About this course: In this third course of the specialization, we’ll drill deeper into the tools Tableau offers in the areas of charting, dates, table calculations and mapping. We’ll explore the best choices for charts, based on the type of data you are using. We’ll look at specific types of charts including scatter plots, Gantt charts, histograms, bullet charts and several others, and we’ll address charting guidelines. We’ll define discrete and continuous dates, and examine when to use each one to explain your data. You’ll learn how to create custom and quick table calculations and how to create parameters. We’ll also introduce mapping and explore how Tableau can use different types of geographic data, how to connect to multiple data sources and how to create custom maps.
Who is this class for: This course is primarily aimed at individuals with some fundamental data visualization knowledge, who are familiar with Tableau, and want to increase their knowledge in explanatory analysis. This course is intended for those taking this course as part of the Specialization, and for those who have some experience working with data and data sets.
Taught by: Suk S. Brar, M.B.A., Lead Business Consultant
Blue Shield of California
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Course 3 of 5 in the
Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization.
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| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 5-7 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Content was a bit advanced for a beginner class.
Excellent introduction to visualizations; looking forward to more advanced visualization techniques
Excellent Material and Assignments give you a good basis to start exploring the capabilities of tableau.
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This week of instruction was excellent as it combined insightful techniques for developing and improving visualizations with reading assignments which provided a lot of valuable information. Everything from this week was directly transferable to current projects on which I (or my team) are working. Well done.