Tableau Prep Foundations (Virtual)

At OneNumber, we are focused on educating the next great wave of Tableau experts! We're here to provide classes, consulting and content to help you take your skills to the next level. As a Tableau partner, we've served thousands of Tableau users and we hope to play a role in your Tableau journey too!

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Tableau Prep is a powerful tool for preparing data for analysis! Join us to learn the foundational tools you need to succeed with this produ

<h2>Day One (September 26th)</h2><p>8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific</p><h2>Day Two (September 27th)</h2><p>8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific</p><h2></h2><p>Have you ever wanted to analyze your data in Tableau but thought...</p><ul><li>It's too messy</li><li>I can't get the data formatted the way I want</li><li>I don't really know how to prepare data</li></ul><p></p><p>Join us as we explore the foundational concepts behind Tableau's data preparation tool, <strong><em>Tableau Prep Builder</em></strong>. </p><p>We'll discuss how it will help you get your foot in the door to do more robust data preparation work. <strong>Save hours per week</strong> that you spend doing manual, repetitive data preparation and get out of Excel hell.</p><p></p><h2><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57bfa51129687fe4f8df9bbe/t/5ae782291ae6cf104601f20b/1525121578309/Tableau+Prep+Foundations+-+Table+of+Contents.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Table of Contents</a><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57bfa51129687fe4f8df9bbe/t/5ae782291ae6cf104601f20b/1525121578309/Tableau+Prep+Foundations+-+Table+of+Contents.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></h2><p></p><p>Topics we will explore include: </p><p><strong>Tableau Prep Background</strong></p><ul><li>Connecting to Data</li><li>First Steps</li><li>Editing the Metadata</li><li>Calculations in Tableau Prep</li><li>File Types</li></ul><p><strong>Understand Data Preparation</strong></p><ul><li>Tableau's Preferred Data Source</li><li>Fact and Dimension Tables</li><li>Joins</li><li>Unions</li><li>Pivots</li></ul><p><strong>Common Issues</strong></p><ul><li>Reducing Rows and Columns</li><li>Pre-Aggregating Data</li><li>Refreshing Data Sources</li><li>Join Type Mismatches</li><li>Typos</li></ul><p><strong>Sharing Your Work</strong></p><ul><li>Publishing Locally</li><li>Publishing to Server</li></ul><h2>Requirements:</h2><ul><li>Personal Computer</li><li>A Reliable Internet Connection</li><li>Tableau Prep Builder Installed on Machine</li><li>An External Monitor (strongly recommended for optimal experience)</li></ul><p></p><h2>Prerequisites:</h2><p>Basic understanding of Tableau Desktop. You should be able to do the following:</p><ul><li>Connect to a data source.</li><li>Understand the difference between measures and dimensions.</li><li>Build a basic dashboard.</li></ul><p></p><h2>What will you get?</h2><p>In addition to two half-days of virtual instruction, attendees will walk away with a 100+ page digital manual and data files to revisit the concepts and practices.</p><p></p><h2>Where will this be hosted?</h2><p>This training will be hosted virtually.</p><p></p><h2>What people are saying about OneNumber and trainer Eric Parker:</h2><p>"After spending a couple days working with OneNumber, we are months, no, lightyears ahead of where we would be otherwise." - A OneNumber client to their CEO.</p><p> "Eric is one of the best instructors that I have ever had. Everything was paced very well and the content was extremely valuable. Personable, helpful and patient. Willing to explore with us students and excited about using Tableau, like we are!" -A Former Student</p><p>eric.parker@onenumber.biz</p><p><a href="http://onenumber.biz" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">onenumber.biz</a></p>

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