Business Intelligence and Data Analysis with Metabase Training Course

Introduction

• Comparative Analysis: Metabase vs. Superset vs. Tableau
• Metabase Feature Set and Component Overview

Initial Setup and Configuration

• Installation Protocols for Metabase
• Account Provisioning and Setup
• Database Connectivity Configuration
• User Interface and Tooling Orientation

Data Querying Methodologies

• Constructing Questions: Standard and Custom
• Development of Interactive Charts
• Application of Custom Expressions
• Table Joining Procedures in Metabase
• Multi-Level Query Aggregation

SQL Integration and Management

• Authoring Native SQL Queries
• Implementation of Filter Widgets
• Deployment of Advanced Filter Mechanisms
• Date Handling Within SQL Contexts
• Utilization of Reusable SQL Snippets
• Query Optimization via Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
• SQL Code Organization: Snippets, Saved Queries, and Views
• Table Combination Strategies via Joins

Visualization and Dashboard Development

• Selection of Appropriate Chart Types
• Visualization Parameter Customization
• Dashboard Architecture and Configuration
• Enhancing Dashboard Interactivity
• Integration of Dashboard Filters
• Operational Best Practices and Recommendations

Data Analysis and Governance

• Time Series Comparative Analysis
• Customer Lookup Tool Development
• External Analytics Delivery Strategies
• Web-Based Embedding of Visualizations
• Additional Application Scenarios

Operational Challenges and Resolution

Conclusions and Strategic Next Steps