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BDA104 — Introduction to Tableau

AAS in Business Data Analytics

Course ID: BDA104
Course Credits: 4

AAS in Business Data Analytics Program Availability:

California Institution
New Mexico Institution

About BDA104 — Introduction to Tableau

This course provides an introductory exploration of Tableau, one of the leading data visualization tools in the market. Its importance in today's data-driven world cannot be overstated. As the course progresses, students can expect to acquire valuable skills in data analysis and visualization, developing proficiency in extracting insights and presenting them compellingly and intuitively.

Topics Covered in Course

BDA104 Topics

Successfully install Tableau on personal computer
Identify data appropriate for analysis in Tableau
Select suitable visualization types for specific insights

Create first data visualization using Tableau
Design empathetic data visualizations for audiences
Establish connections to files and databases in Tableau
Combine multiple data tables using joins in Tableau
Combine multiple data tables using unions in Tableau
Alter metadata in your Tableau data model
Change data types in your Tableau data model
Select appropriate chart types in Tableau
Construct complex chart types to answer comprehensive questions
Enhance analysis by adding legends, filters, and hierarchies in Tableau
Create and merge various map types in Tableau
Incorporate visualizations into tooltips in Tableau
Format maps and work with different map services in Tableau
Work with spatial files in Tableau
Identify suitable aggregation types for data in Tableau
Define, create, and edit calculated fields in Tableau
Apply parameters to enhance interactivity in Tableau
Understand the sequence of operations in Tableau
Comprehend the impact of process order on various types of calculations
Implement Table Calculations for in-depth analysis
Create LOD Expressions for dimension-spanning calculations
Use Tableau's Analytics pane to address complex statistical inquiries
Demonstrate trends, clusters, and forecasts derived from your data
Utilize Python, R, and MATLAB integrations for advanced analyses in Tableau
Combine multiple charts into a singular interactive dashboard
Enhance interactivity using filter and highlight actions
Implement URL actions to embed websites and enable email mailings
Follow iterative processes to enhance dashboard design and usability
Publish visualizations via Tableau Online, Server, and Public
Utilize Tableau Mobile for remote work
Embed visualizations into websites and blogs for sharing

Prerequisites

Completion of BDA103B: Introduction to Data Visualization Part 2

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