Tableau: Fundamentals
Gain hands-on experience with Tableau Public, mastering data visualization fundamentals and creating interactive dashboards. Learn to implement relationships between data tables, apply Tableau calculations, and enhance user interaction.

Language
- English
Topic
- Business Intelligence
Skills You Will Learn
- Data Analysis, Tableau (Business Intelligence Software), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization
Offered By
- SkillUpEdTech
Estimated Effort
- 3 weeks
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- July 4, 2025
- Master Tableau fundamentals, from importing and exploring data to visualizing complex data sets.
- Implement relationships between data tables and leverage Tableau calculations for in-depth analysis and insights.
- Create dynamic, interactive dashboards and apply best practices for effective data visualization.
- Craft compelling Tableau stories, using real-time data updates and customization for optimal storytelling in data visualization.
- Develop skills in organizing visual elements and applying design principles to create professional, interactive dashboards.
- Learn to utilize Tableau Public as a Business Intelligence (BI) tool for analyzing and visualizing data.
Course Syllabus
- Video: Course Introduction
- Reading: General Information
- Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus
- Reading: Grading Scheme
- Reading: Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives
- Video: Introduction to Tableau
- Reading: Tableau Products and Key Features
- Lab: Sign Up for Tableau Public
- Video: Download and Install Tableau Public
- Video: Importing Data into Tableau
- Video: Navigating the Tableau Interface
- Lab: Importing and Exploring Data in Tableau
- Practice Assignment: Practice Quiz: Tableau Fundamentals
- Video: Data Cleaning Techniques in Tableau
- Video: Creating Basic Visualizations
- Video: Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Work
- Lab: Cleaning Data and Creating Visualizations in Tableau
- Practice Quiz: Module 1: Introduction to Tableau
- Reading: Module 1 Summary: Introduction to Tableau
- Graded Quiz: Introduction to Tableau
- Reading: Module 2 Introduction and Learning Objectives
- Video: Enhancing Visual Appeal with Customization
- Video: Creating and Customizing Advanced Visualizations
- Video: Empowering User Interaction with Filters and Highlighting
- Lab: Crafting Interactive Visualizations in Tableau
- Video: Principles of Dashboard Design in Tableau
- Video: Organizing Visual Elements on Dashboards
- Video: Creating Interactive Filters and Parameters
- Reading: Using Parameters for Interactivity
- Reading: Best Practices for Dashboard Design in Tableau
- Lab: Designing Interactive Dashboards in Tableau
- Video: Real-Time Data Updates and Refresh Options
- Video: Principles of Story Creation in Tableau
- Video: Creating Stories in Tableau
- Hands-on Lab: Creating a Simple Story in Tableau
- Reading: Best Practices for Stories
- Video: Enhancing and Customizing Stories
- Hands-on Lab: Customizing a Story in Tableau
- Practice Assignment: Practice Quiz: Creating Effective Stories
- Reading: Module 2 Summary: Customizing Visualizations, Creating Dashboards and Stories
- Graded Assignment: Graded Quiz: Customizing Visualizations, Creating Dashboards and Stories
- Reading: Final Project Overview
- Reading: Final Project – Hands-on Lab: Working with the World Happiness Report in Tableau Public
- Peer-Graded Assignment: Final Project: Peer-Graded Assessment
- Review Your Peers: Final Project: Peer-Graded Assessment
- Graded Assignment: Final Quiz
- Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
- Reading: Thanks for the Course Team
Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

Language
- English
Topic
- Business Intelligence
Skills You Will Learn
- Data Analysis, Tableau (Business Intelligence Software), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization
Offered By
- SkillUpEdTech
Estimated Effort
- 3 weeks
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- July 4, 2025
Instructors
IBM Skills Network
IBM Skills Network Team
At IBM Skills Network, we know how crucial it is for businesses, professionals, and students to build hands-on, job-ready skills quickly to stay competitive. Our courses are designed by experts who work at the forefront of technological innovation. With years of experience in fields like AI, software development, cybersecurity, data science, business management, and more, our instructors bring real-world insights and practical, hands-on learning to every module. Whether you're upskilling yourself or your team, we will equip you with the practical experience and future focused technical and business knowledge you need to succeed in today’s ever-evolving world.
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