- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of California, Davis
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In this third course of the specialization, we'll drill deeper into the tools Tableau offers in the areas of charting, dates, table calculations and mapping. We'll explore the best choices for charts, based on the type of data you are using. We'll look at specific types of charts including scatter plots, Gantt charts, histograms, bullet charts and several others, and we'll address charting guidelines. We'll define discrete and continuous dates, and examine when to use each one to explain your data. You'll learn how to create custom and quick table calculations and how to create parameters. We'll also introduce mapping and explore how Tableau can use different types of geographic data, how to connect to multiple data sources and how to create custom maps.
Modules
Getting Started
1
Videos
- Visual Analytics with Tableau Introduction
2
Readings
- A Note from UC Davis
- Save Workbooks to Tableau Public
Visual Analytics with Tableau - Charting
9
Videos
- Introduction to Charting
- Tableau Charts
- Colors, Shapes, and Sizes
- Dual Line Charts
- Tableau Tooltip
- Charting Guidelines: Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts
- Charting Guidelines: Maps, Scatter Plots, Gantt Charts, Bubble Charts
- Charting Guidelines: Histograms, Bullet Charts, Heat Maps and Highlight Tables
- Charting Guidelines: Treemaps and Box-and-Whisker Plots
Review
1
Assignment
- Module 1: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Charting
1
Peer Review
- Customer Scatterplot
Visual Analytics with Tableau - Dates
5
Videos
- Introduction to Dates
- Discrete vs. Continuous Dates
- Date Hierarchies
- Converting Discrete and Continuous Dates
- Tableau Calculated Fields
Review
1
Assignment
- Module 2: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Dates
1
Peer Review
- Shipping Details
Visual Analytics with Tableau - Table Calculations
6
Videos
- Introduction to Table Calculations
- Calculated Fields
- Quick Table Calculations
- Custom Table Calculations
- Filters
- Parameters
Review
1
Assignment
- Module 3: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Table Calculations
1
Peer Review
- Sales Spotlight
Visual Analytics with Tableau - Mapping
6
Videos
- Introduction to Mapping
- Working with Geographic Data
- Shapes, Colors, and Sizes
- Custom Mapping Techniques
- Custom Geocoding
- Dual Layer Mapping
Review
1
Assignment
- Module 4: Visual Analytics with Tableau - Mapping
1
Peer Review
- Dual Layer Maps
Summary
1
Discussions
- Course Reflection
1
Videos
- Course Summary
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Discover the power of Tableau in the realm of Data Science & AI with this comprehensive course, guided by expert instructors from Coursera. Over 540 minutes, delve into advanced charting techniques, date functionalities, table calculations, and mapping. Perfect for beginners, this foundational course offers insights into scatter plots, Gantt charts, custom maps, and more. Choose your learning path with Starter, Paid, or Professional subscription options. Ideal for aspiring data analysts and enthusiasts looking to enhance their visual analytics skills.

Suk S. Brar, M.B.A.