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Tableau: Advanced Data and Analytics Features

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Gain hands-on experience with Tableau, mastering advanced data skills, customizing fields, using Tableau Prep Builder, and preparing for the Certified Data Analyst exam.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Business Intelligence

Skills You Will Learn

  • Data Analysis, Data Preparation, Tableau (Business Intelligence Software), Tableau Prep Builder, Tableau Certified Data Analyst

Offered By

  • SkillUpEdTech

Estimated Effort

  • 3 Weeks

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • March 28, 2025
About this Course
By completing this course, you’ll gain the expertise to create advanced data visualizations and effectively handle complex data scenarios in Tableau. 
 
You will learn to: 
  
  • Handle complex data scenarios using Tableau’s advanced data features 
  • Enhance data visualizations using analytics features in Tableau 
  • Generate advanced calculations 
 
Course Overview 
 
 
This course equips you with advanced data and analytics skills to prepare and visualize data in Tableau, helping you tackle complex data scenarios.  
 
You will learn how to assess and integrate data sources, ensure data freshness through scheduling and alerts, and customize datasets to meet your analysis needs.  
 
Additionally, you’ll master data transformation in Tableau Prep Builder and apply advanced calculations to enhance your visualizations.  
 
By the end of this course, you’ll be well-prepared for the Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam, making you a valuable asset in any data-driven organization. 


Course Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome 
  • Video: Course Introduction 
  • Reading: General Information 
  • Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus 
  • Reading: Grading Scheme 
  • Reading: How to Make the Most of this Course 
Module 1: Working with Advanced Tableau Data Features 
  • Reading: Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Publishing and Managing Content on the Tableau Server 
  • Reading: Choosing an Appropriate Data Source 
  • Video: Schedule Data Updates and Create Alerts and Subscriptions 
  • Video: Running Custom SQL Queries on Data 
  • Video: Using Folders to Organize Data 
  • Video: Using Sets to Structure Data 
  • Video: Using Bins and Groups to Structure Data 
  • Lab: Organize and Structure Data with Tableau 
  • Video: Customizing and Converting Fields 
  • Video: Using Pivot and Split to Prepare Data 
  • Lab: Prepare Data with Tableau 
  • Video: Introducing Tableau Prep Builder 
  • Video: Transforming Data using Tableau Prep Builder 
  • Lab (Optional): Transforming Data with Tableau Prep Builder 
  • Practice Quiz: Module 1: Working with Advanced Tableau Data Features 
  • Reading: Module Summary: Working with Advanced Tableau Data Features 
  • Graded Quiz: Working with Advanced Tableau Data Features 
 
Module 2: Working with Advanced Calculations and Analytics Features 
  • Reading: Module 2 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Creating Calculated Fields 
  • Video: Working with Quick Table Calculations 
  • Video: Adding Totals and Customizing Table Calculations 
  • Lab: Create Calculated Fields and Calculations 
  • Video: Using the Analytics Feature to Summarize and Customize Data 
  • Video: Using the Analytics Feature to Model Data 
  • Video: Using the Analytics Feature to Forecast Data 
  • Lab: Use Analytics Features in Tableau 
  • Practice Quiz: Module 2: Working with Advanced Calculations and Analytics Features 
  • Reading: Module Summary: Working with Advanced Calculations and Analytics Features 
  • Graded Quiz: Working with Advanced Calculations and Analytics Features 
  • Reading: Course Wrap-up 
  • Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps 
  • Reading: Team and Acknowledgment 
  • Reading: Copyrights and Trademarks 
  • Reading: Feedback 
  • Reading: How to claim your certificate 

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

This course is suited for those preparing for Tableau Certified Data Analyst roles. Some experience with Tableau Public is recommended. 

Instructors

Kanika Ralhan

Project Manager

With a decade-plus experience in project management, I thrive on delivering projects efficiently and effectively. At Skill Up Technologies, I am adept at managing a variety of projects and optimizing the potential of cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

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Stephen Ryan

Instructional Designer - SkillUp Technologies

I am an ex-Microsoft Certified Trainer and Systems Engineer who now spends his time providing learning content for online learning platforms. My background is in TCP/IP networks and client and server network operating systems.

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IBM Skills Network Team

Administrator

IBM Skills Network

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