Tableau Desktop – Part 1

Drowning in spreadsheets and scattered data, but struggling to find clear answers? Many professionals waste hours searching for insights, only to end up with confusing reports and missed opportunities. Tableau Desktop: Part 1 provides the solution with a hands-on course that empowers you to connect, analyze, and visualize data, transforming chaos into compelling dashboards and actionable insights—no coding required. With over 90% of the world’s data created in just the last two years, the ability to turn raw information into meaningful insights has become a critical skill. Tableau is the industry-leading platform for intuitive data analysis and visualization, trusted by organizations worldwide. In this course, you’ll learn how to build interactive dashboards, create dynamic reports, and tell clear data-driven stories that inform smarter decisions. Whether you’re new to data visualization or preparing for Tableau certification, you’ll leave with the skills to make a measurable impact.

Course Details

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$1,400.00

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Course Overview

This course equips you with the essential Tableau skills to analyze data, build dashboards, and prepare for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification exam. You will learn to: Navigate Tableau and configure core functions with confidence Connect to data sources, prepare data, and manage fields effectively Create and customize impactful visualizations and dashboards Apply filters, groups, and annotations to highlight key insights Build the knowledge needed to succeed on the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience managing data with Microsoft® Excel® or Google Sheets™. Optionally, having experience with other data analytics tools, such as Google Analytics™ or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, as well as an understanding of database design concepts or a background in statistical analysis, will help you get even more out of Tableau.

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

Class Dates & Times


01/07/2027 - 01/08/2027 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,400.00
07/16/2026 - 07/17/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,400.00
07/09/2026 - 07/10/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,400.00
09/08/2026 - 09/09/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,400.00
11/02/2026 - 11/03/2026 Virtual 08:00:00 to 16:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,400.00

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