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Advanced Tableau
Skills Gained Use advanced time-series analytics Apply advanced calculations Understand correlation analytics and relationships between data Apply advanced geographic analysis Leverage advanced...
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Skills Gained
- Use advanced time-series analytics
- Apply advanced calculations
- Understand correlation analytics and relationships between data
- Apply advanced geographic analysis
- Leverage advanced geographic analysis
- Create advanced charts and dashboards
- Apply advanced interactivity
Prerequisites
All attendees must have:
- Three to six months of regular Tableau usage, or completion of our Introduction to Tableau and
Course Details
Training Materials
All Advanced Tableau training students receive comprehensive courseware.
Software Requirements
- Tableau Desktop
- Microsoft Excel 2016 or later
- Internet access
- Related data and lab files that Ascendient Learning would provide
Outline
- Introduction
- What keeps the CEO up at night?
- How to Ask the Right Questions
- Where to find answers to these questions
- What Makes a Visualization Effective?
- The Ninja Analyst Framework
- Advanced Time Series Analytics
- Cycle Plots
- Line Chart with Percent Change and YOY Growth
- Running Total Charts
- Forecasting
- How to use them and when
- How to interpret them
- How to adjust them
- Regression forecasting
- Moving Average forecasting
- Seasonal forecasting
- Advanced Calculations
- Review of Ratios and Aggregations
- Logic & Date calculations
- YTD calcs
- Level of Detail calculations
- Fixed
- Include
- Exclude
- Table-Scoped
- Applying Calculations to Formatting
- Percent of Total and Double Labels
- Bar Chart with Max Color Calc
- Seeing What’s Changed Beyond the Top 10
- Statistical Analysis and Relationships Between Data
- Exploring Variation through visualization
- Using Jitter Plots
- Percentiles
- Standard Deviations
- Quadrant Charts
- “Relative To” Charts
- Linear Regression & How to Interpret
- Distributions with Confidence Intervals
- Control Charts
- Box Plots
- Clustering
- When to use
- How to interpret
- How to adjust
- Exploring Variation through visualization
- KPIs and BANS
- Reference Line Comparisons
- KPI Indicators with YTD vs. Prev YTD (or similar types of time periods)
- Advanced Geographic Analysis
- Filled Map
- Symbol Map
- Dual Axis Map
- Custom maps
- Custom territories or regions
- Mapbox
- Background maps
- Other Advanced Charts
- Barbell Charts
- Funnel Charts
- Small Multiples
- Sparklines
- Donut Chart
- Waterfall Chart
- Bulletgraph
- Bar in Bar chart
- Advanced Dashboards
- Layouts
- Using & Formatting Layout Containers
- Formatting
- Fonts
- Colors
- Key Insights
- Providing Recommendations
- Quantifying Insights and Impacts of Recommendations
- Storypoints
- Advanced Interactivity
- Set Actions
- Parameter Actions
- Using these skills to advance your career and get promoted
- 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.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
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.
How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?
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