University of Colorado Boulder
Data Visualization & Analytics in Tableau Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Data Visualization & Analytics in Tableau Specialization

Become a Data Visualization Expert. Master data visualization and become an expert business analyst with this specialization on Tableau.

Kenneth Miller

Instructor: Kenneth Miller

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Beginner level

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

What you'll learn

  • Create both basic and complex data visualizations using Tableau

  • Design and interpret visualizations that are eye-catching, professional and easy to understand

  • Identify dataset characteristics and understand how best to analyze certain types of data

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What you'll learn

  • Identify components of visualizations that make good, easy-to-understand charts.

  • Explore and examine the use of visualizations in external media and daily life.

  • Build simple visualizations in Tableau, including line charts, bar charts, area charts and complex visualizations like bullet charts.

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Category: Data Visualization

What you'll learn

  • Identify basic chart types and when to use them.

  • Describe typical dashboard flow techniques to guide your viewer from one chart to the next.

  • Use charts to compare values and visualize distributions.

  • Explore dashboard interactivity using filters and parameters.

What you'll learn

  • Identify advanced chart types and when to use them.

  • Understand basic analytical concepts like trends, forecasts, and clusters and display them visually.

  • Discover how data is structured and use this to create accurate aggregations and calculations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Visualization

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Kenneth Miller
University of Colorado Boulder
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