Visualization Basics with Tableau

Learning how to create clear, effective visualizations is the first step in understanding data. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of data visualization, while using Tableau Desktop as a hands-on tool to bring concepts to life.

You’ll not only learn the Tableau interface, but also the principles of good visualization design—how to tell stories with data, choose the right chart, and make your visuals meaningful and easy to interpret.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to Visualization – Why visuals matter in data analysis.

• Principles of Good Design – Choosing the right chart for the right data.

• Working with Data – Connecting, importing, and preparing datasets.

• Dimensions & Measures – Understanding how Tableau handles data.

• Visualization Types – Bar charts, line charts, scatter plots, maps, and more.

• Marks & Filters – Highlighting what’s important in your data.

• Interactivity – Adding filters and actions for exploration.

• Dashboards – Bringing multiple visualizations together into a single story.

• Formatting & Customization – Making visuals clear, consistent, and professional.

• Sharing Insights – Publishing and presenting your visualizations.

Why Take This Course?

✅ Learn Visualization Fundamentals – Go beyond software skills; understand why certain visuals work better than others.
✅ Hands-On with Tableau – Apply visualization principles on a leading industry tool.
✅ Practical Skills for Data Analysis – Explore data, uncover insights, and communicate findings effectively.
✅ Interactive Dashboards – Build visuals that people can explore, not just view.
✅ Career-Ready Skills – Visualization is a core part of analytics, business intelligence, and decision-making roles.
✅ Foundation for Advanced Learning – Sets you up for deeper Tableau features, advanced analytics, and data storytelling.