Course Outline
Introduction and Onboarding
Data Filtering, Sorting & Aggregation
- Advanced configuration for data filtering and concealment
- Utilizing diverse options to organize and group datasets
- Sorting methodologies, grouping structures, binning, and set creation
- Interdependencies among sorting, grouping, and set functions
Data Management in Tableau
- Distinguishing between Dimensions and Measures
- Understanding data types and the Discrete versus Continuous spectrum
- Establishing joins with database sources
- Execuing Inner, Left, and Right join operations
- Merging distinct data sources within a single worksheet context
- Utilizing data extracts to optimize performance over live connections
- Identifying and resolving data quality issues
- Managing metadata and sharing connection parameters for government stakeholders
Data Calculations and Statistical Analysis
- Implementing row-level calculations
- Constructing aggregate calculations
- Applying arithmetic, string manipulation, and date functions
- Developing custom aggregations and calculated fields
- Utilizing control-flow calculations for logic branching
- Examining underlying computational processes
- Applying advanced statistical methods
- Processing temporal data formats
Table Calculations
- Executing rapid table calculations
- Defining scope and directionality
- Configuring addressing and partitioning parameters
- Implementing complex table calculation logic
Advanced Geographic Mapping Techniques
- Constructing foundational map visualizations
- Managing geographic fields and map display options
- Customizing geographic visualization attributes
- Integrating Web Map Service (WMS) layers
- Visualizing non-geographic data using background imagery
- Adhering to best practices for mapping
- Performing distance calculations
Utilizing Parameters in Tableau
- Creating and configuring parameters
- Incorporating parameters into calculated fields
- Customizing parameter control interfaces
- Leveraging parameters to enhance analytical depth and visualization utility for government applications
Developing Advanced Chart Visualizations
- Bar chart variations including bullet graphs, bar-in-bar comparisons, and highlight charts
- Date and time visualizations such as Gantt charts
- Stacked bars, treemaps, area charts, and pie charts
- Heat map implementation
- KPI chart development
- Pareto chart construction
- Bullet graph design
Advanced Formatting Techniques
- Label customization
- Legend configuration
- Highlighting data points
- Annotation placement
Constructing Narrative Dashboards
- Dashboard structural framework
- Implementing filter actions
- Configuring highlight actions
- Establishing URL actions
- Managing cascading filter interactions
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Understanding and customizing trend lines
- Analyzing data distributions
- Executing forecasting models
Integrating Tableau and R for Advanced Analytics
- Incorporating diverse R-based data analytics methodologies, tailored to participant requirements
Requirements
- Familiarity with core Tableau principles, encompassing data connectivity and foundational visual representation techniques
- Practical application in the development of interactive dashboards and worksheets within the Tableau platform
- Knowledge of fundamental methodologies regarding data analysis and visual analytics
Intended Audience
- Data analysts aiming to expand their proficiency with Tableau capabilities
- Bureau of intelligence personnel engaged in data visualization initiatives
- Users of advanced Excel or legacy reporting systems who are migrating to Tableau solutions for government operations
Testimonials (7)
Great knowledge of the content, good examples, great rapport with the class and very understanding if anyone needed extra help. Willing to stop and go back to explain things again and in a manner in which could be easily understood.
Martina O'Neill - Tech NorthWest Skillnet
Course - Tableau Advanced
Ability to direct the content covered to suit individual needs
Stefan Wroblewski - Tech NorthWest Skillnet
Course - Tableau Advanced
Ability to direct the content covered to suit individual needs
Stefan Wroblewski - Tech NorthWest Skillnet
Course - Tableau Advanced
The number of working examples.
Sharon Clarke - Tech NorthWest Skillnet
Course - Tableau Advanced
The number of working examples.
Sharon Clarke - Tech NorthWest Skillnet
Course - Tableau Advanced
Learning the different ways to present data
Katie Matthews - Quofox GmbH
Course - Tableau Advanced
all the materials and how the trainer teach