Tableau for Beginners: Learn the Basics Step by Step
Tableau for Beginners: Learn the Basics Step by Step, Want to turn messy data into clear, eye-catching visuals even if you’ve never worked with data before?
Course Description
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by messy spreadsheets or wanted to turn data into something visual and clear—this course is for you. Even if you’ve never touched Tableau before, you’ll learn how to build interactive dashboards step by step, using real-world data and simple explanations.
By the end, you’ll feel confident creating charts, designing dashboards, and using Tableau as a tool to explore and tell compelling stories with data.
What You’ll Learn?
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The fundamentals of Tableau and its role in data analysis
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How to connect, clean, and organize data from spreadsheets
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How to build charts like bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, and maps
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How to create dashboards that are interactive and easy to understand
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How to present insights through clear and engaging data visuals
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Getting Started with Tableau
Build a strong foundation by learning what Tableau is and how to use its interface.
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Lecture 1: What is Tableau and Why Should You Learn It?
Understand Tableau’s purpose and how it turns data into visuals. -
Lecture 2: Downloading and Installing Tableau Public
A quick guide to setting up Tableau Public on your computer. -
Lecture 3: Navigating the Tableau Interface
Learn how to use Tableau’s layout, tools, and key features.
Module 2: Working with Data
Get comfortable importing and organizing your data for analysis.
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Lecture 4: Connecting to Excel and CSV Files
Step-by-step guide to bringing spreadsheet data into Tableau. -
Lecture 5: Understanding Dimensions and Measures
Learn how Tableau categorizes data and why it matters. -
Lecture 6: Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping Your Data
Use built-in tools to explore, clean, and structure your data.
Module 3: Building Your First Visualizations
Create simple, effective visuals to make your data easier to understand.
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Lecture 7: Bar Charts and Pie Charts
Build charts to compare values and show proportions. -
Lecture 8: Line Graphs and Area Charts
Use these to display trends and changes over time. -
Lecture 9: Maps and Geographical Visuals
Visualize data with a geographic element using Tableau’s mapping tools.
Module 4: Designing Dashboards and Telling Stories
Bring everything together by designing dashboards and telling stories with data.
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Lecture 10: Combining Charts into a Dashboard
Learn how to organize multiple visuals into one clean layout. -
Lecture 11: Making Dashboards Interactive with Filters and Actions
Add interactive elements to let viewers explore your data. -
Lecture 12: Final Project – Build and Share Your First Dashboard
Apply everything you’ve learned to create and publish your own dashboard.
Who This Course is For?
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Beginners with no Tableau experience
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Students or professionals looking to learn data visualization
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Aspiring analysts preparing for internships or job roles
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Researchers or educators wanting to present data more effectively
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Anyone curious about using data to tell better stories
Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from Eduta, which you can proudly add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or job application to show your new Tableau skills.
