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Learn Tableau by Working on Exciting Dashboards
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Learn Tableau by Working on Exciting Dashboards

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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1 week to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design and build interactive dashboards using real-world datasets in Tableau.

  • Implement Level of Detail (LOD) expressions for advanced comparative analysis.

  • Apply filters, actions, and KPIs to enhance visual storytelling and insights.

  • Create visualizations for financial, media, and investment use cases.

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August 2025

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the Tableau learning path and lay the groundwork for your journey into data visualization. You'll understand what Tableau offers, how it fits into modern analytics workflows, and get hands-on with installing and setting up the software. This foundational setup ensures you’re ready to dive into the world of interactive dashboards.

What's included

3 videos1 reading

In this module, we will build your foundational knowledge of Tableau by exploring how data is structured and interpreted. You'll learn essential concepts like aggregation, granularity, date handling, and field types. By the end, you’ll be able to apply filters and work confidently with Tableau-generated fields.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore Tableau’s powerful calculation engine, from Quick Table Calculations to advanced Level of Detail expressions. You'll learn to build fixed, include, and exclude LODs and apply them in real-world use cases like cohort and profit analysis. These tools allow deeper, more flexible insights from your datasets.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will walk through building a complete Sales Analysis dashboard. You’ll create key visualizations, link them with filters, and enhance usability with dashboard actions. Finally, you’ll compile the visuals into a compelling story format for stakeholder presentation.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will create a visually engaging dashboard based on Netflix data. You'll work with different chart types to analyze trends, regions, and top content. We'll combine visual storytelling with actionable insights through KPIs and an interactive dashboard layout.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will develop a dashboard for monitoring an investment portfolio. You'll learn to break down stock contributions, use visual indicators for gain/loss, and represent complex data with KPIs. This module blends creativity with precision to deliver real-time portfolio insights.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will create a Top 10 Books dashboard, combining images, data, and design principles. You'll learn to clean and prepare the dataset, place visual assets strategically, and build an engaging final dashboard to display rankings and book highlights.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will work with real-world complaint data to uncover financial service issues. You'll design impactful charts, calculate and display KPIs, and build a structured dashboard with multiple panels. This final project brings together storytelling, performance tracking, and multi-faceted analysis.

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8 videos3 assignments

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