Consumer Learning Path

Time Estimate: 4 hours

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About This Course

In this introductory course, you’ll learn to interact with data on Tableau Online or Tableau Server. First, gain a foothold by learning core data literacy concepts. Then, explore typical job roles, such as the web author, and user licenses, such as the Explorer and Viewer, seeing an example workflow. You’ll learn how to sign in to Tableau Online, navigate a site, and search for content. Discover how to save a custom view with filters set the way you want; share interactive or static views, and get nimble with comments as an effective way to collaborate with colleagues.

Learning Objectives

•     Identify types of source data.
•     Describe data field roles and data types.
•     Describe the importance of knowing the granularity of data.
•     Describe how to read and interpret data in different chart types.
•     Describe the web authoring role on Tableau Online or Tableau Server.
•     Describe the workflow of an Explorer user.
•     Sign in to and navigate a site on Tableau Online or Tableau Server.
•     Customize a site, filter content, and search for content.
•     Save both private and shared “custom views” of data.
•     Share interactive and static views.
•     Use comments to collaborate with others.