Course Overview
TOPModern organizations increasingly rely on data visualization to uncover actionable insights beyond spreadsheets. Tableau Desktop enables professionals to connect to diverse data sources, rapidly explore and analyze information, and present findings through rich, interactive visuals. Its robust data connection capabilities and advanced features help users reveal trends, create compelling charts and dashboards, and communicate results with clarity.
Scheduled Classes
TOPWhat You'll Learn
TOPThis intermediate training strengthens the skills needed to transform data, refine visualizations, apply calculations, and build interactive worksheets, dashboards, and stories that drive confident, data-informed decisions. Participants learn how Tableau brings data to life, turning complex datasets into clear, shareable insights that support measurable business outcomes.
Outline
TOP- Connecting to and Transforming Data
- Select Appropriate Data Sources
- Combine Data for Analysis
- Transform Data
- Refining Visualizations
- Organize Data
- Create Advanced Filters
- Create and Apply Parameters
- Analyzing Data with Calculations
- Create Calculated Fields
- Use Functions to Manipulate Data
- Use Table Calculations
- Create Calculated Groups
- Create Custom Sorts
- Create LOD Expressions
- Performing Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, and Predicting
- Perform Statistical Analysis
- Forecast Data Trends
- Create Predictive Models
- Creating Content
- Create Charts and Maps
- Create Dashboards
- Format Dashboards
- Enhance Dashboards
- Publishing and Managing Content
- Share and Publish Content
- Schedule Data Updates
- Manage Published Workbooks
- Getting Answers with Explain Data and Tableau Pulse
- Use the Explain Data Feature
- Use Tableau Pulse
Prerequisites
TOPPrior experience importing data and building basic visualizations in Tableau is recommended, typically gained through completion of Tableau Desktop: Part 1 or equivalent hands-on practice. Familiarity with connecting to data, creating fundamental charts, and assembling simple dashboards will help you succeed. While not required, exposure to data analysis and visualization in Microsoft Excel can further strengthen readiness for the intermediate topics covered.
Who Should Attend
TOPThis course is ideal for professionals already using Tableau to perform numerical or general data analysis, visualization, and reporting. It suits those who need to connect to multiple data sources, blend data to compare results, build calculations, and create interactive dashboards that highlight insights from statistical techniques. It also benefits learners preparing for Tableau credentials: Desktop Specialist (fundamentals covered in Part 1) and the Tableau Certified Data Analyst. Analysts, business intelligence practitioners, data-savvy managers, and anyone tasked with turning data into clear, actionable visualizations will gain practical, intermediate skills.