Tableau is super easy to learn, but in the end, it doesn’t come for free. You’ll have to put a
little effort in, but Tableau have also done a great job of making the trip up the learning curve
an enjoyable and easy one.Here’s how to get from beginner to expert in a few days.
STEP 1: Start by downloading the free trial, unless your boss has been kind enough to
STEP 2: Watch the product tour. This gives a great overview of the product in under
STEP 3: Start using one of the data sources provided within the Tableau installation files –
Coffee Store, or Superstore sales to produce visualisations. These data sources are relatively
rich and contain interesting data which allow you to evaluate the mapping features for example.
STEP 4: Use the on-demand videos to continue your training – the top level index for these can
These appear to be long (3 hours +), but in reality they are broken up into a series of short clips
which are very goal orientated.
Start with the introductory videos, and move into advanced topics.Treat the Advanced as
reference manuals – you do not need to remember everything in these sections,
just knowing that these sections exist is enough – come back to them when the need arises.
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