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Udacity

Tableau Fundamentals

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Overview

Build practical, job-ready skills for creating effective data visualizations in Tableau—no prior experience required. Start by connecting to data and getting comfortable in the Tableau interface, then learn to build core visualizations and work with aggregations and data granularity to control the level of detail in your analysis. Use hierarchies to drill down into your data, customize marks and filters to sharpen your insights, and choose the right chart type to fit the story you're telling. You'll put it all together in a hands-on project analyzing U.S. National Park visitation data, applying each skill to a real-world dataset. Ideal for analysts and BI newcomers who want a solid, tool-focused foundation in Tableau.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
    • Discover Tableau Fundamentals, key visualization skills, course outcomes, final project overview, and meet your instructors in this introductory lesson.
  • Getting Started with Tableau
    • Get started with Tableau by installing the software, connecting to datasets, and preparing your workspace for analysis.
  • Getting Started with Tableau Visualizations
    • Learn how to build and save your first Tableau visualizations using dimensions, measures, and calculated fields.
  • Aggregations and Granularity in Tableau
    • Learn how to control aggregation and granularity in Tableau to create more insightful visualizations.
  • Using Hierarchies for Drill-Down Analysis
    • Build interactive visualizations by drilling into custom and automatic hierarchies in Tableau.
  • Customizing Marks and Filters for Insightful Visuals
    • Use marks and filters in Tableau to focus your visuals and highlight insights.
  • Choosing and Customizing Chart Types in Tableau
    • Build a range of effective chart types in Tableau and customize them for clarity and impact.
  • Course Conclusion
    • Review your new Tableau skills: customizing visualizations, using hierarchies and filters, and choosing the right charts to analyze and communicate data insights effectively.
  • Parks by the Numbers: A Tableau Analysis of U.S. National Park Visitation
    • Analyze U.S. National Park visitation trends in Tableau, build four worksheets, and create an executive brief with findings and recommendations.

Taught by

Josh Bernhard , Jennie Lytel-Sternberg, and Angelica "Jelly" Sprately

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