Tableau Desktop: Speed & Performance Optimization

Build fast, scalable, and user-friendly dashboards with Tableau DesktopOptimize data sources, calculations, filters and visuals to create high-performance workbooksMaster the same tools techniques used by business intelligence analysts and data scientistsShowcase your Tableau Desktop skills with unique, hands-on course projectsLearn from a best-selling instructor and award-winning Tableau developerIf you’re looking to improve the speed and performance of your Tableau Desktop dashboards, this is the course for you.In this course, you’ll be playing the role of a Business Intelligence Analyst at Bike Maven, a bicycle sharing company based in New York City. You’ve inherited a Tableau dashboard containing 3 years of accident data, but it’s so slow that it’s practically unusable. Your mission? Use the optimization tools and techniques covered in this course to make the dashboard fast, scalable, and user-friendly.We’ll start by reviewing Tableau’s performance evaluation tools, then dive into four key optimization areas, including data design, filters, calculations, and layouts visuals:Course Project  SetupIntroduce the course project, set expectations, and install Tableau DesktopPerformance Evaluation Review performance expectations, internal vs. external factors, and performance recording toolsData DesignOptimize data models, define aggregations, and leverage Tableau extractsFilter OptimizationApply workbook  sheet-level filters, choose efficient filter types, and utilize filter alternativesCalculation OptimizationChoose best-fit functions, use efficient syntax, and limit complex blendsLayout  VisualsCreate performant visuals, limit mark counts, and optimize dashboard sizingTableau Server  OnlineReview performance factors outside of local Tableau Desktop dashboardsDuring the course you’ll learn how to record and interpret query performance, understand exactly how Tableau processing and rendering actually works, and review common event types and their impact on speed and usability. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of various data modeling techniques and connection types, share best practices for filter optimization, introduce pro tips to help you write efficient calculations, and review key data visualization and dashboard design principles.We’ll practice applying these techniques to our Bike Maven dashboard, and track our performance improvements each step of the way. Whether you’re a casual user, aspiring analyst, or data science professional, this course will give you the tools you need to become an absolute Tableau ROCKSTAR — guaranteed!Join today and get immediate, lifetime access to the following:3+ hours of high-quality video50+ page Tableau Speed  Performance ebookDownloadable Tableau project files  solutionsHomework assignments  quizzesCourse QA forum30-day money-back guaranteeSee you in the course!-Dustin (Featured Tableau Author  Lead Tableau Instructor, Maven Analytics)__________Looking for our full business intelligence stack? Search for Maven Analytics to browse our full course library, including Excel, Power BI, MySQL, and Tableau courses!See why Maven Analytics courses are among the TOP-RATED the BEST-SELLING courses on Udemy:Some of the BEST courses I’ve ever taken. I’ve studied several programming languages, Excel, VBA and web dev, and Maven is among the very best I’ve seen! Russ C.This is my fourth course from Maven Analytics and my fourth 5-star review, so I’m running out of things to say. I wish Maven was in my life earlier! Tatsiana M.Excellent from start to finish. I picked up a bunch of techniques that will be useful in the workplace, from new chart templates to some very cool advanced visualizations. I loved all of it! Robert C.Maven Analytics should become the new standard for all courses taught on Udemy! Jonah M.Who this course is for:Analysts or BI professionals looking to build fast, high-performance dashboardsTableau Desktop users who want to optimize the speed and performance of existing workbooksAnyone looking to pursue a career in data analysis, data visualization or business intelligenceStudents who want a comprehensive, engaging, and highly interactive approach to training