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Tableau Data Visualization Essentials

Tableau Data Visualization Essentials

7.5 hrs 1 project

Learn how to create powerful data visualizations and interactive dashboards using Tableau. This course covers visual analytics, chart types, parameters, storytelling, business intelligence and reporting roles.

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Introduction to Visual Analytics & Data Structure

6 Videos

In this module, you will learn the basics of visual analytics and how to structure data effectively for accurate analysis and visualization.

6 items

1 hr

  • Visual Analytics Overview (Complete)
  • Rules of Data Structure & Data Walkthrough (Complete)
  • Importing Data into Tableau
  • Data Types in Tableau
  • Dimensions and Measures
  • Numbers vs Visuals

Basic Charts & Calculations

3 Videos

In this module, you'll explore essential chart types and basic calculations used to visualize data effectively in Tableau.

3 items

1.21 hr

  • Special Types of Charts (Complete)
  • Funnel and Control Charts (Complete)
  • Advanced Calculations in Tableau

Advanced Chart Types

6 Videos

In this module, you will discover advanced chart types such as heat maps and histograms to represent complex data insights effectively.

6 items

1.05 hr

  • Highlight Table (Complete)
  • Heat Map (Complete)
  • Tree Map
  • Bullet Graph
  • Special Charts - Pareto Chart
  • KPI Controls

Working with Parameters

3 Videos

In this module, you will learn how to create dynamic, interactive visualizations in Tableau using parameters to enhance user experience.

3 items

1.08 hr

  • Parameters (Complete)
  • Sorting with Parameters (Complete)
  • What if Analysis with Parameters

Dashboarding in Tableau

4 Videos

In this module, you will learn to build interactive dashboards by combining multiple visualizations for impactful data presentations in Tableau.

4 items

2 hr

  • Intro to Dashboards (Complete)
  • Building Dashboards (Complete)
  • Dashboard Actions - Part 1
  • Dashboard Actions - Part 2

Storytelling with Tableau

4 Videos

In this module, you will learn how to structure visualizations to craft a clear and compelling data-driven story using Tableau.

4 items

1.09 hr

  • Storyboarding 101 - Basics (Complete)
  • Storyboarding 101 - Blueprint (Complete)
  • Storyboarding Hands-on Part 1
  • Storyboarding Hands-on Part 2

Guided Projects

This project analyzes retail sales data, including transaction details, product categories and customer demographics to derive insights into customer behaviour and sales trends. By the end, you'll gain valuable perspectives on the dynamics of retail.

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  • Retail Sales Analysis
  • In this project, we will be looking at retail sales data, which contains information such as transaction details, product categories, customer demographics, sale prices, discounts, and store performance. This dataset is based on retail transactions in various stores, providing valuable insights into customer behaviour, product performance, and sales trends. Through this project, you will get a glimpse of the dynamics of the retail industry and understand the kind of data and decisions retail managers face.
Visual Analytics & Data Structure
Charts & Calculations
Advanced Chart Types
Working with Parameters
Dashboarding
Storytelling with Tableau

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Mr. R Vivekanand

Co-Founder and Director

Vivek Anand is a data visualization consultant with 10 years of experience. His area of specialization includes Marketing and Econometrics. Vivek has an MBA from Monash University Melbourne Vic. He has worked as Sales & Marketing professional handling teams of leading Indian hospitality brands across the country. His most recent assignment was for India's largest Luxury hotel by ITC hotels in Chennai. He is a qualified trainer of Tableau 9.0 and has a passion for teaching
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Mr. R Vivekanand

Co-Founder and Director

Vivek Anand is a data visualization consultant with 10 years of experience. His area of specialization includes Marketing and Econometrics. Vivek has an MBA from Monash University Melbourne Vic. He has worked as Sales & Marketing professional handling teams of leading Indian hospitality brands across the country. His most recent assignment was for India's largest Luxury hotel by ITC hotels in Chennai. He is a qualified trainer of Tableau 9.0 and has a passion for teaching

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