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Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users

$1495 | 3-Day Course

Discover how to connect, visualize and share data like a pro with Tableau.

Course Overview

The Tableau Desktop Level 1 – Introduction for Novice Users course helps students gain a solid foundation in using Tableau for data visualization and business intelligence.

The class will cover the following topics:
  • Connecting to different types of data sources
  • Building and customizing visualizations
  • Designing and sharing interactive dashboards
  • Using calculations, parameters and table calculations
  • Working with advanced visualizations and data storytelling
  • Exploring Tableau features such as forecasting, clustering and distributions
  • Preparing and cleaning data for analysis in Tableau
  • Leveraging Tableau Prep and effective design best practices

This class is ideal for beginners who want to learn how to transform data into actionable insights with Tableau Desktop.

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TARGETED FOR: Data Analysts | Data professionals looking to enhance their analytics and reporting skills | Business users who need to build insightful dashboards and reports

Learn from Professional Instructors and move forward in your field with industry-aligned Tableau training.

+ Full Course Details
Overview
  • The Tableau Desktop Level 1 – Introduction for Novice Users course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Tableau, from connecting to data to building interactive dashboards.
  • Students will learn visualization techniques, data preparation, calculations, and best practices for storytelling and decision-making.
  • This slower-paced class provides plenty of guided instruction and lab time to ensure a thorough understanding of core Tableau features.
Objective
  • Understand the Tableau interface and core concepts
  • Create and customize charts, dashboards and stories
  • Apply calculations, filters and parameters to data
  • Use best practices for visualization and storytelling
  • Prepare for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification
Target Student
  • Beginners or novice users who want to learn Tableau from the ground up
  • Data professionals looking to enhance their analytics and reporting skills
  • Business users who need to build insightful dashboards and reports
Audience Profile
  • Business analysts, data analysts, managers, and decision-makers who want to create meaningful visualizations and interactive dashboards using Tableau
+ Course Delivery Format
Virtual Instructor-Led

All of our Public Classes are taught by a virtual live instructor. How it works is a live instructor conducts the class from a remote location regardless if you attend at one of the local training centers or if you attend remotely.

For of Private Group Training classes we can arrange to have the instructor conduct the class live at your location. Need Group Training?

+ What's Included

  • Professional Instructor Delivery - You will learn with our expert trainers with over 15 years of experience.
  • Free Course Materials - You will receive free reference materials for your class.
  • Small Class Sizes - Our classes are limited to 12 students, so you have plently of opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.
  • Free Repeat - If you need a refresher your are able to retake the class free of charge within one year of your original class date.
  • Hands-On Training - Our classes are designed for you work hands on during the session so can stay engaged and really learn the material.
  • Certificate of Completion - Each student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

+ Course Outline
  • Taking Off with Tableau
    • The Cycle of Analytics
    • Connecting to Data
    • Foundations of Building Visualizations
    • Visualizing Data
    • Putting Everything Together in a Dashboard
  • Working with Data in Tableau
    • The Tableau Paradigm
    • Connecting to Various Types of Data
    • Managing Data Source Metadata
    • Blends
    • Filtering Data
  • Venturing on to Advanced Visualizations
    • Comparing Values
    • Visualizing Dates and Times
    • Relating Parts of the Data to the Whole
    • Visualizing Distributions and Multiple Axes to Compare Different Measures
  • Starting an Adventure with Calculations
    • Row-Level and Aggregate-Level Calculations
    • Level of Detail Calculations
    • Parameters
    • Ad Hoc Calculations
    • Performance Considerations
  • Diving Deep with Table Calculations
    • Quick Table Calculations
    • Relative Versus Fixed
    • Custom Table Calculations
  • Making Visualizations that Look Great and Work Well
    • Visualization Considerations
    • Leveraging Formatting in Tableau
    • Adding Value to Visualizations
  • Telling a Data Story with Dashboards
    • Key Concepts for Dashboards
    • Designing Dashboards in Tableau
    • Designing for Different Displays and Devices
    • How Actions Work
    • Stories
  • Digging Deeper – Trends, Clustering, Distributions and Forecasting
    • Trends
    • Clustering
    • Distributions
    • Forecasting
  • Advanced Visualizations, Techniques, Tips, and Tricks
    • Advanced Visualizations
    • Sheet Swapping and Dynamic Dashboards
    • Mapping Techniques
    • Using Background Images
    • Animation
    • Transparency
  • Lecture/Demo: Sharing your Data Story
    • Presenting, Printing, and Exporting
    • Sharing with Users of Tableau Desktop or Tableau Reader
  • Lecture/Demo: Cleaning and Structuring Messy Data
    • Structuring Data for Tableau
    • Dealing with Data Structure Issues
    • Overview of Advanced Fixes for Data Problems
  • Lecture/Demo: Introducing Tableau Prep
    • Getting Prepped to Explore Tableau Prep
    • Understanding the Tableau Prep Builder Interface
    • Flowing with the Fundamental Paradigm
+ Prerequisites

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Pivot Tables
  • Familiarity with basic calculations in Excel
  • Knowledge of the Windows operating system

+ Related Courses

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As part of our commitment to supporting learners at every stage, we’re working to develop a library of free Tableau tutorials designed to help you tackle common tasks and workflows. We understand that not every situation calls for a full course, so these resources offer quick, practical guidance to help you get the job done efficiently.

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Tableau On-Demand: Desktop Level 1 - Introduction for Novice Users$795

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Learn with experienced professionally certified trainers that are subject matter experts.

Free Repeat

You have the option to retake this class one time within a year of your original class date.

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Our courses are all designed for the students to have hands-on interaction throughout the course.

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Learn a local training center, or as a Remote Attendee from your home or office.

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We use Official Training Materials and Labs when available to ensure you have the most up to date training.

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You are busy, we get it. Our classes are regularly scheduled to give you a number of convenience training options.

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Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users

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  • Professional Instructors
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  • Small Class Sizes
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Course Schedule

Course Title Dates Times Location Fee
Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users 11/10/2025 – 11/12/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $1,495.00
Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users 12/10/2025 – 12/12/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $1,495.00
Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users 1/7/2026 – 1/9/2026 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $1,495.00
Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users 2/4/2026 – 2/6/2026 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $1,495.00
Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Novice Users 3/2/2026 – 3/4/2026 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $1,495.00

Related Tableau Instructor-Led Courses

Click Class Title for Dates and Details Days Course Fee
Tableau Desktop Level 1: Introduction for Experienced IT Professionals2$1095
Tableau Desktop Level 2: Beyond the Basics2$1095
Tableau Desktop Level 3: Dashboard Deep Dive2$1095

As part of our commitment to supporting learners at every stage, we’re working to develop a library of free Tableau tutorials designed to help you tackle common tasks and workflows. We understand that not every situation calls for a full course, so these resources offer quick, practical guidance to help you get the job done efficiently.

Available Tableau On-Demand Courses

Course Title (Click For Details) Course Fee
Tableau On-Demand: Desktop Level 1 - Introduction for Novice Users$795
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