Course Overview
TOPTableau Desktop: Part 1 is a hands-on, instructor-led course that teaches you to connect, prepare, and analyze data, then turn it into clear, interactive dashboards and compelling visual storiesno coding required. With the surge of global data, the ability to transform raw information into actionable insight is essential.
Scheduled Classes
TOP| 09/08/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 11/02/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 01/07/27 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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What You'll Learn
TOPUsing Tableau, the industry-leading platform for intuitive analysis and visualization, you'll learn to build dynamic reports, apply filters and annotations, and design dashboards that drive better decisions.
Outline
TOP- Lesson 1: Tableau Fundamentals
- Overview of Tableau
- Navigate the Tableau Desktop Interface
- Lesson 2: Connecting to and Preparing Data
- Connect to Data
- Save Workbook and Extract Files
- Build a Data Model
- Prepare Data for Analysis
- Lesson 3: Exploring Data with Views and Visualizations
- Create Views and Visualizations
- Edit Visualizations to Support Data Analysis
- Create and Use Hierarchies
- Perform Quick Table Calculations
- Lesson 4: Managing, Sorting, and Grouping Data
- Manage Fields
- Sort Data
- Group Data
- Lesson 5: Saving, Publishing, and Sharing Data
- Save Data Sources
- Publish Data Sources
- Share and Publish Workbooks
- Lesson 6: Filtering Data
- Configure Basic Filters
- Configure Advanced Filter Options
- Create Interactive Filters
- Lesson 7: Customizing Visualizations
- Format and Annotate Views
- Emphasize Data in Visualizations
- Create Animated Workbooks
- Apply Best Practices for Visual Design
- Lesson 8: Creating and Enhancing Dashboards
- Create Dashboards
- Enhance Dashboards with Actions
- Create Mobile Dashboards
- Lesson 9: Creating and Enhancing Stories
- Create Stories
- Enhance Stories with Tooltips
Prerequisites
TOPTo ensure your success in this course, you should have experience managing data with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Optionally, experience with data analytics tools such as Google Analytics or CRM systems, and an understanding of database design concepts or a background in statistical analysis, will help you get even more out of Tableau.
Who Should Attend
TOPThis course is ideal for professionals who work with data and need to communicate insights clearly. It suits users of desktop or web-based data tools, analysts and business users responsible for reporting to peers, executives, or clients, and anyone who must create visualizations to explain findings through dashboards and stories. It's also a strong fit for those pursuing Tableau Desktop Specialist or Tableau Certified Data Analyst credentials and for learners seeking practical, hands-on skills to build interactive dashboards and data-driven reports.
