Data Analytics using Tableau

Course Overview

In this programme, you will learn the core concepts and techniques in Tableau for analysing and visualising data.  You’ll work with dashboards, carry out various forms of data analysis and present them visually. You don’t need technical background to do this, and the programme does not require programming skills. 

On successful completion of this Diploma you will be able to:

1. Use the Tableau interface to carry out various forms of data analysis
2. Use the Tableau interface to create high quality visualisations 
3. Build dashboards to share your work
4. Manipulate a variety of data sources in various ways
5. Implement geo-mapping techniques for a defined purpose

Course Content

1. Introduction

1. • The world of the data scientist
   • The value and importance of high quality data visualisations
   • Examples of high quality data visualisations

2. Tableau and Data

1. • Getting started on Tableau, understanding how Tableau works, and what can be achieved with it
   • Connecting with data sources
   • Data types and properties
   • Data structures
   • Data preparation & customisations

3. Data Visualisations – part 1

1. • Bar charts & line charts
   • Applying groups and filters
   • Formatting visuals

4. Dashboards

1. • Layouts
   • Elements
   • Creating stories
   • Sharing dashboards

5. Analytics Concepts – part 1

1. • Dimensions and measures
   • Discrete and continuous fields
   • Basic calculations (arithmetic, aggregations and ratios, discrete maths)

6. Databases and Data Connections

1. • Managing tables
   • Data connections
   • Data restructuring
   • Data extracts
   • Filtering and sorting data
   • Hierarchies and sets
   • Single and multiple data sources

7. Data Visualisations – part 2

1. • Visualisation types
   • Histograms and bins
   • Heat maps and tree maps
   • Multi-axes charts
   • Scatterplots and crosstabs
   • Motion charts
   • Gantt charts
   • Sparklines
   • Formatting – labels and annotations, titles, captions, tooltips
   • Interpreting and answering questions with charts

8. Analytics Concepts – part 2

1. • String and date calculations
   • Level-of-detail (LOD) calculations
   • Logic statements
   • Arithmetic calculations
   • Calculations in Join clauses

9. Data Visualisations – Mapping

1. • Panning and zooming,
   • Filtering and layering
   • Content selection
   • Geographic search and location
   • Custom geocoding
   • Spatial visualisations
   • Using background images

10. Analytics and Visualisations Together

1. • Reference lines and bands
   • Trend lines and models
   • Forecasting and predicting
   • Drag & drop analytics
   • Box plots
   • Reference distributions

What is a Professional Diploma?

An IBAT Professional Diploma is a focused, short duration practical course that consolidates, upskills and/or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications  that do not lead to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Lecturer Profile

Career Opportunities

The learning outcomes and syllabus have been written with the Tableau Desktop Certifications in mind, particularly the Tableau Desktop Specialist and Desktop Certified Associate.

Graduates can work in data insights teams, applying data analytics tools and visualisation techniques to address business problems and develop and present data insights.  Specific roles examples: data scientist, business intelligence (BI) analyst, data visualization specialist, Tableau professional.  More and more organisations are realising the importance of data analysis and visualisation for business purposes. The roles above are increasing in number in a variety of organisations and business sectors as well as specialist data organisations.

Entry Requirements

This course is intended for anyone with an interest in working with quantitative data.  A specific technical or analytical background is not needed, but you are expected to have digital literacy to navigate through Tableau.

How to Apply

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