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Tableau Desktop - A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
on-demand course

Tableau Desktop - A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

with Anil Batra
October 2020
Beginner to intermediate
1h 7m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

In this 1-hour course, you'll explore Tableau Desktop from the ground up, developing a strong foundation in data visualization best practices and Tableau's key features. Starting with foundational concepts, you'll learn to create interactive dashboards and compelling visual stories while uncovering actionable insights from data.

What I will be able to do after this course

  • Understand the core features of Tableau Desktop and how to use them for data visualization.
  • Learn to create common and essential chart types including bar charts and pie charts.
  • Connect Tableau to various types of data sources for dynamic visual analytics.
  • Master creating dashboards and use storytelling to effectively present data insights.
  • Discover how to share visualizations and dashboards with others to drive collaboration.

Course Instructor(s)

Anil Batra is a seasoned data analyst with over a decade of experience working in business intelligence and marketing analytics. His teaching philosophy focuses on making complex topics approachable, using hands-on examples that resonate with beginners. With a passion for empowering users to unlock insights from data, Anil leads learners through practical exercises that build confidence in Tableau Desktop.

Who is it for?

This course is tailored for beginners in marketing or data analysis who are eager to leverage Tableau Desktop for visualizing data. No prior experience in Tableau is required, but basic computer proficiency is recommended. Ideal learners are those looking to enhance their ability to communicate data insights effectively through visual graphics and want a fast-paced introduction to Tableau's functionality.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781800563247