CSC127 - Tableau Fundamentals for Beginners: Transform Datasets into Simple Visualizations
Course Description
Gain a comprehensive introduction to Tableau, learning to create impactful data visualizations and dashboards. Beginning with the importance of data and the basics of Tableau, this course introduces the Tableau data community and Tableau terminology, explores data connections, and covers calculations to simplify data. Participants will explore various chart types, learn best practices for dashboard design with a focus on simplicity and intent, and discover techniques to optimize dashboard performance. By the end of the course, attendees will be prepared to transform raw data into actionable insights and deliver interactive, visually compelling dashboards.
Course Outline
In this course, you will explore topics such as:
Understanding Data & It's Importance
What is Tableau
- Discussion of BI Tools
- Timeline of Tableau: Version Improvement
- Tableau Public and the Data Community
Connecting to Data & Tableau Terminology
- Different types of Data connections
- Tableau Terminology
Calculations & Data Simplifications
- Simple calcs
- Date calcs
- String Calcs
- Glimpse of Advanced Calcs
Chart Visual Builds
- Various Charts and their Data Relationship
- Tabular Views: Use with Caution
- Filters and Parameters
Designing Dashboards
- Dashboard Design: Keep it Simple
- Design with Intent and a goal in mind
- Containers: Floating vs. Tiled
- Dashboard Actions
Optimization of Dashboards
- Understanding how querying plays a role in dashboard interaction
Learner Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to participate in Tableau visual builds as a group and can follow along during class.Notes
If you decide to pursue SMU CAPE's Data Visualization and Storytelling Certificate Program, you can apply the registration fee payment for this introductory course to the certificate program tuition.Recommendations
- Register early to secure your spot, using the SMU CAPE Student Portal. Please be aware that insufficient enrollment may cause course cancellation.
- If you need registration assistance or would like to enroll after online registration has closed, please call 214-768-2273 or contact smuthink@smu.edu.