Tableau Fundamentals

This class will focus on the basics of Tableau. We will cover everything from connecting to our data source through sharing our constructed report. No prior Tableau experinece is necessary, but would be helpful.

During this class, we will cover:

• Connect to a data source
• Join tables
• Create a workbook
• Create calculations
• Filter and sort data
• Create a visualization of the data
• Create a dashboard
• Parameter
• Use Tableau Server

This class is designed for users who are new to Tableau.

Prerequisites: A laptop with Tableau installed and either a Tableau license or free two week trial license

Tableau license request: http://ist.mit.edu/tableau/desktop/request

Tableau two week license: https://www.tableau.com/products/desktop/download

Tableau install page on the software grid:

For administrative use: http://ist.mit.edu/tableau/reader-desktop

For academic use: http://ist.mit.edu/tableau/desktop/academic