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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)

Dashboard Best Practices

When designing a dashboard in Tableau, it is important to consider some best practices to ensure that the dashboard stays performant and so that it is best optimized for end users.

As a first step, when designing a dashboard, it is important to consider the end user. What business question is the end user trying to answer when utilizing the dashboard is a good thing to constantly consider when deciding what to include in a dashboard and where. It is also important to consider the end user’s skill level and base knowledge when it comes to the data. If users are new to Tableau, then the dashboard should be made simpler; if the user is familiar with the data, then more advanced analysis can be included.

Before building a dashboard, always consider the layout. Users usually tend to start viewing a dashboard from the top left and move across then down, similar to how one would read a book. With this in mind, it often makes sense to include the title...