Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau from Coursera

The Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau Course teaches you how to create advanced data visualizations such as dual-axis charts, bar-in-bar charts, and more. You will also learn how to customize and add complexity to your visualizations by incorporating the use of features such as maps, map customization, polygon spatial data, and more. These skills will allow you to effectively communicate insights to your stakeholders.

This course is for anyone who is curious about entry-level roles that demand fundamental Tableau skills, such as business intelligence analyst or data reporting analyst roles. It is recommended (but not required) that you have some experience with Tableau Public, but even if you're new to Tableau Public, you can still be successful in this program.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

-Create advanced data visualizations to communicate analytic insights to the intended stakeholders, such as dual-axis charts, bar-in-bar charts, and more.

-Create and customize spatial analytics data visualizations to communicate insights to the intended stakeholders, such as maps, map customization, polygon spatial data, and more.

-Add complexity to the visualizations produced in your analysis by incorporating detail and multilayers.

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Syllabus

Advanced Visualizations

Welcome to the Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau course in the Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst Professional Certificate. By enrolling in this course, you are continuing on your journey to a career in business analytics. In the first week of this course, you will build and interpret more advanced visualizations in Tableau than you have up to this point. Specifically, you will learn about motion, dual-axis, Gantt, and bar-in-bar charts.

Specialized Visualizations

Welcome to the second week of Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau! This week, you will continue to build and interpret more advanced visualizations in Tableau. Specifically, you will learn about donut, funnel, waterfall, and sparkline charts.

Advanced Geographic Data Analysis

Welcome to the third and final week of Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau! This week, you will continue to build and interpret more advanced visualizations in Tableau. Specifically, you will learn about advanced geographic data analysis, including working with spatial data and map customization. Time to dive in!

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Recommended (but not required) for beginners with some experience with Tableau Public

Skill development in visualizing and communicating insights using Tableau

Instructs on advanced visualizations like dual-axis charts, bar-in-bar charts, and maps

May require additional resources for beginners without prior Tableau experience

Builds upon foundational Tableau skills, making it suitable for those with some experience

Course duration and workload are not specified, which may be a potential consideration

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau with these activities:

Attend a Tableau User Group Meeting

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Connect with Tableau professionals, learn about industry trends, and share knowledge.

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Find a local Tableau user group.
Register for an upcoming meeting.
Attend the meeting and engage with the community.
Share your experiences and insights with the group.
Build relationships and expand your network.

Data Manipulation and Transformation Exercises

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Improve data handling skills by completing exercises on data manipulation and transformation.

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Practice sorting and filtering data.
Explore data aggregation and summary techniques.
Manipulate data using calculated fields and parameters.
Understand data cleaning and error handling.
Apply data manipulation techniques to real-world datasets.

Enhanced Charts with Dual Axis and Bar-in-Bar Charts

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Create dual-axis and bar-in-bar charts to enhance data visualization and communicate insights effectively.

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Learn the principles of dual-axis charts.
Explore the different options for customizing dual-axis charts.
Practice creating dual-axis charts with Tableau exercises.
Understand the advantages of bar-in-bar charts.
Create and customize bar-in-bar charts using Tableau.

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Spatial Data Visualizations: Maps and Customization

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Utilize maps and polygon spatial data to enhance data analysis and visualization for geographic data.

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Review the fundamentals of spatial data visualization.
Learn about different map types and their applications.
Explore the options for customizing maps in Tableau.
Create and customize spatial visualizations using Tableau.
Understand the benefits of spatial data visualization.

Write a Blog Post on Advanced Tableau Visualizations

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Share your knowledge and insights on advanced Tableau visualizations by creating a blog post.

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Choose a specific topic related to advanced Tableau visualizations.
Research and gather information from credible sources.
Write a compelling introduction that captures the reader's attention.
Present the key concepts and techniques in a clear and concise manner.
Provide examples and visuals to illustrate your points.

Interactive Data Dashboard with Advanced Visualizations

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Apply advanced visualizations to create an interactive and informative data dashboard.

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Plan and design the structure of the dashboard.
Select and prepare the data for dashboard visualizations.
Implement advanced visualizations using dual-axis, bar-in-bar, and spatial analysis.
Incorporate interactivity and user-friendly features.
Publish and share the dashboard with stakeholders.

Career center

Learners who complete Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Visualization Analyst

Data Visualization Analysts use data to create visualizations that can help businesses make better decisions. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Data Visualization Analyst.

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Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analysts use data to make predictions and solve problems. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Quantitative Analyst.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to build models that can predict future outcomes. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Data Scientist.

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Statistician

Statisticians collect and analyze data to draw conclusions. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Statistician.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use data to solve problems and make better decisions. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Data Analyst.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design and develop data pipelines. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Data Engineer.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts gather data to create visualizations and dashboards that can help businesses make better decisions. They use software like Tableau, which is the program used in this course. Taking this course will help you learn how to utilize Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you stand out to potential employers.

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Information Architect

Information Architects design and organize information systems. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help users understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as an Information Architect.

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Market Researcher

Market Researchers gather data to understand consumer behavior. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Market Researcher.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers design and develop user interfaces. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a User Experience Designer.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Web Developer.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design and develop software applications. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Software Engineer.

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Product Manager

Product Managers oversee the development and launch of new products. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them understand data. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Product Manager.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. They often use software like Tableau to create visualizations that can help them track progress and identify risks. This course will help you learn how to use Tableau to create advanced visualizations that can help you succeed as a Project Manager.

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