Tableau Curriculum (30 Hours)

Module 1: Introduction to Tableau (2 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Overview of Tableau
    • Tableau Products and Versions
    • Installing Tableau Desktop
    • Tableau Interface and Navigation

Module 2: Connecting to Data (3 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Data Sources Supported by Tableau
    • Connecting to Different Data Sources
    • Data Preparation and Cleaning
    • Data Types and Roles in Tableau

Module 3: Basic Visualizations (3 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Creating Basic Charts: Bar, Line, Pie, and Scatter
    • Formatting and Customizing Visualizations
    • Using Show Me Feature
    • Working with Filters and Sorting

Module 4: Intermediate Visualizations (4 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Creating Maps and Geographic Visualizations
    • Dual-Axis and Combo Charts
    • Creating Histograms and Bullet Charts
    • Using Highlight Tables and Heat Maps

Module 5: Advanced Visualizations (4 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Creating Advanced Chart Types: Waterfall, Pareto, and Gantt Charts
    • Using Tableau Calculations: Calculated Fields, Table Calculations, and LOD Expressions
    • Advanced Mapping Techniques
    • Creating Animations and Motion Charts

Module 6: Dashboards and Stories (4 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Building Effective Dashboards
    • Using Dashboard Actions
    • Designing Interactive Dashboards
    • Creating and Publishing Stories

Module 7: Data Blending and Joins (3 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Understanding Data Blending
    • Using Joins in Tableau
    • Managing Relationships Between Data Sources
    • Combining Data from Multiple Sources

Module 8: Tableau Prep (3 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Introduction to Tableau Prep
    • Data Cleaning and Shaping with Tableau Prep
    • Creating Data Flows
    • Outputting Data for Tableau Desktop

Module 9: Tableau Server and Online (3 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Publishing Workbooks to Tableau Server/Online
    • Managing Permissions and User Access
    • Using Tableau Server for Collaboration
    • Scheduling Data Extracts and Refreshes

Module 10: Advanced Analytics (4 hours)

  • Topics Covered:
    • Trend Lines and Forecasting
    • Clustering and Distribution Analysis
    • Reference Lines and Bands
    • Parameter Controls

Capstone Project 1: Sales Performance Dashboard (3 hours)

  • Objective:
    • Create a comprehensive sales performance dashboard using Tableau.
    • Connect to multiple data sources and perform data blending.
    • Implement advanced visualizations and interactive elements.
  • Skills Applied:
    • Data Connection and Preparation
    • Advanced Visualizations
    • Dashboard Design
    • Data Blending

Capstone Project 2: Customer Segmentation Analysis (3 hours)

  • Objective:
    • Develop a customer segmentation analysis using Tableau.
    • Use clustering techniques and advanced calculations.
    • Create an interactive dashboard to present findings.
  • Skills Applied:
    • Advanced Analytics
    • Calculations and Parameters
    • Data Visualization
    • Dashboard Interactivity