Tableau Desktop Training - Advanced
Tableau Desktop Training Advanced
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF TABLEAU IN THIS HANDS-ON COURSE
£695
per person
(Plus VAT. Early bird and Group pricing also available.)
2 days course
This 2 day Tableau Desktop training advance course is designed for the professional who has been working with Tableau for some time and is looking to dive deeper. You will review all calculation types and apply Table Calculations and Level of Detail Expressions in multiple use cases. You will also learn advanced techniques for analysing time series data, cohorts and survey data. You will learn advanced mapping and dashboard techniques to help improve the insights gained for your target audience.
Attendees should have a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts of building Tableau worksheets and dashboards and be comfortable with the techniques learnt in the Foundation and Analyst courses.
At the end of this course you will be able to apply and combine some of the more complex capabilities and techniques that Tableau has to offer.
The course includes the following topics:
RECAP: CALCULATIONS
- Review of Number Functions
- Review of String Functions
- Review of Date Functions
- Review of Type Conversions
- Review of Logical Functions
- Review of Aggregate Functions
- Alternatives to Calculations
- 2 Hands-on exercises
GETTING THE MOST FROM TABLE CALCULATIONS
- What are and when to use Table Calculations
- What Table Calculation Types are there?
- Defining the Scope and Direction of calculations
- Using Table Calculations in Calculated Fields
- How do Filters work with Table Calculations?
- 7 Hands-on exercises
LODS - LEVEL OF DETAIL EXPRESSIONS
- Overview
- FIXED LOD
- How do Filters work with LODs?
- INCLUDE LOD
- EXCLUDE LOD
- Nesting LODs
- Comparing the various Calculation Types
- 5 Hands-on exercises
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYSING TIME-BASED DATA
- Creating Sparklines
- Creating Slope Charts
- Creating Control Charts
- Creating Bump Charts
- 4 Hands-on exercises
ANALYSING BEHAVIOURS IN DATA
- Creating Cohort Analysis
- Analysing Survey Data
- 2 Hands-on exercises
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR MAPPING
- Mapping Distance from a point
- Normalising map areas with Hexbins
- Combining Spatial & Data Files
- 3 Hands-on exercises
ADVANCED CONSIDERATIONS FOR DASHBOARDS
- Identifying your Audience
- Using Containers and Layout
- Considerations for Dashboard Elements
- Sheet swapping
- Adding Dashboard Actions to Context
- 2 Hands-on exercises
This training course includes 25 hands-on exercises to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. Each attendee receives an extensive training manual which covers the theory, practical applications and use cases, exercises and solutions.
Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)
Our Cancellation policy and commitment to our customers
"BUSINESS AS NEAR USUAL AS POSSIBLE"
In these uncertain times we would like to provide our clients with assurance that we will limit the impact of the above upon your training as much as possible.
As has always been our policy, should you need to cancel your attendance on one of our courses then we will let you attend the next one at your earliest convenience, with no additional cost.
We are currently providing our training courses live online. If this is of interest, please do get in contact.
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What People Are Saying About This Course
"Materials were really clear and comprehensive which will make it easy to re-visit topics in the future. Steve was really knowledgeable and willing to stray from the course material to answer questions."
Mellissa B., Tableau Developer 
"Steve is the most knowledgeable Tableau Trainer I've had. Thanks Steve."
Jon T., BI Analyst
"Steve is really knowledgeable about the product and applications wider than just simply using the product.
He was willing to be flexible with the content and pace to tailor the course to the requirements of the attendees.
Highly recommended."
Rob N., Manager - Modelling
"The course was really well constructed and course documents were easy to follow, exercises were really useful. The trainer really knew his stuff! He explained everything concisely and helped with ad-hoc queries regarding our own data / requests."
Gareth J., Manager, MI & Data
"Really informative and nice style of training. Picked up loads of hints and tips!"
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“Steve is the most knowledgeable Tableau Trainer I've had. Thanks Steve.”
– Jon T. BI Analyst
“Materials were really clear and comprehensive which will make it easy to re-visit topics in the future. Steve was really knowledgeable and willing to stray from the course material to answer questions.”
– Mellissa B. Tableau Developer
About Us
Visual DJ
With over 25 years experience of turning data into actionable insights, Visual DJ delivers Tableau training to groups and individuals across the UK. Our Expert is a Tableau Qualified Associate who specialises in teaching Tableau skills to professionals who are analysts, report writers or finance professionals. Learn more about Visual DJ.
