Tableau Explorer: Interactive Data Analysis and Dashboard Navigation Training Course

This course explores human perception and demonstrates how to harness it to deliver optimal insights. Participants will become acquainted with design theory, including Gestalt Laws, pre-attentive attributes, and inclusive design practices. The curriculum also covers the similarities and distinctions between exploratory and explanatory analysis. You will learn to identify the appropriate use of various charts and select the most suitable options for specific contexts. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to apply design principles effectively to visualizations created using Tableau software.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is intended for data scientists and developers who aim to utilize and integrate SQL, Python, and Tableau to perform advanced data analysis, processing, and visualization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary environment for data analysis using SQL, Python, and Tableau.
• Understand key software integration concepts (data, servers, clients, APIs, endpoints, etc.).
• Refresh their knowledge of Python and SQL fundamentals.
• Execute data pre-processing techniques in Python.
• Learn how to connect Python and SQL for data analysis.
• Create insightful data visualizations and charts with Tableau.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

This is an introductory Tableau course designed for beginners who wish to work with data. It aims to help you master the core functionalities of Tableau.

• Establish connections to your data.
• Edit and save data sources.
• Gain a solid understanding of Tableau terminology.
• Utilize the Tableau interface and workflow to effectively create compelling visualizations.
• Develop basic calculations, including arithmetic operations, custom aggregations, ratios, date calculations, and quick table calculations.
• Visualize your data using the following chart types:
  • Cross tabs
  • Geographic maps
  • Heat maps
  • Tree maps
  • Pie and bar charts
  • Dual axis and combined charts with various mark types
  • Highlight Tables
  • Scatter plots
• Construct dashboards to share your visualizations.

Upon completing this training, participants will have acquired the following skills:

This live, instructor-led training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for data scientists who wish to programme in R for use with Tableau.

• Integrate Tableau analytics with R.
• Pass results back to Tableau using R learning algorithms.
• Organise and visualise R functions within Tableau.
• Make evidence-based decisions to support business operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) focuses on helping beginner to intermediate data analysts utilize Tableau Desktop to transform raw data into meaningful insights through graphical representations such as charts, graphs, maps, and tables.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect to multiple data sources (Excel, CSV, databases, cloud-based) and comprehend the distinctions between live and extract connections.
• Prepare and clean data for analysis, including renaming fields, managing null values, and merging datasets via joins and blends.
• Create basic visualizations like tables, bar charts, line charts, and maps, and apply filters to refine data presentations.
• Develop intermediate visualizations including geographic maps, dual-axis charts, and use hierarchies, groups, and sets to enhance analysis.
• Build calculated fields and parameters to create dynamic and customized visualizations based on user inputs and logic functions.
• Design interactive dashboards and stories, incorporating multiple visualizations and filters to tell a cohesive narrative.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level digital forensic and cybersecurity professionals who wish to have a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in using Tableau Forensic Imager for digital forensic purposes.

• Understand the role and importance of digital forensic imaging in investigations.
• Operate Tableau Forensic Imager to acquire forensically sound images.
• Apply best practices in handling and preserving digital evidence.
• Navigate the software interface to configure, execute, and manage imaging tasks.
• Analyze and validate forensic images to ensure integrity and admissibility in court.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts and data scientists who wish to search, analyse, and visualise data using Tableau.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect to your data.
• Edit and save a data source.
• Understand Tableau terminology.
• Use the Tableau interface / paradigm to effectively create powerful visualisations.
• Create calculations including arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and table calculations.
• Represent your data using different visualisation types.
• Build dashboards to share visualisations.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is tailored for data analysts who wish to prepare and shape data using Tableau Prep Builder.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install Tableau Prep.
• Understand and implement a Data Science Workflow.
• Read data from a variety of sources, such as Excel and databases.
• Prepare, shape and sample data for analysis in Tableau Desktop.
• Explore and validate data.
• Create and publish Tableau Prep flows.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level data analysts who wish to gain practical knowledge of Tableau Prep Builder and the essential mapping functionalities in Tableau to address data preparation and visualization challenges.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect to a variety of data sources, including cloud-based and local files, and manage live and extracted data connections.
• Perform data fusion and combination using advanced joining techniques to merge multiple datasets from different sources for better analysis.
• Create calculated fields and perform operations to manipulate and analyze data dynamically.
• Publish and update prepared data to Tableau Server or Tableau Online, enabling automated updates and scheduling.
• Create basic and advanced maps with geographic data, including filled maps, density maps, and dual-axis maps.
• Apply mapping techniques to solve real-world business problems by creating interactive, detailed geographic visualizations.

Tableau is a prominent business intelligence and data visualisation tool. Python, a highly popular programming language, supports an extensive range of statistical and machine learning techniques. By merging Tableau's powerful visualisation capabilities with Python's machine learning prowess, developers can swiftly construct sophisticated data analytics applications tailored to diverse business requirements.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills to integrate Tableau and Python to perform advanced analytics. This integration will be facilitated through the TabPy API.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Integrating Tableau and Python via the TabPy API
• Employing the combined power of Tableau and Python to analyse complex business scenarios using minimal Python code

Audience

• Developers
• Data scientists

Format of the course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced-level data architects who wish to learn skills for installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining a Tableau server.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the Tableau Server architecture.
• Understand Tableau Server processes and functions.
• Use Tableau Server to automate tasks.
• Configure and manage the Tableau Server.
• Set up Tableau Server for high availability and scalability.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level data scientists and analysts who wish to learn how to utilize Tableau tools for data visualization and analysis. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Connect multiple sources of data. Create basic data visualizations. Use basic to advanced calculations for data analysis. Learn best practices for using graphs and visualizations.

Designed for those who are new to Tableau or require a refresher, this course guides you step-by-step through creating your first visualization from scratch. You will also learn to apply essential design principles to your Tableau visualizations. By the end of the course, you will be able to create and share your insights with a broader audience.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is aimed at advanced-level data professionals who wish to use Tableau to build complex visualizations, optimize dashboards, and perform advanced data analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to install and configure Tableau for advanced use, create advanced calculations, design interactive dashboards, and optimize performance.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data professionals who wish to utilise Tableau to create advanced visualizations and dashboards for data-driven decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: build advanced charts, apply calculated fields and parameters, design interactive dashboards, and share insights effectively.