Tableau is a powerful software program frequently used by business analysts in a variety of departments including sales, marketing, finance, operation and more. Analysts within these departments use Tableau to create visualizations that explain datasets and tell data stories. In this project, learners will learn the basic steps to begin using Tableau. They will learn how to upload data and how the user interface works. Learners will move on to understand the difference between dimensions and measures as well as discrete and concrete variables. Learners will apply these new skills as they build bar graphs, line graphs, and tables. At the conclusion of this project, learners will feel confident in their ability to answer common business questions with Tableau visualizations. Along the way, there are questions and challenges to test learning and to display skills.
Get Started With Tableau
Taught in English
Instructor: Carmen Rojas
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What you'll learn
Learn how to create an account on Tableau Public as well as how to use the forever-free desktop application.
Learn how to upload data, and will gain experience differentiating between dimensions and measures, discrete and continuous variables.
Learn how to create bar graphs, line graphs and tables.
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Download Tableau
Get To Know The User Interface
Build a Bar Graph
Dimensions Vs Measures
Understand Discrete and Continuous Variables by Building a Line Graph
Display Data in a Table
Challenge Task - Create Your Own Visualizations
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An understanding of charts and graphs is helpful but not required.
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