Alteryx Advanced

Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into advanced data analytics with our Alteryx course: - Begin by mastering data cleansing, handling multiple files, sampling, and regex for parsing XML. - Enhance your skills with in-database processing, blending, and selecting data efficiently. - Advance to app and macro customization, creating batch macros, and handling errors with conditional logic. - Learn Alteryx's machine learning capabilities, from building models to deploying them for fraud detection and customer segmentation. Designed for data professionals with basic Alteryx knowledge, the course offers hands-on exercises and real-world examples. The end goal is to transform complex data challenges into actionable insights, enabling you to drive informed business decisions.

Syllabus

Data Cleansing and Manipulation

In this module, we will explore the foundational skills necessary for effective data cleansing and manipulation in Alteryx. You'll start with an introduction to the course and Alteryx's features, move through handling multiple files and sampling techniques, and learn advanced grouping, cleaning, and parsing methods. This section sets the stage for building robust data workflows.

Working In-Database

In this module, we will delve into the power of in-database processing with Alteryx. You'll learn to perform complex data operations directly within your database environment, enhancing efficiency and scalability. Topics include in-database blending and using select and summarize tools to streamline your data workflows.

Apps and Macros

In this module, we will elevate your skills in creating and optimizing apps and macros within Alteryx. You'll gain insights into advanced techniques, batch processing, error handling, and customization. By the end, you'll be able to design sophisticated, efficient workflows and share them with others.

Intelligence Suite

In this module, we will journey through the comprehensive landscape of machine learning using Alteryx's Intelligence Suite. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, you'll learn to build, train, deploy, and operationalize machine learning models, tackling real-world business problems with cutting-edge analytics.

Exercises and Course Close

In this module, we will put your knowledge to the test with hands-on exercises designed to consolidate your learning. You'll tackle real-world datasets, apply advanced Alteryx tools, and solve complex data problems. The course concludes with a final thank-you note and a recap of your journey through advanced data analytics with Alteryx.