Maps
Filled Maps
Map Layers
Date/Time AnalysisNavigating Date HierarchiesDiscrete/Continuous DatesDate Filters
Navigating Date Hierarchies
Discrete/Continuous Dates
Date Filters
Customized CalculationsAd-Hoc Versus the Calculation EditorParts of Calculated FieldsCalculated Field Data TypesAggregation Options
Ad-Hoc Versus the Calculation Editor
Parts of Calculated Fields
Calculated Field Data Types
Aggregation Options
Quick Table Calculations“Second Pass” Table CalculationsTable Calculation Scope and Direction
“Second Pass” Table Calculations
Table Calculation Scope and Direction
Interactive DashboardsSetting Dashboard SizeAdding WorksheetsCustomizing Legend and Filter AppearanceDashboard Interactivity
Setting Dashboard Size
Adding Worksheets
Customizing Legend and Filter Appearance
Dashboard Interactivity
Guided Analysis with StoriesSetting Story SizeAdding Worksheets, Dashboards, and Text to Story PointsModifying Sheet StateFormatting Stories
Setting Story Size
Adding Worksheets, Dashboards, and Text to Story Points
Modifying Sheet State
Formatting Stories
Customizing the Data Source (optional)Joining TablesData Pane CustomizationSaving Custom Data Sources
Joining Tables
Data Pane Customization
Saving Custom Data Sources
Additional Chart TypesMeasure Names/Measure ValuesShow Me Charts
Measure Names/Measure Values
Show Me Charts
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