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Introduction to Qlik Sense: Creating Data Visualizations

This instructor-led Introduction to Creating Data Visualizations with Qlik Sense training class starts by teaching attendees how to load data and build a simple data model. Students then create a...

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Duration 2 days
Course Code QLIK-100
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

This instructor-led Introduction to Creating Data Visualizations with Qlik Sense training class starts by teaching attendees how to load data and build a simple data model. Students then create a variety of data visualizations, including pie charts, bar charts, scatter plot charts, and more.  Attendees master a step-by-step process for producing a polished and professional-looking Qlik Sense visualization.

Skills Gained

  • Introduce new users to Qlik Sense
  • Create a simple data model by connecting to spreadsheets
  • Leverage data blending tools to clean data
  • Generate various visualizations, including KPIs, Charts, Filter planes, and more

Prerequisites

Students must have familiarity with basic reporting in Excel. This course is appropriate for non-technical users.

Course Details

Training Materials

All Qlik training students receive documentation for the detailed exercises they complete in the class and sample solutions.

Software Requirements

A modern browser (i.e., Chrome, Edge, Firefox) to access the environment.  Having a dual monitor is recommended but not required. 

Introduction

Using Qlik Sense to Analyze Data

  • The Qlik Sense platform and app
  • Basic components in visualizations
  • Selections and selection states
  • Search types and Insight Advisor
  • Stories to narrate your insights
  • Data Prep for Qlik Sense
  • Adding data
  • Managing data
  • Data review
  • Data associations
  • Visual data preparation
  • Defining the business logic
  • Reusable items and the object library

Qlik Sense Visualizations

  • Human perception
  • Why visualizations?
  • Data classification and representation
  • Guidelines for designers
  • Qlik Sense Visualizations
  • Additional Qlik Sense objects
  • Visualizations and object properties

Different Visualizations in Qlik Sense

  • GeoAnalytics, maps, and map properties
  • Other visualizations and extensions
  • Visual aspects: color, order, and shape
  • Dynamic calculations and conditions
  • Using variables

Handling Data Selections

  • Controlling data selection benefits
  • Saving predefined selections
  • Defining alternate selection state
  • Defining and working with data sets in expressions

Using Storytelling

  • Storytelling and its benefits
  • Qlik Stories and its components
  • Prepare the app for others
  • Responsive design
  • Styling and branding an app
  • Publishing and sharing
  • Active analysis

Conclusion

Schedule

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.

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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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Reviews

Great and very intuitive. Better than the traditional hit the wrong button/lose points.

Instructor knew her stuff. Long time in the industry. Course was easy to follow and very informative.

The platform is very intuitive and easy to navigate. Great tool for learning

Concise and good to follow along. Although it is a lot to take in under a short period of time.

vary good online learning. instructor is vary good the way he explained every thing.