Leverage modern data visualization tools in this comprehensive course designed for business professionals and analysts. Through hands-on projects using real-world datasets, you'll learn to create compelling visualizations and interactive dashboards using industry-standard tools like Tableau and Excel, enhanced by AI-driven insights.
Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel
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Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel
This course is part of Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science Professional Certificate
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
36 hours to complete
3 weeks at 12 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
- Business Metrics
- Pivot Tables And Charts
- Excel Formulas
- Performance Tuning
- Interactive Data Visualization
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Real Time Data
- Dashboard
- Data Analysis Software
- AI Personalization
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization Software
- Data Storytelling
- Data Visualization
- Tableau Software
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There are 5 modules in this course
Welcome to the transformative world of data visualization, where raw numbers become compelling stories that drive business decisions. In this foundational module, you'll master essential Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau and Excel, learning how to connect to data sources, clean and transform data, and create impactful visualizations that bring insights to life. Working with real-world scenarios from Global Finance Corp, you'll develop practical skills that will immediately enhance your ability to communicate complex data stories effectively.
What's included
5 videos10 readings3 assignments3 ungraded labs2 plugins
Master Tableau's calculation and visualization capabilities to transform raw data into compelling insights. Through hands-on practice with Global Finance Corp's real-world data, you'll learn to create everything from basic calculations to sophisticated LOD expressions, while building both standard and specialized visualizations. You'll develop the skills to craft interactive dashboards that make complex data accessible and drive data-driven decisions.
What's included
4 videos4 readings3 assignments5 ungraded labs2 plugins
Master the art of transforming data into interactive, performance-optimized dashboards that tell compelling stories. Through hands-on practice with both Global Finance Corp's financial data and SocialPulse's social media metrics, you'll learn to design intuitive interfaces, implement strategic interactivity, and optimize for real-world deployment. You'll develop skills in combining multiple visualizations, crafting narrative elements, and ensuring smooth performance—all while creating dashboards that drive data-driven decisions across different business contexts.
What's included
3 videos6 readings3 assignments4 ungraded labs2 plugins
Discover how to leverage Excel Online's powerful features for data analysis and visualization while understanding its enterprise capabilities. Through hands-on practice with both Global Finance Corp's investment portfolio data and SocialPulse's social media metrics, you'll master essential spreadsheet operations, create dynamic analyses using functions and PivotTables, and build professional dashboards. Learn to enhance your workflow with AI assistance while creating clear, actionable visualizations that drive business decisions. By the end of this module, you'll understand when and how to effectively use Excel within a broader data analysis toolkit, balancing its accessibility with enterprise-level features.
What's included
4 videos4 readings2 assignments3 ungraded labs
Apply and integrate all visualization techniques learned throughout the course in a comprehensive capstone project focused on sustainable energy analytics. Through hands-on work with GreenWave Energy Solutions' data, you'll create an end-to-end dashboard solution that demonstrates mastery of data preparation, advanced calculations, interactive visualization, and storytelling. You'll develop a complete visualization strategy that incorporates AI-enhanced features while optimizing for performance and user experience. This capstone project mirrors real-world scenarios, challenging you to transform complex energy operations data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab
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