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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)

Summary

In Tableau, multiple individual visualizations can be consolidated into a more advanced piece of analysis called a dashboard. Dashboards can consist of a variety of different objects, the main one being charts created on sheets. Charts can be made to interact with each other and how the user interacts with a dashboard is customizable by the developer. In addition to cross-sheet interactivity, filters can be included that apply to multiple sheets and sheets can be swapped in and out of the dashboard. Dashboards and sheets can be combined into a narrative using the Tableau stories feature.

When it comes to dashboard creation, there is a variety of objects in addition to charts that can be brought onto the canvas. These range in function from decorative to functional. How objects sit on a dashboard can also vary between tiled and floating, which each offers different benefits and drawbacks. When designing the dashboard, the canvas size can also be configured, and multiple layouts...