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Introduction to Alteryx

This Introduction to Alteryx training course teaches attendees how to use Alteryx Designer to prepare, blend, parse, pivot, analyze, shape, and transform their data. Skills Gained Work with the...

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Duration 2 days
Course Code ALX-100
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Overview

This Introduction to Alteryx training course teaches attendees how to use Alteryx Designer to prepare, blend, parse, pivot, analyze, shape, and transform their data.

Skills Gained

  • Work with the Alteryx Designer interface
  • Connect to and update data sources
  • Clean and order records
  • Rename and change the data type of fields
  • Filter records
  • Blend data from disparate sources
  • Parse, manipulate, and pivot data
  • Aggregate data
  • Master workflow best practices and cache portions of workflows
  • Output data to multiple formats
  • Perform advanced preparation on their data

Prerequisites

No prior experience is presumed. 

Course Details

Training Materials

All Alteryx students receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

Alteryx Designer and datasets that Ascendient Learning provides (at additional cost, labs can be tailored in advance to use your data).

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Understand Alteryx Designer terminology
  • Easily navigate the Alteryx Designer Interface
  • Become familiar with Designer User and Workflow Settings
  • Be able to share and save workflows
  • Understand how Designer processes data
  • Connect to and update data sources
    • Files and databases
    • Dynamically load Excel Spreadsheets
    • Bulk load text-based files such as CSV
    • Write back to the original data source
  • Clean unwanted characters in records
  • Order records
  • Rename fields manually and dynamically
  • Detect and change field data types manually and automatically
  • Filter records and use a conditional expression to update/add fields
  • Identify unique records
  • Blend data from disparate sources
    • Append records from different sources
    • Merge records from different sources on key fields
    • Add fields from one data set to all records in another
  • Parse data
  • Work with date/time fields
  • Build expressions to add and update fields by performing basic calculations
  • Replacing text within a field
  • Using string length and positions
  • Parse data from one field into multiple fields
  • Pivot data
  • Group and Bin Records
  • Aggregate data
  • Workflow best practices
  • Cache a portion of your workflow
  • Output data to different file formats
  • Advanced Preparation
    • Filtering and cleaning "messy data"
    • Utilizing formulas to reference multiple rows and fields
    • Binning data into respective groups
    • Creating sample sets to prepare data for predictive analytics
  • Conclusion
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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

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