Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

This course is part of Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization

Instructor: Desiree' Abbott

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.5

(6,683 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

Approx. 10 hours

Learn at your own pace

92%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Install Tableau Public Software and create a visualization
Examine and navigate the Tableau Public workspace
Practice and connect to different data sources
Examine ways to define your project

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this first course of this specialization, you will discover what data visualization is, and how we can use it to better see and understand data. Using Tableau, we’ll examine the fundamental concepts of data visualization and explore the Tableau interface, identifying and applying the various tools Tableau has to offer. By the end of the course you will be able to prepare and import data into Tableau and explain the relationship between data analytics and data visualization. This course is designed for the learner who has never used Tableau before, or who may need a refresher or want to explore Tableau in more depth. No prior technical or analytical background is required. The course will guide you through the steps necessary to create your first visualization from the beginning based on data context, setting the stage for you to advance to the next course in the Specialization.

In this module, you will be able to define what data visualization is and discuss why it’s so important. You will listen to an interview with Dr. Ben Shneiderman, a modern pioneer of data visualization. You will be able to define interactive visualization and install Tableau Public so you can start to get acquainted with it for the next module. You will be able to make a simple viz so you can clearly see what skills are used in the process.

What's included

7 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 17 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutesPreview module
Module Introduction1 minute
What is Data Visualization and Why Do We Do It?6 minutes
Introduction to Dr. Ben Schneiderman Interview0 minutes
Tools for Visualizing Data1 minute
How Do We Make a Data Visualization?4 minutes
Installing Tableau Public0 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

A Note from UC Davis10 minutes
WARNING! Impersonators in the Discussions5 minutes
Interview with Dr. Ben Shneiderman (30 mins)30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Data Visualization and Its Importance30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Google Sheets Visualization Skills Activity60 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 25 minutes

Dr. Shneiderman's Key Elements10 minutes
Other Visualization Tools?15 minutes

In this module, you will be able to identify and describe the various parts that make up the welcome screen, worksheet screen, and dashboard screen.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 38 minutes

Module Introduction: Getting to Know Tableau1 minutePreview module
A Quick Tour of Tableau's Welcome Screen7 minutes
Anatomy of a Tableau Worksheet, Part 110 minutes
Anatomy of a Tableau Worksheet, Part 24 minutes
Anatomy of the Tableau Dashboard Screen8 minutes
Importing Data into Tableau6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Getting to Know Tableau for Data Visualization30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Tableau Help Area10 minutes

In this module, you’ll be able to identify potential questions to answer with a given dataset. You will be able to make three different charts: a line chart, a tree map, and a bar chart. You will be able to create a dashboard with those charts, and be able to add some simple dashboard interactions.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment3 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 28 minutes

Module Introduction: Let's Make a Viz!1 minutePreview module
What Questions are We Trying to Answer?1 minute
From a Wall of Numbers to a Visualization: Make a Bar Chart5 minutes
Trends Over Time: Make a Line Chart5 minutes
More Data Exploration: Make a Treemap3 minutes
Bringing It All Together: Make a Dashboard and Add Some Interactions10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Let's Make a Viz!30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 40 minutes

Questions for Data10 minutes
Treemaps10 minutes
Share your Viz's!20 minutes

In this module, you will be able to discuss where to get help. You will also be able to discuss where to go for inspiration and how to get involved in the Tableau community. If you are up for the challenge, you will also have the option to obtain an honor badge by applying five data visualization best practices and participate in a #MakeoverMonday peer reviewed project. Good Luck!

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 peer review

6 videosTotal 20 minutes

Module Introduction1 minutePreview module
Getting Involved3 minutes
Community Project2 minutes
Data Visualization Best Practices8 minutes
Course Summary1 minute
Peer Review Overview2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Tableau Community Projects and Visualization Best Practices30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 240 minutes

#MakeoverMonday Community Project Activity240 minutes

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Desiree' Abbott

University of California, Davis

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Reviewed on Mar 11, 2021

Very good introduction to Tableau and visualizations. It's quite easy, but I has really attracted my interest in the topic and I am very curious about the next course of this specialization.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2020

Am glad I learnt a lot from this module, which I know will sharpen my skills for my chosen career path as a data scientist. Am hoping to learn more new skills to improve on my already existing skills.

Reviewed on May 19, 2020

It was easy to follow and the course materials and the resources helped a lot. I used the Tableau Desktop version and still, it accommodated it in the assignment. Very Well structured course

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