Course Outline
Tableau and Data Visualization
- What is Data Visualization
- Analyze Existing Tableau Workbooks
- Create a New Workbook
- Using Show Me
- Sharing Tableau Workbooks
Filtering
- Keep Only and Exclude
- The Filters Shelf
- Interactive Filters
- Filter Scope
Geographic Mapping
- Geographic Dimensions/Geocoding
- Latitude/Longitude Combined with Background Maps
- Symbol Maps
- Filled Maps
- Map Layers
Date/Time Analysis
- Navigating Date Hierarchies
- Discrete/Continuous Dates
- Date Filters
Customized Calculations
- Ad-Hoc Versus the Calculation Editor
- Parts of Calculated Fields
- Calculated Field Data Types
- Aggregation Options
Quick Table Calculations
- “Second Pass” Table Calculations
- Table Calculation Scope and Direction
Interactive Dashboards
- Setting Dashboard Size
- Adding Worksheets
- Customizing Legend and Filter Appearance
- Dashboard Interactivity
Guided Analysis with Stories
- Setting Story Size
- Adding Worksheets, Dashboards, and Text to Story Points
- Modifying Sheet State
- Formatting Stories
Customizing the Data Source (Optional)
- Joining Tables
- Data Pane Customization
- Saving Custom Data Sources
Additional Chart Types
- Measure Names/Measure Values
- Show Me Charts
Suggested Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with introductory data source concepts, including:
- Tables
- Rows and columns
- Records and fields
Questions? Speak with our team today—email info@workforcecenter.slu.edu or call 314-977-3226.
Certificate Pathway
Want to Earn the Tableau Certificate?
In addition to Data Visualization with Tableau - Introduction | TAB100, enroll in:
Want to Earn the Data Analyst I Professional Certificate?
In addition to Data Visualization with Tableau - Introduction | TAB100, enroll in two of the following electives: