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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By : Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones
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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By: Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones

Overview of this book

The Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification validates the essential skills needed to explore, analyze, and present data, propelling your career in data analytics. Whether you're a seasoned Tableau user or just starting out, this comprehensive resource is your roadmap to mastering Tableau and achieving certification success. The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of data analysis, from connecting to various data sources to transforming and cleaning data for meaningful insights. With practical exercises and realistic mock exams, you'll gain hands-on experience that reinforces your understanding of Tableau concepts and prepares you for the challenges of the certification exam. As you progress, expert guidance and clear explanations make it easy to navigate complex topics as each chapter builds upon the last, providing a seamless learning experience—from creating impactful visualizations to managing content on Tableau Cloud. Written by a team of experts, this Tableau book not only helps you pass the certification exam but also equips you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in your career. It is an indispensable resource for unlocking the full potential of Tableau.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Gantt Chart

Gantt charts help show the duration of time spent on certain dimensions. Each separate bar or mark will show the duration of time that was spent. These can be used to assess how long a project should take and in which order to take on tasks.

Figure 5.8 – Example of a Gantt chart

Figure 5.8: Example of a Gantt chart

Items needed to build this chart are as follows:

Columns

Date field

Rows

Dimension

Marks

Gantt

Detail

Dimension

Table 5.7: Requirements to build a Gantt chart

Take some time to identify what fits in the requirements to build a Gantt chart and then follow the next steps to create one:

  1. From the Data pane on the left, select the dimension(s) and measure(s) required. For the chart shown in Figure...