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Learning Tableau

Simplify your data analysis - learn Tableau, the leading business intelligence software, and create clear, impactful visualizations for better decision-making.

Practice in 22 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
18 Interactive Lessons and 110 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
274 Practice Test Questions

Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access

22 Hands-On LiveLabs

Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.

Real environments
Auto-graded
No installation

18Interactive Lessons

110Topics

22LiveLab

274Practice Test Questions

11Videos

145Flashcards

145Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

This Tableau course is specially designed with IT professionals in mind. It teaches you how to take your data analysis skills to the next level. You'll learn to connect to any data source, create clear and impactful visualizations, and build dashboards that effectively communicate insights. We'll also cover data cleaning techniques, providing a detailed Tableau overview, a powerful tool for streamlining data prep.

Create basic and advanced visualizations like bar charts, line charts, bullet graphs, Gantt charts, stacked bar charts, and maps.
Manage data sources, extract insights, and handle different formats of files.
Filter data, perform calculations (row-level, aggregate-level, and Level of Detail), and use parameters for dynamic analysis.
Design and build dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
Perform operations like union, join, blend, and aggregate calculations to structure data for analysis.
Learn calculations, filters, and aggregators to handle messy data and prepare it for optimal analysis in Tableau.
Use Tableau Prep for data cleansing and workflow optimization.

Course Highlights

18 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
22 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
274 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices

02 / Lessons & labs

See exactly what you will learn and practice

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Lessons

18 Interactive Lessons · 110 topics

01 Introduction 3 topics

Who this course is for
What this course covers
To get the most out of this course

02 Taking Off with Tableau 5 topics · 6 LiveLab

Foundations for building visualizations
Visualizing data
Using Show Me
Putting everything together in a dashboard
Summary

6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 Connecting to Data in Tableau 7 topics · 3 LiveLab

The Tableau paradigm
Connecting to data
Managing data source metadata
Working with extracts instead of live connections
Using sets and groups
Filtering data
Summary

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Moving Beyond Basic Visualizations 6 topics · 5 LiveLab

Comparing values
Visualizing dates and times
Relating parts of the data to the whole
Visualizing distributions
Visualizing multiple axes to compare different measures
Summary

5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Starting an Adventure with Calculations and Parameters 7 topics · 2 LiveLab

Introduction to calculations
Row-level calculations
Aggregate calculations
Parameters
Practical examples of calculations and parameters
Performance considerations
Summary

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 Leveraging Level of Detail Calculations 6 topics

Overview of level of detail
Level of detail calculations
Examples of fixed level of detail calculations
Examples of include level of detail expressions
Example of exclude level of detail calculations
Summary

07 Diving Deep with Table Calculations 7 topics · 1 LiveLab

An overview of table calculations
Creating and editing table calculations
Quick table calculations
Fundamental table calculation concepts
Custom table calculations
Practical examples
Summary

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

08 Making Visualizations that Look Great and Work Well 4 topics

Visualization considerations
Leveraging formatting in Tableau
Adding value to visualizations
Summary

09 Telling a Data Story with Dashboards 8 topics · 4 LiveLab

Introduction to dashboards
Designing dashboards in Tableau
A dashboard to understand profitability
Designing for different displays and devices
Interactivity with actions
A regional scorecard dashboard
Stories
Summary

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

10 Visual Analytics: Trends, Clustering, Distributions, and Forecasting 6 topics

Trends
Explain Data
Clustering
Distributions
Forecasting
Summary

11 Advanced Visualizations 12 topics

Advanced visualizations – when and why to use them
Slope charts and bump charts
Waterfall charts
Step lines and jump lines
Sparklines
Dumbbell charts
Unit/symbol charts
Marimekko charts
Animated visualizations
Enhancing analysis with animation
Enhancing data storytelling with animation
Summary

12 Dynamic Dashboards 6 topics

Show/Hide buttons
Sheet swapping
Basic principles of sheet swapping
Using sheet swapping to change views on a dashboard
Automatically showing and hiding other controls
Summary

13 Exploring Mapping and Advanced Geospatial Features 9 topics

Overview of Tableau maps
Rendering maps with Tableau
Using geospatial data
Leveraging spatial functions
Creating custom territories
Map layers
Tableau mapping – tips and tricks
Plotting data on background images
Summary

14 Integrating Advanced Features: Extensions, Scripts, and AI 4 topics

Tableau Dashboard Extensions
Tableau analytics extensions
AI with CRM Analytics (Einstein Discovery)
Summary

15 Understanding the Tableau Data Model, Joins, and Blends 6 topics

Explanation of the sample data used in this lesson
Exploring the Tableau data model
Using joins
Using blends
When to use a data model, joins, or blends
Summary

16 Structuring Messy Data to Work Well in Tableau 4 topics · 1 LiveLab

Structuring data for Tableau
The four basic data transformations
Overview of advanced fixes for data problems
Summary

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

17 Taming Data with Tableau Prep 6 topics

Getting ready to explore Tableau Prep Builder
Understanding the Tableau Prep Builder interface
Flowing with the fundamental paradigm
Using parameters in Tableau Prep Builder
Options for automating flows
Summary

18 Sharing Your Data Story 4 topics

Presenting, printing, and exporting
Sharing with users of Tableau Desktop and Tableau Reader
Sharing with users of Tableau Server, Tableau Cloud, and Tableau Public
Summary

Hands-On Labs Our edge

22 LiveLabs

Creating a Connection in a New Workbook
Creating a Bar Chart
Creating a Line Chart
Creating Filled, Symbol, and Density Maps
Using the Show Me Toolbar
Building a Dashboard

Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.

03 / FAQs

Questions before you start

What is Tableau?

Tableau is a leading business intelligence (BI) software that allows you to connect to data, create visualizations, and build dashboards to explore and communicate insights from your data.

Is Tableau worth learning?

Yes, Tableau is a valuable skill for many IT professionals. It allows you to represent data into clear and actionable insights, which is crucial for data-driven decision-making.

Who should take this Tableau tutorial course?

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to use Tableau for data analysis and visualization.

What version of Tableau does the course cover?

This course gives you access to the Tableau version 2022.

Will I have access to course materials after completing the course?

Yes, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year after completing the course. For instructors, your students will have access to the course content for 6 months.

Get Hands-On While Learning Tableau

Test out your knowledge of tableau fundamentals and learn the finest tips to create appealing dashboards and visualizations.

1 year of full access
22 LiveLab included
Certificate of completion