Introduction

Welcome to our course on Data Visualization using Tableau! This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of data visualization and its importance in data analysis. You will learn how to use Tableau, a powerful data visualization tool, to create interactive, informative, and effective visualizations and dashboards. You will also learn about data wrangling, data analysis, and best practices for data visualization design. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to create engaging and effective data visualizations that can help you and your organization make better decisions and gain insights from your data.

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including data analysts, business intelligence developers, business analysts, marketing and sales professionals, operations professionals, IT professionals, and data-driven business owners and decision-makers. Whether you are new to data visualization or have some experience, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to effectively use Tableau to create data visualizations that can help you and your organization make better decisions and gain insights from your data.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Course Objectives:

1.    To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of data visualization and its importance in data analysis

2.    To develop participants' skills in using Tableau to create interactive, informative, and effective visualizations and dashboards.

3.    To help participants understand the principles of data wrangling and data analysis

4.    To prepare participants for a career in data visualization, data analysis, or business intelligence.

5.    To provide participants with a broad understanding of the best practices in data visualization and data analysis

6.    To develop participants' ability to use Tableau's advanced analytics, statistics and data analysis tools

Who should attend the Course:

·      Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists

·      Business Analysts, Management Consultants

·      Marketing, Sales and Operations Professionals

·      Data Management Professionals

·      IT professionals with an interest in data analysis and visualization

·      Data-driven business owners

·      Data-driven decision-makers in any field.

Duration

5 days

COURSE MODULES 

Module I. Introduction to Data Visualization and Tableau

·      Overview of data visualization and its importance in data analysis

·      Introduction to Tableau and its features

Module II. Getting started with Tableau

·      Connecting to data sources

·      Understanding the Tableau interface and layout

Module III. Data Wrangling in Tableau

·      Cleaning and preparing data for visualization

·      Creating calculated fields and using data hierarchies

Module IV. Creating Basic Visualizations

·      Creating bar charts, line charts, scatter plots, and maps

·      Formatting and customizing visualizations

·      Using filters and groups to explore data

Module V. Advanced Visualizations and Dashboards

·      Creating interactive dashboards and storyboards

·      Using advanced chart types and visualization techniques

·      Best practices for data visualization design

Module VI. Data Analysis with Tableau

·      Using Tableau's built-in analytics and statistics

·      Creating and using trend lines and reference lines

·      Creating forecasts and predictions

Module VII. Conclusion and Future Trends

·      Overview of new features and capabilities in Tableau

·      Best practices for data visualization and data analysis

·      Resources for continued learning and professional development

General Notes

·      The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

·      The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

·      Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.

·      The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

·      All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

·      Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901

·      This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.