Analyzing Data in Tableau

Course Duration: 1 hour

Course Summary

“Analyzing Data in Tableau” is a one-hour course focused on the data analysis capabilities of Tableau, one of the leading data visualization tools. The course covers setting up data in Tableau, conducting basic and advanced data analyses, and creating interactive dashboards for data exploration. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to leverage Tableau’s capabilities to gain insights from data and make data-driven decisions.

Course Curriculum

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Give an overview of the course

  • Explain the importance of data analysis in Tableau

  • Highlight all learning objectives

2. Setting Up Data in Tableau (10 minutes)

  • Discuss how to connect to data sources in Tableau

  • Explain what data preparation is: data cleaning, joining, and blending in Tableau

  • Discuss Tableau’s data pane: dimensions and measures

3. Basic Data Analysis in Tableau (15 minutes)

  • Explain how to build basic visualizations for analysis

  • Go over quick table calculations in Tableau

  • Go over sorting and filtering data for better insights in Tableau

4. Advanced Analytical Techniques (15 minutes)

  • Explain how to analyze time series data in Tableau

  • Describe how to utilize advanced calculated fields and parameters

  • Introduce statistical analysis in Tableau

5. Creating Dashboards for Data Analysis (10 minutes)

  • Explain how to build interactive dashboards for data exploration

  • Go over the use of actions in dashboards

  • Cover a few best practices for effective dashboard design

6. Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

  • Give a short review of the key takeaways from this course

  • Explain the importance of continued learning and practice

  • Initiate Q&A and course feedback