Tableau for Beginners: Visualizing Data to Measure and Communicate (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Session Abstract: As a market-leading choice for modern business intelligence (BI), the Tableau software platform is known for taking data from almost any system and turning it into actionable insights with speed and ease. This full-day workshop will provide attendees with an introduction to data visualization basics and how to: create several of Tableau’s primary chart types, aggregate tables/charts into usable dashboards, utilize filters to customize views, utilize navigation tools to switch between views, and publish and share their work. While no data visualization experience is needed, to get the most out of this course students should have a working knowledge of spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel.  This workshop will be conducted in the free Tableau Public platform, however all skills learned will transfer to the Tableau Desktop application.

As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend data visualization basics,


• Understand structure and function of dashboards,


• Create several of Tableau’s primary chart types,


• Aggregate tables/charts into usable dashboards,


• Utilize filters and calculated fields to customize views,


• Apply parameters and negational buttons to switch views, and


• Share insights through the Tableau Public platform

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Keywords: Tableau, data, visualization, communication