Data Visualization in Tableau

Course Description

Becoming a Data Analyst

Data visualization is one of the most desired skills for data analysts, allowing them to communicate insights in an understandable and impactful way. This course covers a range of data visualization skills using Tableau, allowing you to better present your findings.

What You’ll Learn

Start to Visualize

In this chapter, we revisit the core principles of data visualization and learn how to use Tableau to turn your data into informative, useful, and attractive charts, from basic to more intermediate ones.

Maps and Spatial Visualizations

This chapter focuses on map charting, starting with classic geospatial visualizations and progressing to non-geo use cases, such as visualizing schematics, processes, or traffic. You will also learn how to work with spatial data types and how to beautify your maps.

Best Practices in Data Visualization

Having already explored the first steps in data visualization, you will go through a practical course on best charting practices and learn the dos and don’ts. You will also focus on increasing the interactivity of our visualizations by using dashboard actions to your advantage.

Information is Beautiful – Expanding your Charting Toolbox

In the final Chapter, you will focus on expanding your visualization toolbox with more fancy charts. You will learn how to build, among others, a Waffle chart, DNA chart, and a Sankey chart, and learn how to style them and assemble them into a brand-consistent infographic or dashboard with intuitive navigation. Finally, you will pick a few takeaways from the analysis and assemble them into a data story.