Tableau Desktop Training - Level Up

This 3 day (6 half days) Tableau Desktop Advanced Training course is designed for professionals who have been working with Tableau for some time and are looking to dive deeper and learn analytical use cases that utilise Tableaus advanced features. It is also a perfect refresher course if you want to upgrade your skills to the latest features.

6 half days (13:30 and 17:00 each day) live virtual course

12 Months access to online course

Dates TBC

£1,200 per person + VAT

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This 3 day (6 half days) Tableau Desktop Advanced Training 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. You will be introduced to the latest features together with practical use cases for getting the most benefit from them.

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.

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Live Coaching and Q&A Access

In addition to the live and interactive course, delegates also receive 4 weeks live access to our Coaching and Q&A calls that take place each week.

This is where you put the learning from the course into your own dashboards. We help you customise the learning to your specific needs.

No longer do we get “That was great training!” feedback from you but also “Steve, my boss was amazed!” comments as well.

What People Are Saying About This Course

I would definitely recommend taking this course if you have a working knowledge of Tableau. Even the little tips Steve explains will make using Tableau a lot easier. Looking forward to putting what I've learned into practice.

Aron F.

Grove & Dean

Steve is an excellent teacher and has a vast knowledge of Tableau. I learned a huge amount over the two days that I can immediately apply at work.

John B.

Mporium

Steve not only provided a comprehensive explanation of the content of the course but also allowed time for discussing particular business issues that participants may be facing. That was really useful as part of my learning process.

Juan C.

Financial Conduct Authority

Course was fantastic and completely relevant to the work I am doing with Tableau. I particularly liked Steve's method of teaching and how he applied the course material to 'real-life' use-cases.

Richard W.

Dashboard Consulting Ltd

This course was extremely useful and excellent value. It helped me formalise my learning and I have taken a lot of useful tips away which will help me in everyday work.

Lauren M.

Baillie Gifford

The course includes the following topics:

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.

In addition to our regular 2 day syllabus we have added an additional day so that we can add learning for many new features introduced into Tableau over the last couple of years.

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

New Features

In addition to the regular syllabus we will also cover the following New Features :

Viz in Tooltips
Set Actions
Parameter Actions
Show/Hide Containers
Animations
Dashboard Navigation Button
Replace Worksheet in a Dashboard (DB)
Show/Hide Sort Controls
Vector Maps
Customisable reference line tooltips
Automatic dashboard phone layouts
Export to PowerPoint
Transparent worksheet backgrounds
Density Mark Type (New Heatmap)
Dashboard Extensions
Step and Jump Lines
Dashboard Grids
Nested sorting improvements
Ask Data
Explain Data
Spatial Calculations
Negative values on log axis
Additional clustering functionality
Enhanced cross-database join control

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everything about this training was great. Without any prior knowledge of Tableau, I felt everything was very clear. All questions were answered and the pace was perfect.
  
 
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   david wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shared learning with new team very useful - wish I'd had this 15-months ago - I'd have more hair!
  
 
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   jay jameson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing gentleman with great knowledge. Well spoken polite and very attentive. Very enjoyable sessions. 2 days of training usually leaves users drained but he was so captivating time flew bly with his approach. will definitely recommend
  
 
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   Bola Shoneye 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My first exposure to Tableau and Paul made it very easy and enjoyable. Learnt some very interesting skills in building a dashboard. Thank you
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great pace, really comprehensive, clear instructions & really useful things to know how to do.
  
 
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   LB 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visual DJ provided an effective, comprehensive and enjoyable end-to-end Foundation course in Tableau. The pacing, level of detail and interactivity was great and I will definitely be recommending this to friends and family.
  
 
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   Kadell Symmons 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Found the course really helpful and easy to follow. Paul, our instructor, was clear, concise and supportive all the way through as well as very encouraging.
  
 
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   Eddie Davison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great foundation training course in tableau; looking forward to doing an analyst course. Thanks Paul 👍
  
 
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   Catherine Ellerd-elliott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent training!
  
 
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   Beatriz Martín 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Visual Dj was a 10!
Steve was incredibly knowledgable, always prepare to answer any questions, and help you with any issues you may have.
The Tableau program was very detailed and well organised. It was comprenhensive and very easy to follow.
If you are thinking about learning/improving your Tableau skills make sure to ping them a message!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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This training course includes over 35 hands-on exercises and quizzes to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. A comprehensive training manual is provided together with all the data, starter and solution Tableau Workbooks required for the training.

Students must use their own laptop with an active version of Tableau Desktop 2020.1 (or later) pre-installed.