This hands-on, two-day, instructor-led course provides an engaging introduction to Alteryx Designer, a comprehensive self-service Business Intelligence and data analytics platform that enables professionals to acquire data from multiple sources, transform raw data into useful formats, create data visualizations, and interact meaningfully with analytical results. The course does not require any previous experience with Alteryx or other business intelligence platforms, making it suitable for learners new to data analytics tools. Through practical laboratory exercises using diverse sample datasets, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of Alteryx Designer functionality and develop the ability to use the platform effectively to analyze business data and extract actionable insights.
Target Student Profile:
This course serves business intelligence professionals and other technically skilled business users who want to develop practical data analysis capabilities using Alteryx Designer as their primary analytical tool.
Course Prerequisites:
The primary prerequisite for this course is general familiarity with business data and an understanding of the types of analytical questions you need answered. Beyond that, participants should possess basic computer skills and practical knowledge of navigating the Microsoft Windows operating system environment. While previous experience with Microsoft Excel is beneficial for understanding data concepts, it is not required for course success.
Comprehensive Course Outline:
- Module 1: Alteryx Introduction and Platform Overview
- Module 2: Basic Alteryx Operations and Workflows
- Module 3: Data Cleaning and Transformation Techniques
- Module 4: Advanced Data Transformation Operations
- Module 5: Data Combination and Shaping Methods
- Module 6: Data Visualization and Reporting
- Module 7: Advanced Data Manipulation and Analysis
- Module 8: Creating Interactive Forms for User Interaction and Data Input