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.

Created by: University of California, Davis

Taught by: Suk S. Brar, M.B.A., Lead Business Consultant
Blue Shield of California

Basic Info	Course 3 of 5 in the Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization
Level	Beginner
Commitment	4 weeks of study, 5-7 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.4 stars Average User Rating 4.4See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Getting Started and Charting

In this module, you will explore the topic of charting in Tableau. By now you should already be well versed in how to change colors, shapes, and sizes of charts, so we are going to practice and demonstrate that skill more. You will be able to explain what the Tableau Tooltip does and when to use it. You will be able to discuss the various guidelines for choosing the right chart for your data. You will also create a chart using Tableau.

10 videos, 1 reading

Video: Visual Analytics with Tableau Introduction
Leyendo: Save Workbooks to Tableau Public
Video: Introduction to Charting
Video: Tableau Charts
Video: Colors, Shapes, and Sizes
Video: Dual Line Charts
Video: Tableau Tooltip
Video: Charting Guidelines: Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts
Video: Charting Guidelines: Maps, Scatter Plots, Gantt Charts, Bubble Charts
Video: Charting Guidelines: Histograms, Bullet Charts, Heat Maps and Highlight Tables
Video: Charting Guidelines: Treemaps and Box-and-Whisker Plots

Graded: Customer Scatterplot

Graded: Module 1: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Charting

WEEK 2

Dates

This module highlights the important topic of dates within Tableau. You will be able to differentiate between discrete and continuous dates and when to use each. You will be able to use date hierarchies and use the date field to better customize your charts. You will be able to convert between discrete and continuous dates and know when and why you want to switch from one to the other. You will create dates using calculated fields.

5 videos

Video: Introduction to Dates
Video: Discrete vs. Continuous Dates
Video: Date Hierarchies
Video: Converting Discrete and Continuous Dates
Video: Tableau Calculated Fields

Graded: Shipping Details

Graded: Module 2: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Dates

WEEK 3

Table Calculations

In this module, you will focus on table calculations. You will be able to create new calculated fields to allow you to compare fields, apply aggregations, and more. You will be able use quick table calculations and create new calculated fields. You will be able to customize them and apply filters and parameters to your table calculations.

6 videos

Video: Introduction to Table Calculations
Video: Calculated Fields
Video: Quick Table Calculations
Video: Custom Table Calculations
Video: Filters
Video: Parameters

Graded: Sales Spotlight

Graded: Module 3: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Table Calculations

WEEK 4

Mapping

In this final module, we will go more in depths about maps within Tableau. You will be able to connect to a different data sources and customize your maps by changing colors, shapes, and sizes. You will be able to custom geocode a map and create Tableau maps with geographic data that is not recognized by Tableau. You will also be able to create dual layer maps and showcase how to overlay maps on top of one another.

7 videos

Video: Introduction to Mapping
Video: Working with Geographic Data
Video: Shapes, Colors, and Sizes
Video: Custom Mapping Techniques
Video: Custom Geocoding
Video: Dual Layer Mapping
Video: Course Summary
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Course Reflection

Graded: Dual Layer Maps

Graded: Module 4: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Mapping

FAQs

How It Works

Trabajo del curso

Cada curso es como un libro de texto interactivo, con videos pregrabados, cuestionarios y proyectos.

Ayuda de tus compañeros

Conéctate con miles de estudiantes y debate ideas y materiales del curso, y obtén ayuda para dominar los conceptos.

Certificados

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Creators

University of California, Davis

UC Davis, one of the nation’s top-ranked research universities, is a global leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, sustainability, environmental and biological sciences, and technology. With four colleges and six professional schools, UC Davis and its students and alumni are known for their academic excellence, meaningful public service and profound international impact.

Pricing

	Auditar	Comprar curso
Accede a los materiales del curso	Available	Available
Accede a los materiales con calificación	Not available	Available
Recibe una calificación final	Not available	Available
Obtén un Certificado de curso para compartir	Not available	Available

Ratings and Reviews

Rated 4.4 out of 5 of 209 ratings

Overall a nice introduction to using the features in Tableau

Verg good course on said subject

Great and powerful data visualization tool

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