Course Description
This two-day Tableau Fundamentals training (Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals – TTD101) is designed for the beginner-level Tableau user. It is for anyone who works with data – regardless of technical or analytical background. This Tableau Desktop Fundamentals course is designed to help you understand the important concepts and techniques used in Tableau to move from simple to complex visualizations and learn how to combine them in interactive dashboards. This course will include extensive hands-on activities to re-enforce the skills and knowledge attained. All delegates receive course materials and access to our licensed Tableau environment for hands-on labs.
Our online Tableau classes are offered via a Live Instructor-led Virtual Classroom with hands-on labs and on-going Q&A with the certified trainer. For larger teams (6 plus), classes can also be offered onsite at your office or a preferred location.
When you complete this class, you will be able to:
- Connect to data to edit its source.
- Gather data for sorting, filtering, and grouping.
- Use the Tableau workspace to create visualizations.
- Build a range of essential chart types for analysis.
- Create basic calculations, including quick table calculations.
- Design interactive dashboards to reveal data insights.
- Describe how to share and publish visualizations.
Course Outline Below
Course Summary
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Course Modules
Introduction to Tableau
- Discover the Tableau Platform
- Learn Application Terminology
- Identify Visual Cues for Fields
Tableau Workflow
- Understand the Tableau Workflow
- Recognize Elements of a Visualization
- Get Started in Tableau
Connection and Data Source Setup
- Identify Tableau File Types and Extensions
- Create a Live Data Connection
- Save and Edit a Data Source
- Modify Data Attributes
- Understand Changes to Data
Data Simplification and Sorting
- Filter Data
- Create Date Filters
- Sort Data
Data Organization
- Use Groups
- Create and Use Hierarchies
Specific Values
- Create Crosstabs
- Generate Grand Totals, Subtotals, and Changing Aggregation
- Build Highlight Tables
Data by Date
- Work with Dates in Tableau
- Use Discrete Date Parts and Continuous Date Values
Multiple Measures in a View
- Measure Values and Names
- Combine or Share Axis Charts
- Create Dual Axis Charts
Testimonials
“The content was great for an introduction to Tableau. I truly appreciate the way Michael was able to explain everything, and would recommend this class to anyone needing to get their feet wet with Tableau.”
- Shianne DeGeorge, Business Intelligence Group, Kaiser Permanente
“Great Tableau Course. Lots of information packed into short period.”
- Matt, Data Analyst, Fortune Brands
“Your private Tableau Desktop Bootcamp I for Beginners training was excellent, our 15 staff members thoroughly enjoyed it!”
- David Sonntag, US Airforce
