Tableau Training Course Curriculum new

********************** Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals **********************

Module 1: Introduction to Tableau

The Tableau Platform
Application Terminology
Visual Cues for Fields
Understanding Permissions in Tableau
Navigating a Tableau Site

Module 2: Tableau Workflow

Understanding the Tableau Workflow
Elements of a Visualization
Getting Started in Tableau

Module 3: Setting Up Connections and Data Sources

Tableau File Types and Extensions
Creating a Live Data Connection
Saving and Editing a Data Source
Modifying Data Attributes
Understanding Changes to Data

Module 4: Simplifying and Sorting Your Data

Data Filtering
Creating Date Filters
Sorting

Module 5: Organizing Your Data

Using Groups
Creating and Using Hierarchies

Module 6: Viewing Specific Values

Creating Crosstabs
Grand Totals, Subtotals, and Changing Aggregation
Creating Highlight Tables

Module 7: Working with Dates in Tableau

Working with Dates in Tableau
Using Discrete Date Parts and Continuous Date Values
Using Multiple Measures in a View
Using Measure Values and Measure Names in a View
Combined or Shared Axis Charts
Creating Dual Axis Charts

Module 8: Create Relationship Between Numerical Values

Showing Correlations and Outliers with Scatter Plots
Create a Scatter Plot
Analyse Using the Highlighter
Analyse an Outlier Using Explain Data
Using the Analytics Pane
Trend Lines and Trend Model
Reference Lines and Bands

Module 9: Mapping Data Geographically

Mapping in Tableau
Navigation and Selection in Maps

Module 10: Customizing Your Data

Using Calculations in Tableau
Calculation Types
Creating and Editing Calculated Fields
Formula Editor Conventions
Types of Calculated Fields - Examples
Calculations and Aggregations
String Functions
Split and Custom Split
Type Conversions
Date Calculations - Examples

Module 11: Analysing Data with Quick Table Calculations

Table Calculation Overview
Using Quick Table Calculations
Using Rank to Show Biggest to Smallest

Module 12: Showing Breakdowns of the Whole

Pie Charts and Parts of the Whole
Creating Tree Maps
Filtering and LOD Expressions

Module 13: Making Your Views Available

Dashboards
Dashboard Actions
Publish Your Dashboard Online

********************** Tableau Desktop I: Intermediate **********************

Advanced Mapping
Modifying Locations
Customizing Tableau’s Geocoding
Using a Background Image

Module 14: Introduction and Review

Introduction to Tableau Desktop II: Intermediate
Using Measure Values and Measure Names in a View
Working with Dates in Tableau
Discrete Date Parts and Continuous Date Values
Permissions in Tableau
Navigating a Tableau Site

Module 15: Creating and Connecting to Data Sources – Part 1

Data Connections Page
Physical and Logical Layers
Connecting to Single- and Multi-table Data Source
Migrated Data Sources
The Data Pane User Interface
View Data
Joins (Inner, Left and Right, Full Outer)
Unions and Merging Fields

Module 16: Creating and Connecting to Data Sources – Part 2

Relationship Levels of Detail
Setting up a Relationship Between Tables
Joins vs. Relationships
Creating Relationships Between Tables from Different Databases
Relationships, Joins, Unions and Blends
Combining Data Decision Tree

Module 17: Data Extracts

Using Data Extracts
Configuring and Running an Extract
Logical Table vs. Physical Table Extracts

Module 18: Using Calculations in Tableau

Understanding Where Calculations Occur
Creating and Editing Calculated Fields
Calculations and Aggregations
Aggregating Dimensions in Calculations
Join Calculations
Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions

Module 19: Comparing Measures

Comparing Two Measures (Bar in Bar Chart)
Comparing Progress Toward a Goal (Bullet Graph)
Using Reference Lines (2 slides)
Reference Bands

Module 20: Viewing Distributions

Bins and Histograms
Box and Whisker Plots

Module 21: Advanced Table Calculations

Table Calculation Overview
Tips for Learning Table Calculations
Levels of Control
Table Calculation Scope and Direction
Table Calculation Specific Dimension
Other Scope and Direction Options
Null Values in Table Calculations
Table Calculations for Statistical Analysis

Module 22: Creating and Using Parameters

Using Parameters
Parameters and Filters
Using Parameters with Reference Lines

Module 23: Defining Subsets of Your Data

Geographic Analysis
Map Shapes Using Spatial Files
Map Dense Data with Hexbins

Module 24: Dashboards

Planning Your Dashboard
Building Your Dashboard
Add Interactivity with Filters and Actions
Adding Actions to Your Dashboard
Additional Dashboard Actions
Set Actions
Parameter Actions
Visual Best Practices
Add Instructions & Annotations
Tooltips
Remove Chart Extras
Publish Your Dashboard Online

********************** Tableau Desktop I: Advanced **********************

Module 25: Review: Calculations

Introduction and Review
Number Functions
String Functions
Date Functions
Type Conversion Functions
Logical Functions
Aggregate Functions
User Functions
Considerations for Calculated Fields

Module 26: Advanced Table Calculations

Advanced Table Calculations Review
Table Calculation Types
Table Calculation Scope and Direction
Customizing Table Calculations
Filters and Table Calculations
Pareto Chart

Module 27: Level of Detail Expressions

LOD Introduction and Review
FIXED LOD Expressions
Filters and LOD Expressions
INCLUDE LOD Expressions
EXCLUDE LOD Expressions
Nested LOD Expressions
Discussion: Comparing Types of Calculations

Module 28: Analysing Time-Based Data

Scenario: Sparklines
Scenario: Control Charts
Scenario: Bump Charts
Scenario: Slope Chart

Module 29: Analysing Customer Behaviour

Scenario: Cohort Analysis
Scenario: Survey Data

Module 30: Geographical Analysis

Scenario: Using Marks Layers for Maps
Scenario: Mapping Density with Hexbins
Scenario: Spatial Files

Module 31: Advanced Techniques for Dashboards

Dashboard Audience
Dashboard Layout
Dashboard Visual Elements
Dashboard Interactive Elements

********************** Tableau Real Time Project Examples **********************

Module 32: Real Time Project Example 1, 2

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 1, 2
Build Reports 1, 2 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 33: Real Time Project Example 3, 4

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 3, 4
Build Reports 3, 4 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 34: Real Time Project Example 5, 6

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 5, 6
Build Reports 5, 6 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 35: Real Time Project Example 7, 8

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 7, 8
Build Reports 7, 8 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 36: Real Time Project Example 9, 10

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 9, 10
Build Reports 9, 10 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 37: Real Time Project Example 11, 12

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 11, 12
Build Reports 11, 12 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 38: Real Time Project Example 13, 14

Introduction to Realtime Project Examples 13, 14
Build Reports 13, 14 for Realtime scenarios
Test the reports and debug the if required

Module 39: Real Time Project Example 15 + Course Revision

Introduction to Realtime Project Example 15
Build Report 15 for Realtime scenario
Course Revision

Module 40: Tableau Desktop Specialist & Certified Data Analyst

Explain various Tableau Certification Options
Discuss 50+ Important Tableau Desktop Specialist & Certified Data Analyst Questions
Practice Tableau Certification Developer questions

Module 41: Guidance on Certification and Resume Preparation, Interview and Job Assistance

Explain certification options available in Tableau
Provide tips on how to prepare for Certification
Help with Resume Preparation as Tableau Developer/Architect
Discuss common interview questions in Tableau