This comprehensive course is designed to prepare you for the Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam while equipping you with practical, hands-on skills to master Tableau. By the end of the course, you will be able to visualize, analyze, and share data with confidence, boosting your career with a valuable certification. You will gain a deep understanding of Tableau's functionality, from basic visualizations to advanced data analysis.
Learn Tableau and Ace the Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam
Learn Tableau and Ace the Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam
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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Master Tableau’s interface and tools for data visualization and analysis.
Create diverse visualizations such as bar charts, scatter plots, and dual-axis charts.
Use advanced features like table calculations, parameters, and dynamic dashboards.
Prepare and clean data, work with joins, relationships, and data blending for effective analysis.
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the course layout, cover key topics essential for the Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam, and familiarize you with Tableau’s capabilities. You’ll also learn how to install Tableau Public and explore its interface and features for navigating the software efficiently.
What's included
4 videos1 reading
In this module, we will dive into fundamental Tableau concepts, covering dimensions, measures, aggregation, and granularity. We’ll explore discrete and continuous fields, ratio calculations, and managing data properties to help you master data organization and analysis techniques essential for the Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore various data visualization techniques such as bar charts, line charts, scatter plots, and more advanced chart types like combined axis and stacked bar charts. You'll learn how to manage and filter data, apply table calculations, and use parameters to create interactive visualizations, providing a comprehensive approach to data analysis in Tableau.
What's included
26 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on how to share and present your insights using Tableau. You will learn how to design and format dashboards, add interactive actions, and optimize views for different devices. Additionally, we'll cover how to export your work to various formats for easy sharing and collaboration, ensuring your insights are accessible and impactful.
What's included
14 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore various methods for connecting to and preparing data in Tableau. You will learn how to set up live and extract connections, use joins and relationships to combine data, and understand the differences between data blending, relationships, and unions. By the end, you’ll be equipped to efficiently manage and prepare data for analysis in Tableau.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will review the hands-on quiz solutions, giving you an opportunity to test and reinforce your Tableau skills. You will gain a deeper understanding of key concepts by analyzing real-world examples and discussing the correct approaches to solve Tableau-related challenges.
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1 video1 assignment
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