Who should take this Tableau certification course?

This Tableau training course is ideal for various IT professionals, like Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Project Managers, Data Scientists, Statisticians, Analysts, and Business Intelligence Managers who work in the Business Intelligence sector.

What will I be able to do upon completing this course?

Completing theData Visualization with Tableau course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage Tableau effectively for visualizing data, conducting analysis, and communicating insights in various professional settings.

Do I need prior experience in data analysis or visualization?

No. There is no need for prior experience. However, a basic understanding of data concepts will be helpful.

What will I learn from this Tableau for Data Analysis course?

You will learn how to navigate Tableau's interface, connect to different data sources, create various visualizations, and understand how to interpret data effectively.

What career opportunities can the Tableau course lead to?

Completing the Tableau training course broadens career avenues in IT, product development, finance, HR, and beyond. With Tableau utilized by 90% of organizations, it ranks among the top three sought-after skills, commanding annual salaries ranging from $106,000 to $158,000.

Will I get a certificate after completion?

Yes. After completing all assignments and learning materials in the course, you will be given a shareable Coursera certificate to demonstrate your professional accomplishments.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore Tableau’s interface to connect data and build visualizations with shelves and tools.
Clean, shape, and blend data to create accurate and effective visualizations.
Create insights using charts, maps, and interactive features.
Build interactive dashboards that unify visuals and drive data-informed decisions.

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Data is powerful—only if you can see the story it tells. This Tableau course will take you from raw data to spectacular visuals and dashboards that make an impact.

You'll start by understanding the essentials of integrating data sources, working with data types, joins, relationships, and blending. Then, by using filters, sets, parameters, and calculations, you can refine and analyze your data. Through immersive demos, you'll see how Tableau brings insights to life through chart types, level of detail expressions, mapping, forecasting, and dashboard design. Discover how to create interactive dashboards using actions, story points, and navigation. You'll also learn how to connect Tableau to third-party systems and R to increase analytical capabilities. From corporate intelligence to forecasting, this course will equip you for real-world data storytelling. Ideal for analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anybody who works with data, this course teaches you how to translate complex datasets into meaningful insights. Ready to make data-driven decisions? Enroll now to bring your insights to life using Tableau.

Module details

This module covers the essential Tableau concepts and its advanced techniques. By the end of this module, the learner will have a solid understanding of Tableau fundamentals and advanced features like filters, calculations, and expressions, preparing them to create insightful visualizations and analyses.

What's included

20 videos5 readings4 assignments

20 videosTotal 148 minutes

What Is Tableau?5 minutes
Understanding Data Types and File Formats in Tableau6 minutes
How to Connect Data Sources in Tableau5 minutes
Data Model and Relationship, and Joins4 minutes
When and How to Use Data Blending7 minutes
Connecting Data & Understanding Live Mode8 minutes
Live Refresh vs Extract Mode in Tableau 9 minutes
Full Refresh vs Incremental Refresh8 minutes
Relationship & Logical Layer in Tableau12 minutes
Joins in Physical Layer4 minutes
Data Blending in Tableau10 minutes
Filters in Tableau10 minutes
How to Use Sets to Segment Data6 minutes
Introduction to Filtering & Data Source vs Extract Filters7 minutes
Dimension, Measure & Interactive Filters in Tableau9 minutes
Context, Cascading, Global & Worksheet Filters6 minutes
Creating Calculated Fields in Tableau8 minutes
Using Rank Functions for Data Analysis3 minutes
Understanding Tableau Expressions8 minutes
DEMO: Level of Detail of Expressions14 minutes

5 readingsTotal 22 minutes

Introduction and Syllabus2 minutes
How Companies Use Tableau to Make Faster Business Decisions5 minutes
Why Data Modeling Mistakes Lead to Wrong Business Insights5 minutes
Why Data Filtering Decisions Can Change Business Outcomes5 minutes
Summary5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Tableau Fundamentals 8 minutes
Data Relationships10 minutes
Advanced Tableau14 minutes
Data Connectivity18 minutes

This module covers the advanced Tableau techniques for parameter usage, charting, visualization, geographic visualization, and forecasting. By the end of this module, learners will gain proficiency in utilizing Tableau parameters, enhancing their analytical capabilities in Tableau.

What's included

23 videos4 readings5 assignments

23 videosTotal 166 minutes

What Tableau Parameters Are and Why They Matter4 minutes
Parameter: Use cases6 minutes
Introduction to Parameters3 minutes
Parameters in Filters and Sets9 minutes
Parameters in Bins and Calculated Fields11 minutes
Advanced Parameter Use Cases and Limitations10 minutes
How Tableau Creates Charts and Visualizations2 minutes
Default Chart Types2 minutes
Understanding the Marks Shelf in Tableau7 minutes
Additional Charts9 minutes
Word Cloud, Sort, and Stack Bar Chart2 minutes
Default Chart Types in Tableau (Bar, Text, Scatter, Line Basics)7 minutes
Marks Cards Deep Dive (Color, Size, Label, Detail, Tooltip) 7 minutes
Advanced Visualizations (Show Me, Dual Axis & Doughnut Pie Chart)13 minutes
DEMO: Additional Two Chart Types14 minutes
Creating Geographic Maps in Tableau8 minutes
DEMO: Creating Maps11 minutes
Understanding Forecasting in Tableau7 minutes
Forecasting Fundamentals & Time Series Concepts4 minutes
Forecast Customization, Models & Interpretation6 minutes
Cluster Analysis in Tableau (Unsupervised Learning)6 minutes
Analytics Pane: Reference Lines, Bands & Trend Lines10 minutes
Using the Analytics Pane for Advanced Insights8 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

How Interactive Dashboards Improve Business Decision-Making5 minutes
Why Choosing the Wrong Chart Can Mislead Decision-Makers5 minutes
How Location Data Helps Businesses Predict Market Opportunities5 minutes
Summary5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 46 minutes

Tableau Parameters6 minutes
Tableau Charting Techniques6 minutes
Geographic Visualization8 minutes
Tableau Forecasting10 minutes
Parameters, Charting, and Visualization16 minutes

This module covers advanced topics in Tableau dashboard design, interactivity, integration, and problem-solving. By the end of this module, learners will have acquired proficiency in designing interactive Tableau dashboards, and effectively solving complex Tableau-related problems.