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TABLEAU SYLLABUS

1. INTRODUCTION to TABLEAU

a. BI Concepts

b. What is TABLEAU? Why Data Visualization?

c. Unique Features compared to Traditional BI Tools

d. TABLEAU Overview & Architecture

e. File Types & Extensions

2. TABLEAU PRODUCTS

a. DESKTOP

b. SERVER

c. PUBLISHER

d. PUBLIC

e. READER

3. DATA CONNECTIONS IN TABLEAU INTERFACE

a. Data Connections in the Tableau Interface

b. Connecting to Tableau Data Server

c. Types of Join

d. When to Use Joining

e. What is Data Blending

f. When to Use Data Blending

g. Joining vs. Blending

h. Creating Data Extracts in Tableau


i. Establishing a Connection and Creating an Extract

j. How does Tableau Optimize Performance

k. Shadow Extracts

l. Prepare your Data for Analysis

m. Key Takeaways

n. Quiz

4. ORGANIZING AND SIMPLIFYING DATA

a. Filters. Applying Filters

b. Quick Filters

c. Sorting of Data

d. Creating Combined Fields

e. Creating Groups and Defining Aliases

f. Working with Sets and Combined Sets

g. Drill to Other Levels in a Hierarchy

h. Grand totals and Subtotals

i. Tableau Bins

j. Fixed Sized Bins

k. Variable Sized Bins

l. Creating and using Parameters

m. Exploring Parameter Controls


n. Using parameters for titles, field selections, logic statements, Top X

o. Cross Tabs [Pivot Tables]

p. Page Trials

q. Total and Sub-Total


r. Dual Axis / Multiple Measures

s. Key Takeaways

t. Quiz

5. BUILDING CHART TYPES

a. Working with Combined Axis

b. Working with Combination Charts

c. Working with Geocoding and Geographic Mapping

d. Using Scatter Plots

e. Using Text tables and Highlight tables

f. Using Heat Maps

g. Using Histograms

h. Using Pie Charts

i. Using Bullet Charts

6. ADVANCED CHART TYPES

a. Using Pareto Charts

b. Using Waterfall Charts

c. Using Gantt Charts

d. Using Box Plots

e. Using Sparkline Charts

f. Using Density Charts

g. Using KPI Charts

h. Small Multiples Working with aggregate versus disaggregate data

i. What is Market Basket Analysis

j. Performing Market Basket Analysis


k. Key Takeaways

l. Quiz

7. CALCULATIONS

a. Working with Strings, Date and Arithmetic Calculations

b. Working with Aggregation Options

c. Working with Quick Table Calculations

d. Custom Calculated Fields

e. Logic and Conditional Calculations

f. Conditional Filters

g. Advanced Table Calculations

h. Understanding Scope and Direction

i. Calculate on Results of Table Calculations

j. Complex Calculations

k. Addressing and Partitioning

l. Difference From Average


m. Discrete Aggregations

n. Index to Ratios

o. Ranking within higher levels

p. Late Filtering

q. Last Occurrence

r. Working with Dates and Times

s. Continuous versus Discrete Dates

t. Dates and Times

u. Reference Dates
v. Automatic and Custom Split

w. LOD Calculations

x. Key Takeaways

y. Quiz

8. LOGIC STATEMENTS

a. Formatting

b. Options in Formatting Visualizations

c. Working with Labels and Annotations

d. Effective Use of Titles and Captions

e. Introduction to Visual Best Practices

9. MAPPING

a. Importing and Modifying Custom Geocoding

b. Working with Symbol Map and Filled Map

c. Using Background Image

d. Exploring Geographic Search

e. Perform Pan Zoom Lasso and Radial Selection

f. Working with WMS Server Maps [Web Map Service]

10. STATISTICS

a. Add Reference Lines Bands and Distribution

b. Adding Reference Lines

c. Adding Reference Bands

d. Adding Reference Distribution

e. Working Reference Lines Bands and Forecasting

f. Trend lines and Trend Models


g. Understanding Trend Lines

h. Enabling Trend lines

i. Click Interaction Understanding Trend Models

j. Working with Describe Trend Model Window

k. Working with Trend Lines

l. Statistical Summary Card

m. Perform Drag and Drop Analytics

n. Explore Instant Analysis

o. Summary Stats

p. Cohort Analysis
q. Forecasting

r. Key Takeaways

s. Quiz

11. DASHBOARD

a. Build Interactive Dashboards

b. Best practices for creating effective dashboards

c. Creating a Dashboard and Importing Sheets

d. Interaction Exploring Dashboard Actions

e. Use of Running Actions

f. Using Dashboard Actions

g. How to Share your Reports

h. Exporting your Work

12. FEW MOCK DASHBOARDS PRACTICE

13. TABLEAU CERTIFICATION TIPS & QA’s

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