Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization

In this third course of the specialization, we’ll drill deeper into the tools Tableau offers in the areas of charting, dates, table calculations and mapping. We’ll explore the best choices for charts, based on the type of data you are using. We’ll look at specific types of charts including scatter plots, Gantt charts, histograms, bullet charts and several others, and we’ll address charting guidelines. We’ll define discrete and continuous dates, and examine when to use each one to explain your data. You’ll learn how to create custom and quick table calculations and how to create parameters. We’ll also introduce mapping and explore how Tableau can use different types of geographic data, how to connect to multiple data sources and how to create custom maps.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

Suggested: 4 weeks of study, 5-7 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Apply Tableau mapping tools to analyze geographic data

Create custom and quick table calculations and ways to create parameters

Make the best choice for charts based on the type of data you are using

Use discrete and continuous dates to explain your data

Skills you will gain

Tableau SoftwareData VisualizationMapping

100% online course

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

Suggested: 4 weeks of study, 5-7 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

3 hours to complete

Getting Started and Charting

In this module, you will explore the topic of charting in Tableau. By now you should already be well versed in how to change colors, shapes, and sizes of charts, so we are going to practice and demonstrate that skill more. You will be able to explain what the Tableau Tooltip does and when to use it. You will be able to discuss the various guidelines for choosing the right chart for your data. You will also create a chart using Tableau....

10 videos (Total 57 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Visual Analytics with Tableau Introduction2m

Introduction to Charting1m

Tableau Charts19m

Colors, Shapes, and Sizes4m

Dual Line Charts3m

Tableau Tooltip4m

Charting Guidelines: Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts6m

Charting Guidelines: Maps, Scatter Plots, Gantt Charts, Bubble Charts4m

Charting Guidelines: Histograms, Bullet Charts, Heat Maps and Highlight Tables4m

Charting Guidelines: Treemaps and Box-and-Whisker Plots5m

1 readings

Save Workbooks to Tableau Public10m

1 practice exercises

Module 1: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Charting18m

2

Section

3 hours to complete

Dates

This module highlights the important topic of dates within Tableau. You will be able to differentiate between discrete and continuous dates and when to use each. You will be able to use date hierarchies and use the date field to better customize your charts. You will be able to convert between discrete and continuous dates and know when and why you want to switch from one to the other. You will create dates using calculated fields....

5 videos (Total 15 min), 2 quizzes

5 videos

Introduction to Dates1m

Discrete vs. Continuous Dates2m

Date Hierarchies3m

Converting Discrete and Continuous Dates2m

Tableau Calculated Fields4m

1 practice exercises

Module 2: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Dates24m

3

Section

3 hours to complete

Table Calculations

In this module, you will focus on table calculations. You will be able to create new calculated fields to allow you to compare fields, apply aggregations, and more. You will be able use quick table calculations and create new calculated fields. You will be able to customize them and apply filters and parameters to your table calculations. ...

6 videos (Total 25 min), 2 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction to Table Calculations0m

Calculated Fields5m

Quick Table Calculations3m

Custom Table Calculations2m

Filters6m

Parameters5m

1 practice exercises

Module 3: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Table Calculations20m

4

Section

3 hours to complete

Mapping

In this final module, we will go more in depths about maps within Tableau. You will be able to connect to a different data sources and customize your maps by changing colors, shapes, and sizes. You will be able to custom geocode a map and create Tableau maps with geographic data that is not recognized by Tableau. You will also be able to create dual layer maps and showcase how to overlay maps on top of one another....

7 videos (Total 17 min), 2 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction to Mapping0m

Working with Geographic Data1m

Shapes, Colors, and Sizes3m

Custom Mapping Techniques3m

Custom Geocoding3m

Dual Layer Mapping3m

Course Summary1m

1 practice exercises

Module 4: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Mapping18m

Instructor

Suk S. Brar, M.B.A.

Lead Business Consultant

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Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization