Data Analysis with Tableau and PostgreSQL
Gain Hands-On Skills in Visual Analytics, Dashboarding & Data-Driven Storytelling.
Master the power of Tableau and transform raw data into meaningful insights. This course, in partnership with DataCamp, is designed to teach you the fundamentals of data analysis, from creating charts to building interactive dashboards. You’ll learn how to visualize data, apply advanced analytics, and craft data stories that resonate with your audience. With practical, hands-on experience, you’ll gain the confidence to use Tableau for real-world data analysis and decision-making.
Course Objectives:
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Master Tableau BasicsNavigate the Tableau interface, connect to data sources, and build foundational charts like bar, line, and scatter plots.
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Develop Analytical ThinkingFrame real-world questions and translate them into visual analyses using filters, groups, and sets to gain deeper insights.
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Create Advanced CalculationsWrite calculated fields for custom metrics and leverage table calculations and Level-of-Detail (LOD) expressions.
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Design Impactful Dashboards & StoriesCombine multiple visualizations into interactive dashboards with actions and parameters, and craft data stories to guide audiences through insights.
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Foster Data-Driven ConfidenceApply visual best practices and present and defend your analysis in a collaborative “Data Showcase” to enhance communication skills.
Expected Outcomes:
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Connect & Prepare DataLink to data sources, clean data, and apply Tableau Prep techniques.
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Build & Customize VisualsCreate a suite of visualizations, apply filters, and format axes and labels.
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Apply Advanced AnalyticsUse calculated fields, parameters, table calculations, and LOD expressions to derive advanced metrics.
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Design Interactive DashboardsBuild multi-sheet dashboards with actions, device layouts, and story points.
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Communicate InsightsDevelop a final polished presentation, translating complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives.
Course Summary:
This 8-week course, anchored in DataCamp’s curriculum, provides hands-on projects and real-world datasets to build your data analysis skills. You’ll progress from basic charting to advanced dashboard creation, culminating in a capstone project. The course also includes quizzes, mini-exercises, and peer reviews to reinforce learning. By the end, you’ll have the skills to analyze data, tell powerful data stories, and present insights that influence decisions.